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  "college": "solano-community-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Aeronautics",
  "id": "powerplant-maintenance-technician-as",
  "name": "Powerplant Maintenance Technician",
  "award": "A.S. Degree",
  "department": "aeronautics",
  "sourceUrl": "https://solano.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog2025-2026/program/powerplant-maintenance-technician-as-fall-2019",
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      "markdown": "**Minimum Units Required:** 60.0 - 80.0 units\n\nPractical and theoretical knowledge in basic maintenance techniques, plus the special requirements of powerplant work. Upon satisfactory completion of the required courses, the student is eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral, and practical examination for powerplant license. An Associate in Science Degree can be obtained upon completion of the units required for the 41-unit Powerplant major and general education requirements. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires 1150 hours (four full semesters) of instruction to complete the Powerplant curriculum. All courses in the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or a P if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Have a working knowledge to inspect, maintain, service and repair aircraft electrical, engine (piston and turbine), hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, and other aircraft components specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.\n\n-   Obtain the knowledge and skills to pass oral, practical and written Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in general and powerplant subjects.\n\n-   Demonstrate proficient, entry-level aviation maintenance skills in powerplant with emphasis on aircraft propellers, engines and systems.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Powerplant Maintenance Technician Major",
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        {
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          "code": "AERO 055",
          "title": "Aviation Maintenance Technician General I",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AERO 103",
          "title": "Aviation Maintenance Technician General II",
          "units": "10",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AERO 106",
          "title": "Powerplant Maintenance I",
          "units": "10",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AERO 107",
          "title": "Powerplant Maintenance II",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "AERO 119",
          "title": "FAA Powerplant Test Review & Qualification",
          "units": "1",
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        }
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}