Maricopa Community Colleges  ACT240   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ACT240 19956-20086 L+L 4 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Aircraft Structural Damage Evaluation and Repair
Practical application of intermediate repair skills on aircraft structures using appropriate documentation in a simulated repair station environment. Evaluation of damage, non-destructive testing, repair process planning, and cost estimating. Actual repairs accomplished to airworthy standards.
Prerequisites: ACT217 or ACT227.
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ACT240   19956-20086 Aircraft Structural Damage Evaluation and Repair
1. Demonstrate the care and use of close tolerance measuring tools. (I)
2. Compare and contrast inspection techniques including advantages and limitations. (II)
3. Demonstrate appropriate inspection techniques. (II)
4. Classify and describe various types of structural damage. (III, IV)
5. Describe typical lightning damage locations. (V)
6. Develop a repair flow chart including time and cost estimates. (VI)
7. Accomplish airworthy intermediate structural repairs including complex curves using the appropriate documentation and techniques. (VII)
8. Demonstrate balancing in accordance with appropriate documentation. (VIII)
9. Modify weight and balance records to reflect repairs. (VIII)
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ACT240   19956-20086 Aircraft Structural Damage Evaluation and Repair
    I. Close Tolerance Measuring Tools
        A. Calipers
        B. Micrometers
        C. Scales
      II. Advantages, Limitations, and Applications of Inspection Techniques
          A. "Coin Tap" test
          B. Ultrasonic
          C. Thermography
          D. Laser holography
          E. Radiography
          F. Dye penetrant
          G. Hardness tester
          H. "Water Break" test
          I. Adhesion tester
        III. Classification of Damage
            A. Negligible damage
            B. Repairable damage
            C. Non-repairable damage
            D. Hidden damage
            E. Damage Classification Chart use
          IV. Damage Evaluation
              A. Size
              B. Depth
              C. Affected structure
              D. Structural Repair Manual applicability
              E. Engineering drawing interpretation
            V. Lightning Inspection
                A. Damage inspection techniques
                B. Lightning protection inspection
                C. Typical lightning damage locations
              VI. Repair Process Flow Charting
                  A. Determine limits of damaged area
                  B. Identify repair materials
                  C. Repair versus replace decisions
                  D. Time constraints
                  E. Tools needed
                  F. Fabrication needed
                  G. Repair process sequence
                  H. Cost estimates
                    1. Shop overhead
                    2. Straight time
                    3. Overtime
                    4. Materials
                    5. Shipping
                    6. Downtime considerations
                VII. Actual Repair
                    A. Reference documents
                    B. Material selection
                    C. Fabrication
                    D. Installation
                    E. Documentation
                  VIII. Inspection After Repair
                      A. Balancing requirements
                      B. Heating and cooling considerations
                      C. Aerodynamics considerations
                      D. Aircraft weight and balance considerations
                      E. FAA and company requirements
                      F. Repair inspection documentation
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