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Aircraft Engine and Propeller Theory

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

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Aircraft Engine and Propeller Theory presents the basic knowledge and skills associated with the theory and operation of aircraft engines and propellers. Standards are designed to equip students to select and safely utilize the proper tools for various situations as they perform aircraft maintenance and service tasks. Topics include engine and propeller theory, aircraft hardware, reciprocating engines, propellers, ground operations, aircraft servicing, tools, and materials.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Aircraft Engine and Propeller Theory presents the basic knowledge and skills associated with the theory and operation of aircraft engines and propellers. Standards are designed to equip students to select and safely utilize the proper tools for various situations as they perform aircraft maintenance and service tasks. Topics include engine and propeller theory, aircraft hardware, reciprocating engines, propellers, ground operations, aircraft servicing, tools, and materials. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Install aircraft hardware, using proper tools for each task
  • Explain how reciprocating engines work from intake to exhaust, describing engine parts
  • Explain the theory and operation of aircraft propellers
  • Demonstrate procedures of ground operation to prepare for marshaling, hangaring, and flight
  • Describe basic aircraft servicing techniques
  • Demonstrate use and proper care of tools for aircraft engine and propeller maintenance
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics49-3053.00
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines49-3042.00
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General49-9071.00
  • Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers53-3032.00
  • Light Truck Drivers53-3033.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Repair records including time, parts, and labor — document accurately under supervisor guidance using shop work-order forms.
  • Hand tools and basic disassembly procedures — follow step-by-step instructions to dismantle small gasoline engines on a shop bench.
  • Engine components such as pistons, gears, and carburetors — identify by name and describe function during supervised inspection tasks.
  • Diagnostic instruments such as compression testers and multimeters — apply under direct supervision to locate obvious engine malfunctions.
  • Routine maintenance tasks including cleaning, oiling, and filter replacement — perform following written checklists on lawn mowers and portable equipment.
  • Feeler gauges and adjustment procedures — use under close supervision to set basic spark plug gaps on standard small engines.
  • Defective or missing parts — recognize common signs of wear during supervised teardown of portable saws and generators.
  • Reassembly sequences for simple single-cylinder engines — follow manufacturer diagrams step by step after supervised repair exercises.
  • Shop safety protocols and personal protective equipment — apply consistently while handling fuel systems and rotating equipment in a training environment.
  • Customer service interactions — respond politely and relay basic equipment drop-off information to customers under the direction of a lead mechanic.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
86%
Placement Rate
92%