This document presents an outline for a 135-hour course designed to familiarize the student with manipulative skills and theoretical knowledge concerning aircraft instrument systems like major flight and engine instruments; fire protection and fire fighting systems; warning systems and navigation systems; aircraft cabin control systems, such as heating and pressurization, in accordance with Federal Aviation Agency standards. The aviation maintenance technician must be able to demonstrate the ability to remove and install aircraft instruments, an understanding of the theory and purpose of fire protection and fire extinguisher system components, knowledge of the theory and purpose of aircraft position and warning systems, an understanding of aircraft communication and navigation systems, knowledge of the theory and purpose of aircraft oxygen systems, and the safety procedures necessary for safe maintenance of airframe systems. The behavioral objectives and performance standards necessary for a person to pass the airframe system and component section of the Federal Aviation Administration examination for an aircraft mechanics license are specified. An 11-item bibliography, a list of five filmstrips, and a Quinmester posttest sample are included. (KP)