NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Aviation General Airframe Studies
NCTC course designation: AERM 1247
US Aviation course designation: Portions of ARF 104, GAF 102 and AFP 103
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2025
Semester start and end dates: August 25, 2025 – December 13, 2025
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to Face
Class meeting location, days, and times: US Aviation Academy, 4850 Spartan Dr. Denton, Tx 76207, Mon-Thur 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am – 11:30 am
Lab meeting location, days, and times: US Aviation Academy, 4850 Spartan Dr. Denton, Tx 76207, Mon-Thur 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Fri 7:30 am – 11:30 am
In this class the students will explore the operating principles and basic troubleshooting techniques associated with:
Course prerequisites: NCTC designated, if required. US Aviation AFP 103
Required course materials:
Print books provided by US Aviation. Electronic downloaded by the student on their US Aviation authorized electronic device.
2. FAA-H-8083-31B, Volume 1 & 2, Aviation Maintenance Technician HandbookAirframe
3. Electronic: Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-General Workbook
4. Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe Workbook, student Sharepoint
7. Print: Aviation Mechanic Handbook
8. Print: General Test Guide, Airframe Test Guide and Powerplant Test Guide
9. FAA-H-8083-32B, Volume 1 & 2, Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook Powerplant
Office location: 4850 Spartan Dr. Denton, Tx. 76207
Telephone number: 940-383-2484
Email address: PMccormick@usaviationacademy.com
Office hours for students: Friday 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments: Minimum of 3 tests, number of quizzes determined by instructor, maximum of 27 projects. Multiple reading assignments are assigned, but not graded. These reading assignments are mandatory for subject matter comprehension. NOTE: Passing per NCTC standards does not necessarily mean passing per FAA standards.
Final grade scale: NCTC course AERM 1247 is made up from portions of US Aviation’s GAF 102, AFP 103 and ARF 104 course. The student will receive a grade for each NCTC course and a final grade for US Aviation’s courses. The final US Aviation grade will determine if the student meets the FAA requirements for advancement to the next course. It is possible to pass a NCTC course and fail the US Aviation course. Conversely, it is possible to fail a NCTC course and pass the US Aviation course. The overall US Aviation Academy grade is determined in accordance with its FAA approved quality control manual. This manual is available to all students through the US Aviation online student Sharepoint portal. Failure of the US Aviation course will require a complete retake of all applicable NCTC courses.
US Aviation Academy’s grading criteria for the final grade is explained in its FAA approved quality control manual. This manual is available to all students through the US Aviation online student Sharepoint portal.
The NCTC course grades are calculated as follows: 70% of the shop grade plus 30% of the theory grade = Final NCTC grade. This grade must be a 70 or higher. Shop and theory grades are defined in US Aviation Academy’s quality control manual.
Late work policy: There is no late work. There are strict attendance policies in place for this course. Absences and tardiness can result in failure of the course. Any missed assignments, tests, quizzes, projects and class time must be made up in accordance with US Aviation Academy’s FAA Part 147 approved quality control manual. This manual is available to the student in the US Aviation student online Sharepoint.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.
Academic Integrity Policy:
Cheating is not tolerated on tests, quizzes, homework, or projects. Although many aspects of the curriculum may be collaborative in nature, US Aviation Academy will consider a student who copies others work on a project or homework without consent and contribution to be cheating. A student found to be cheating on a quiz, homework, or project will receive an automatic zero on that item. Tests are never collaborative and must be completed on the student’s own without any unauthorized materials, including cell phones, tablets, etc. A student caught cheating on a test will receive a zero but may use their retake for the course to score up to an 80%. A record of cheating is placed in the student file both in the form of the test and noted in the comments on UAA05 grade and attendance form. Any student caught cheating on a second test in a course will be automatically dropped from the course. To receive credit, they must retake the entire course. Any student caught cheating a third time, after re-enrolling in the course, will be terminated from US Aviation Academy and unable to enroll again for 1 year.
Artificial Intelligence Policy: No use of artificial intelligence allowed.
Attendance Policy: Outlined in US Aviation Academy’s FAA Part 147 approved quality control manual. This manual is available to the student in the US Aviation student online Sharepoint. There are strict attendance policies in place for this course. Absences and tardiness can result in failure of the course.
Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: Outlined in US Aviation Academy’s FAA Part 147 approved quality control manual. This manual is available to the student in the US Aviation student online Sharepoint.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems and Position and Warning System
Objectives: Given classroom instruction and related materials the student will be able to satisfactorily
1. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, air conditioning,
pressurization systems, and air cycle machines
2. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair heating, cooling, air-conditioning, and
3. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair oxygen systems
4. Inspect, check, and service speed and configuration warning systems, electrical brake
controls, and anti-skid systems
5. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, and service landing gear position indicating and warning
Welding, Aircraft Finishes, Ice and Rain Control Systems
Objectives: Given classroom instruction and related materials the student will be able to satisfactorily:
1. Weld magnesium and titanium.
2. Solder stainless steel.
3. Fabricate tubular structures.
4. Solder, braze, gas-weld, and arc-weld steel.
5. Weld aluminum and stainless steel.
6. Apply trim, letters, and touchup paint.
7. Identify and select aircraft finishing materials.
8. Apply finishing materials.
9. Inspect finishes and identify defects.
10. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, service, and repair airframe ice and rain control systems.
Aircraft Instruments Systems and Airframe Fire Protection
Objectives: Given classroom instruction and related materials the student will be able to
1. 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
2. Install instruments and perform a static pressure system leak test
3. Inspect, check, and service smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems
4. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft fire detection and extinguishing
Empirical and quantitative analysis
COLLEGE POLICIES
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
Absent a clear statement from a course instructor, use of or consultation with generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or other similar technologies shall be treated analogously to assistance from another person, agency, or entity. In particular, using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam is not permitted. Students should acknowledge the use of generative AI (other than incidental use) and default to disclosing such assistance when in doubt.
When students use generative AI to replace the rigorous demands of personal engagement with their coursework, it runs counter to the educational mission of the college and undermines the heart of education itself. Artificial Intelligence, large language models, and other such technologies hold promise for deploying knowledge in service to others and accelerating the discovery of new knowledge. However, such technology poses new challenges to pedagogy and to integrity. Within the context of the teaching mission of the college and consistent with the Student Code of Conduct, the authority to define the appropriate use, study, and deployment of these technologies rests with the faculty.
Individual course instructors, in coordination with their divisions, set policies regulating the use of generative AI tools in their courses, including allowing or disallowing some or all uses of such tools. Course instructors will set such policies in their course syllabi and clearly communicate such policies to students. Students who are unsure of policies regarding generative AI tools are encouraged to ask their instructors for clarification.
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: J. Zachary Ouchley
Telephone number: 940-498-6282 ext. 6538
E-mail address: jouchley@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Darrell D Smith
Office location: Champions Circle
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 x1101
E-mail address: ddsmith@nctc.edu