PT6 Maintenance Training Course

FAA-Approved | IA Renewal Course | On-Site or In-House Options Available

Mint Turbines is now offering a FAA-approved PT6 Maintenance Training Course, available on-site at customer facilities or in-person at our MRO headquarters in Stroud, Oklahoma. The training qualifies for Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewal and is built for A&P technicians, maintenance leads, and operators seeking practical, turbine-specific experience with the Pratt & Whitney PT6A engine family.

This 3-day course delivers both theoretical understanding and real-world troubleshooting skills to reduce aircraft downtime, improve technician confidence, and ensure compliance with OEM maintenance procedures.

Course Overview

Course Name: PT6A Maintenance & Hot Section Familiarization
Duration: 3 days (24 total hours)
Location: At Mint Turbines (Stroud, OK) or Customer Site
Format: Classroom Instruction + Hands-On Training
FAA Approval: Yes – eligible for IA Renewal Credit

Curriculum Highlights

  • Overview of PT6A engine architecture & operating theory

  • Turbine engine theory and thermodynamic cycles

  • Engine systems: air, fuel, lubrication, electrical, ignition

  • Periodic inspection requirements (line maintenance intervals)

  • Engine removal/installation procedures and tooling use

  • Troubleshooting techniques for common PT6A faults

  • Maintenance Manual interpretation and compliance practices

  • FOD prevention and safe handling protocols

Hot Section Training

Hot Section Inspection Training can be provided:

  • On-site during a live inspection

  • Hands-on using customer’s engine or in-house training units

  • Focused on:

    • Tooling requirements

    • Borescope procedures

    • Inspection criteria

    • MM compliance

    • Component wear and failure recognition

Who Should Attend

  • A&P mechanics and apprentices

  • Military & government aviation transition teams

  • Regional & charter fleet maintenance crews

  • International PT6A operators (ag, commuter, utility)

  • Line maintenance supervisors & inspectors

Course Benefits

  • FAA-Approved and qualifies for IA renewal

  • Led by PT6A professionals with decades of turbine engine experience

  • Delivered at Mint Turbines or customer location

  • Live access to engines, components, and teardown examples

  • Builds operational understanding + hands-on confidence

  • Reduces maintenance errors and engine downtime

  • Completion certificate issued for all attendees

Training Locations

Mint Turbines HQ:
FAA Part 145 Repair Station – Stroud, OK

On-Site Options:
We bring the course to your hangar or facility — ideal for fleet-wide team training, OEM compliance, and technical refresh.

Upcoming Sessions

  • Contact us for monthly schedule at our facility in Stroud, Oklahoma

  • Custom onsite dates available upon request

Registration & Pricing

Tuition: Contact us for current pricing and group discounts.
Includes: All training materials, lunch, shop access, and certificate

To register or request a private group quote:
Email info@mintturbines.com