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PP

5 courses with the subject PP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

PP 02Certification Preparation - Powerplant0

credit(s) A comprehensive examination of powerplant subjects prior to the written Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Powerplant Examination. Students not requiring FAA certification will substitute DP404 Project Seminar and DP405 Degree Project.

Subject: PP
Credits (min): 0
Credits (max): 0
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: vaughn.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: GG02, PC52, PC52L, PE30, PE30L, PO60, PO60L, PP53, PP53L, PP61, PP61L, PS51, PS51L, PS60, PS60L
Corequisite: AA02

PP 53Powerplant Theory and Maintenance3

credit(s) A detailed study is made of reciprocating engines and their accessories. The theory of internal combustion engines is applied to specific powerplants, operational techniques are explored, and maintenance and overhaul techniques are analyzed.

Subject: PP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: vaughn.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: GO41, GO41L

PP 53LPowerplant Theory and Maintenance-Lab2

credit(s) Labs will include cylinder inspections, operation of reciprocating engines, crankshaft positions, and installation of cylinders.

Subject: PP
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: vaughn.catalog.acalog.com
Prerequisite: GO41, GO41L
Corequisite: PP53

PP 61Turbine Engine Maintenance4

credit(s) This course is a study of high-performance gas turbine engines, their performance and engine monitoring. Adjustments and cooling techniques are also covered

Subject: PP
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: vaughn.catalog.acalog.com

PP 61LTurbine Engine Maintenance-Lab2

credit(s) Lab experiences include compressor identification, turbine engine components, airflow, fuel flow, igniters, bleed air, combustion liner inspection, exhaust, and maintenance on an operating turbine engine.

Subject: PP
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: credit(s)
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: vaughn.catalog.acalog.com

Source: Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61