Avionics Line Maintenance Operations

Course Description

AMT2262C — Avionics Line Maintenance Operations is an upper-lower-division (2xxx) college-credit, integrated lecture-and-laboratory course in Florida's Avionics A.S. degree program. Building on the foundational AMT1261/AMT1261L sequence, this course addresses advanced line-maintenance scenarios encountered in commercial airline, business aviation, and FBO settings: complex troubleshooting, integrated systems diagnostics, FAA Part 121/135 line-station operations, regulatory compliance for air-carrier maintenance, and advanced documentation and reliability reporting.

This course is offered at Broward College Aviation Institute and other Florida college-credit avionics programs that include an upper-lower-division Avionics A.S. capstone in line operations.

Learning Outcomes

Required Outcomes

Upon successful completion of AMT2262C, students will be able to:

• Perform complex avionics troubleshooting integrating multiple aircraft systems: communications/navigation interactions; autopilot integration with flight management systems (FMS); display-system fault correlation.
• Apply airline line-station operating practices: turnaround maintenance philosophy; transit/overnight check templates; airline-specific maintenance computer systems; coordination with operations control center and flight crew.
• Apply 14 CFR Part 121 and Part 135 air-carrier maintenance regulations: FAA-approved maintenance program; required equipment; reliability program reporting (Part 121.373); deferral and follow-up tracking.
• Apply advanced Minimum Equipment List (MEL) usage: airline-specific MELs; operational considerations for category B/C/D deferrals; coordination with dispatch and chief pilot.
• Apply FAA Form 337 usage for major avionics alterations and repairs; supplemental type certificate (STC) compliance; field-approval limits.
• Apply maintenance reliability concepts: maintenance program management; reliability-centered maintenance (RCM); MSG-3 (Maintenance Steering Group 3) concepts; chronic fault investigation.
• Apply RVSM, ETOPS, and other operational compliance: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) maintenance program per FAA AC 91-85; Extended-range Twin-engine Operations (ETOPS) maintenance considerations.
• Apply safety management system (SMS) concepts in maintenance operations.
• Document complex maintenance scenarios with appropriate discrepancy and corrective-action records.

Optional Outcomes

• Apply introductory cybersecurity awareness for connected aircraft systems (per emerging FAA guidance).
• Apply international regulatory awareness: EASA Part-145 and Part-CAMO; FAA bilateral agreements for cross-border operations.

Major Topics

Required Topics

• Complex System Integration: FMS-COM-NAV integration; autopilot-flight director-FMS chain; display-system fault flow; CMS/CFDS architecture and access.
• Airline Line Operations: Turnaround maintenance philosophy; transit check; daily check; airline-specific maintenance computer use; coordination with operations.
• Air Carrier Regulatory: 14 CFR Part 121 (airline); Part 135 (commuter, on-demand); 121.373 reliability program; 121.105 personnel requirements; FAA-approved maintenance manual; RII (required inspection items).
• Advanced MEL Application: Airline-specific MEL/CDL; deferral categories and time limits; operational impact assessment; placarding standards.
• Major Repair/Alteration Documentation: FAA Form 337; STC compliance; field approval; alterations affecting type design.
• Maintenance Reliability: Reliability program structure; maintenance program management (MPM); MSG-3 task selection; chronic fault investigation; component reliability tracking.
• RVSM Maintenance: AC 91-85 (RVSM Approvals); altimeter and altitude-keeping equipment maintenance; RVSM monitoring; non-compliance procedures.
• ETOPS Maintenance: ETOPS qualification; in-service experience; ETOPS-significant systems maintenance; preflight inspection enhancements.
• Safety Management Systems: SMS principles; reporting culture; root-cause analysis; corrective and preventive action (CAPA).
• Documentation and Records: Aircraft logbook; airframe and engine logs; component history records; configuration management; maintenance reliability reporting.

Optional Topics

• Cybersecurity Awareness: Emerging FAA guidance on aircraft network security; software loading discipline; data integrity.
• International Regulations: EASA Part-145 (foreign repair stations); EASA Part-CAMO (continuing airworthiness); ICAO Annexes 6 and 8.

Resources & Tools

• 14 CFR Parts 43, 91, 119, 121, 135, 145
• FAA AC 91-85 (RVSM); AC 120-42B (ETOPS); AC 120-79A (Airworthiness and Continuing Airworthiness)
• Sample airline-approved Maintenance Manual (excerpts) for representative carrier
• Sample Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) and operator MEL
• FAA Form 337; aircraft logbook samples
• MSG-3 documentation; reliability program samples

Career Pathways

AMT2262C completes the avionics line-maintenance education track for Florida college-credit programs. Specific career destinations include:

• Avionics Line Lead/Crew Chief at Florida airline maintenance bases.
• Maintenance Planner at airlines and corporate flight departments.
• Quality Assurance Inspector at FAA Repair Stations and airline maintenance bases.
• Reliability Engineer tracking avionics system reliability for fleet operations.
• Maintenance Manager at FBO avionics shops and corporate flight departments.

Special Information

Course Format

Typically 3 credits, 60 contact hours integrated lecture and laboratory. Capstone-style course bringing together multiple-systems thinking and regulatory framework.

NCATT AET Certification

Combined with prior coursework, AMT2262C supports preparation for the NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification.

Articulation

AMT2262C typically applies toward the A.S. in Avionics at Florida College System institutions; transfer credit to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and other 4-year aviation programs may be available subject to receiving-institution evaluation.