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AVFL 1132

Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance AVFL 1132

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Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 term.

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Course Overview

The introduction to Aircraft Maintenance course will give participants an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of tools, hand skills, servicing, maintenance releases, and safety that are used by Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. This two day immersive course will provide pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and prospective aircraft maintenance engineers the foundational knowledge to better understand the aircraft they fly, or one day hope to work on.

Prerequisite(s)

No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

1.0

Domestic fees

$380.94

International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Assess operability of an aircraft
Describe reciprocating and turbine engines
Identify the requirements for a maintenance release, including Journey Log paperwork standards, applying MELs, and understanding the communication/involvement with an AME
Describe safety risks and use safety precautions while working around aircraft
Describe and demonstrate methods of servicing an aircraft
Identify regulations and manuals required for aircraft maintenance and walk around procedures
Demonstrate use of tools to perform elementary work on an aircraft
Lockwire and carry out basic inspection/checks on reciprocating and turbine engines

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025

Course Offerings

Fall 2026

Fall 2026

Below is one offering of AVFL 1132 for the Fall 2026 term.

CRN 52288

Dates

Sep 19 - Sep 20 Loading

CRN 52288
$380.94 Domestic fees

Class meeting times

Dates	Days	Times	Locations
Sep 19 - Sep 20	Sat, Sun	08:00 - 16:00	Aerospace Technology ATC

Duration

2 days

Instructor

Robert Welsh

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

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