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  "college": "san-diego-miramar-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Aviation Maintenance Technology",
  "id": "aviation-maintenance-technology-powerplant-associate-of-science-degree",
  "name": "Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant",
  "award": "Associate of Science Degree",
  "department": "aviation-maintenance-technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/19994",
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      "markdown": "### Summary\n\nQualifies the student for the FAA Powerplant exam.\n\n**Award Note:**\nThe Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Aviation Maintenance Technology - Powerplant Program will be able to:**\n\n1.  Possess the knowledge and skills necessary to research, inspect, repair, and maintain airframes in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration and the aeronautical manufacturers and maintenance organizations of the aviation industry."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Credit For Aviation Maintenance Technician - Airframe or Powerplant Rating\n\nPending Aviation Department review and approval, students who hold a valid FAA Airframe or Powerplant Rating may apply to the Aviation Maintenance Technology Department for a maximum of 35 units. The units granted with a grade of CR will be posted to the student’s transcript upon completion of the remaining Associate of Science Degree requirements."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Credit for Military Schools and Experience\n\nPending Aviation Department review and approval, students who have completed military technical schools recognized by the FAA may apply to the Aviation Maintenance Technology Department for a maximum of 15 units."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Credit for Work Experience\n\nStudents who have valid work experience in the aviation industry may challenge a maximum of 15 units. Refer to the Challenge Procedure section of the catalog."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Requirements"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Curriculum:",
          "units": "21.5"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 101G",
          "title": "General Aviation Technology Theory I",
          "units": "6",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 101H",
          "title": "General Aviation Technology Theory II",
          "units": "6",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 102G",
          "title": "General Aviation Maintenance Technology Practices I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 102H",
          "title": "General Aviation Maintenance Technology Practices II",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 109D",
          "title": "Aircraft Fire Protection and Digital Logic",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 120",
          "title": "Basic D.C. Electronics Theory",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 121A",
          "title": "Applied Basic D.C. Electronics",
          "units": "1.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Powerplant Curriculum:",
          "units": "31"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 107B",
          "title": "Turbine Engines",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 108B",
          "title": "Applied Turbine Engines",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 109B",
          "title": "Powerplant Ignition Systems",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 110B",
          "title": "Applied Powerplant Ignition Systems",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 109C",
          "title": "Powerplant Electrical Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 110C",
          "title": "Applied Powerplant Electrical Systems",
          "units": "0.5",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 111C",
          "title": "Reciprocating Engines I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 112C",
          "title": "Applied Reciprocating Engines I",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 111D",
          "title": "Reciprocating Engines II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 112D",
          "title": "Applied Reciprocating Engines II",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 241",
          "title": "Aircraft Propeller Systems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 242",
          "title": "Applied Aircraft Propeller Systems",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 249",
          "title": "Induction and Fuel Metering",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 250",
          "title": "Applied Induction and Fuel Metering",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 253",
          "title": "Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AVIM 254",
          "title": "Applied Lubrication, Cooling, and Exhaust",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        }
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