Maricopa Community Colleges  ACT205   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ACT205 19956-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Introduction to Aircraft Structural Repair Technology
History and types of composite and sheet metal materials used in typical transport category aircraft structures. Safety practices, corrosion control, and fabrication of projects using modern aircraft structural materials.
Prerequisites or Corequisites: ACT201.
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ACT205   19956-20086 Introduction to Aircraft Structural Repair Technology
1. Identify materials that have been used for major aircraft structural components. (I)
2. Compare and contrast Fail-Safe and Fault-Tolerant structural designs. (II)
3. Use appropriate terminology associated with composites. (III)
4. Identify the characteristics of composite structures including physical composition and common applications. (III)
5. Describe the records required for working with life-limited materials. (III)
6. Use appropriate terminology associated with sheet metal structures. (IV)
7. Identify the characteristics of sheet metal structures including physical composition and common applications. (IV)
8. Identify types of corrosion, and explain the procedures used to reduce corrosion potential. (V)
9. Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets. (VI)
10. Demonstrate safe use and disposal of solvents. (VI)
11. Demonstrate safe use of metal working machines. (VI)
12. Assemble an aircraft-type component using both sheet metal and composite materials and processes. (VII)
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ACT205   19956-20086 Introduction to Aircraft Structural Repair Technology
    I. History and Types of Structural Materials
        A. Wood
        B. Fabric
        C. Metals
          1. Evolution of aircraft metals
          2. Common applications
        D. Composites
          1. Evolution of aircraft composites
          2. Common applications
      II. Stresses
          A. Types of stress
          B. Fail-Safe structures
          C. Fault-Tolerant structures
        III. Introduction to Composites
            A. Glossary
            B. Fiberglass
            C. Aramid or Kevlar
            D. Carbon
            E. Boron
            F. Ceramic
            G. Composite core materials
              1. Honeycomb
              2. Foam
              3. Wood
            H. Cutting procedures
              1. Orientation
              2. Hand cutting
              3. Automatic cutting
              4. Symmetrical lay-ups
            I. Laminate methods
              1. Orientation
              2. Wet lay-up
              3. Prepreg
              4. Filament winding
              5. Spray up
              6. Compression molding
            J. Basic repair types
              1. Room temp
              2. Hot bond
              3. Wet lay-up
              4. Prepreg
            K. Recordkeeping for life-limited materials
          IV. Metals
              A. Aluminum alloys
              B. Stainless steel
              C. Titanium
              D. Magnesium
              E. Sheet metal structures
                1. Forming methods
                2. Joining methods
            V. Corrosion Control
                A. Chemical processes and the galvanic scale
                B. Prevention
                  1. Chemical coatings
                  2. Sealing
                  3. Insulation
                  4. Painting
                  5. Dissimilar metal barriers
                  6. Sacrificial washers
                C. Identification of corrosion types
                D. Removal
                  1. Mechanical
                  2. Chemical
                  3. Splicing
              VI. Safety
                  A. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
                  B. Composites
                  C. Material usage
                    1. Solvents
                    2. Paints
                    3. Fibers
                    4. Storage
                    5. Waste disposal
                  D. Personal safety with composites and sheet metal
                    1. Cleanliness
                    2. Respirators
                    3. Gloves
                    4. Face shield
                  E. Personal safety with metals
                    1. Sharp edges
                    2. Machines
                    3. Ear protection
                    4. Eye protection
                VII. Fabrication Project
                    A. Repair terminology
                      1. Allowable damage
                      2. Repairable damage
                      3. Damage necessitating replacement of parts
                      4. Damage necessitating manufacture of parts
                    B. Sheet metal fabrication
                    C. Composite skins fabrication
                    D. Assembly
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