Powerplant Course
In Aeropro's powerplant course, students learn the essential skills of powerplant maintenance and overhaul for both piston and turbine engines. Our comprehensive curriculum, designed around approved FAA content, combines hands-on learning, classroom instruction and cutting-edge virtual reality experiences. With intensive lab sessions conducted in a Part 145 environment, you'll gain the practical knowledge needed to excel in the aviation industry.
What you will learn
Powerplant
Piston Powerplant theory.
Powerplant Maintenance and Overhaul
Piston engine overhaul, inspection, and troubleshooting procedures.
Turbine Engines
Aircraft turbine engine history, construction, thrust formulas and turbine engine types.
Propellers
Propeller theory, nomenclature, application, constant speed devices, and propeller controls.
Powerplant Instrumentation
Instrumentation, fire and smoke detection, and fire suppression systems used in small and large aircraft.
Powerplant Fuel Systems
Reciprocating engine and turbine engine fuels, fuel metering devices, and system operation.
Ignition Systems
Reciprocating and turbine engine ignition system theory and maintenance.
Powerplant Lubricating Systems
Reciprocating and turbine engine lubricants and lubricating systems.
Powerplant 1
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16 Weeks
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300 Hours of touch time through labs
Advanced Powerplant
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18 Weeks
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500 Hours of touch time through labs
