21 courses with the subject AF, 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.
Students discover aerodynamics and the effect they have on flight and aircraft structures. Areas covered include: atmosphere conditions, air foils, lift drag, control surfaces and modifications. WWW.NCI.EDU 2026-2027 CATALOG VOLUME 40 | 84
The student will be able to understand basic sheet metal techniques and application in aircraft construction, repair, and inspection. Use and care of sheet metal working tools, the identification of metal, hardware and basic metal heat-treating topics are covered.
This course introduces the student to various techniques of fabrication and repair of sheet metal structures. Emphasis includes structural load analysis and assessment of damage, characteristics of aluminum alloys, standard and special fastener installation, and layout and forming techniques.
Students will understand the rigging of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, alignment of structures and how to assemble aircraft components, including flight control surfaces. They will also be knowledgeable on how to balance, rig, and inspect moveable primary and secondary flight control surfaces. AF 225 Welding 12/23/1.0 This course is an introduction to the types of welding equipment used on aircraft structures. Detailed discussions and limited application on the preparations and precautions that must be followed when using brazing or welding equipment. Included is the theory of welding aluminum, magnesium, stainless steel, and titanium.
This course familiarizes students with bonded structure construction and repair. The characteristics of laminated structural materials, finishing techniques, and transparent plastic storage and repair are also studied.
This course covers aircraft fabric inspection, structural preparation and selection of materials and covering methods. Use of tapes, threads, cords, and proper repair techniques such as stitching styles and the proper method of making seams are covered.
Students work on aircraft finishes, including trim, lettering, and touch up painting. They also identify, select, and apply finishing materials, then inspect the finished product for defects.
This course covers inspection and identification of defects in wood, as well as the types of wood used in construction and repair. The student will explain wood working WWW.NCI.EDU 2026-2027 CATALOG VOLUME 40 | 85
This course covers various flight instruments and their operation. Students will understand how to inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair electronic flight instrument systems and both mechanical and electrical heading, speed, altitude, temperature, pressure, and position indicating systems to include the use of built-in test equipment.
This course covers basic communication and navigation systems. Students will inspect, check, and troubleshoot autopilot, servos and approach coupling systems and inspect and repair antenna and electronic equipment installations as well. Aircraft electronic communication and navigation systems, including VHF passenger address interphones and static discharge devices, aircraft VOR, ILS, LORAN, Radar beacon transponders, flight management computers, and GPWS. GPWS will be inspected, checked, and serviced as required in course material.
An advanced study of AC / DC electrical systems, relays, switches, alternators, and other devices encountered in circuit analysis, troubleshooting, and repair. Inspection of aircraft electrical systems including wire inspections, controls, switches, indicators, and the types of repairs allowed, using appropriate technical manuals.
This course examines the theories of fluid dynamics as applied to aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Included are the identification, operation, inspection, repair, removal, and installation of the following components: selector valves, pressure regulators, accumulators, pumps, reservoirs, pressure gauges, actuating cylinders and their associated components and equipment. Types of fluids and their identification are discussed.
Assembly of tires and wheels and the balancing of these assemblies as well as their installation on the axle will be discussed and performed. Brake system component identification, inspection, repair, assemble, disassemble and adjustment will be addressed. This includes power brakes and emergency brake systems. Students are taught the operation, inspection, adjustment, and alignment of fixed and retractable landing gear systems to include landing gear shock absorption systems.
This course teaches the functions and principles of aircraft heating and cooling systems along with the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of these systems. Cabin pressurization, heating, cooling, and oxygen systems are covered. Students will WWW.NCI.EDU 2026-2027 CATALOG VOLUME 40 | 86
The fuel systems (gravity fed and pressure) and its components are discussed and evaluated. A variety of tasks associated with fuel systems are completed to include fuel management, pumps, filters, lines, gauges, tanks, valve selectors, meters, and warning systems.
This course teaches students how to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair ice and rain control systems, including the principles of installation and operation of de-icing and anti-icing systems. Replacement and check operation of electrically operated air scoop and Pitot static or static vent anti-icing are also covered. The student will learn the three classifications of fires and the different agents used to extinguish them.
The study of the position and warning systems used in or on aircraft, the principles of operation and inspection of speed, stall, and takeoff warning systems, anti-skid brake control systems, and landing gear position indicating, and warning systems is covered. To check, inspect and troubleshoot malfunctions in the system are covered.
Understanding the purpose of airframe conformity and airworthiness inspections; and how to perform 100-hour and annual inspections is covered. Students will understand Federal Aviation Regulations governing inspection of aircraft and performance of pre- flight and daily inspections, completing FAA forms and reports in a clear, concise manner.
This course completes student instruction in performing a 100 hour / annual inspection on an aircraft. Students’ complete aircraft logbook inspections utilizing airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, service bulletins, and manufacturer's manual. Students will be able to enter accurate, descriptive information, as required by the FAA.
This course completes student instruction in performing a 100 hour / annual inspection on an aircraft. Students perform aircraft logbook inspections utilizing airworthiness directives, supplemental type certificates, service bulletins, and manufacturer’s manual. WWW.NCI.EDU 2026-2027 CATALOG VOLUME 40 | 87
This course is recommended to be taken in the last block of airframe instruction, detailing how the collective airframe curriculum interacts as a whole within the aviation maintenance field. (i.e., position and warning, landing gear, and aircraft instruments)
Source: North Central Institute's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
