This 2-day "Aircraft Maintenance Course for Aircraft Owners and Pilots", taught by pilot/mechanics, is designed for pilots and aircraft owners wanting to know more about the operation of their aircraft and the maintenance that can be accomplished by a pilot.

What you will learn:

This practical course teaches you how to change oil, filters, tires, spark plugs, safety wire, and other preventative maintenance procedures through hands-on instruction. In addition, aircraft systems such as vacuum pumps, magnetos, fuel systems, electrical systems, and avionics are explained in detail. You will learn how to better operate, trouble-shoot, and handle malfunctions in your aircraft even if you are not going to perform maintenance. One session introduces you to the resources and documents used in maintenance work including an explanation of the maintenance log. A session on maintenance human factors and how to communicate with your maintenance professionals is also included.

The syllabus includes:

Session 1: Introduction to maintenance for pilots, tools and supplies

Session 2: Regulations governing aircraft maintenance, Advisory Circulars (ACs)

Session 3: Maintenance logbooks, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Sign-offs

Session 4: Systems review

Session 5: Shop session a

Session 6: Shop session b

Session 7: Human Factors in Maintenance (Pilot/Mechanic communications)

Cost of Course: $550.00 which includes AC43.13-2B and other materials

This course will pay for itself many times over in terms of airplane costs and improved safety for you - the pilot.

2009/10 Class Schedule (Classes are two-day/weekend courses)* *Schedule is subject to change. Please call 727-224-9445 or go to www.aopmt.com for more details and to confirm class dates. Special dates not listed below may be arranged for groups of 3 or more.
Call Jack at 727-224-9445 for updated class schedule.