AVM 130 - Aircraft Composite Repair I

1. Recall proficient knowledge of composite materials and nomenclature
2. Recall proficient knowledge of various composite repair techniques
3. Demonstrate commong processes/procedures associated with composite fabrication and curing

1. Description of Composite Structures
   1. Laminated Structures
   2. Fiber Forms
   3. Types of Fiber
   4. Matrix Materials
   5. Curing Stages of Resins
   6. Pre-Impregnated Products (Prepregs)
   7. Dry Fiber Material
   8. Thixotropic Agents
   9. Adhesives
   10. Foaming Adhesives
   11. Storage practices and shelf life
2. Description of Sandwich Structures
   1. Properties
   2. Facing Materials
   3. Core Materials
3. Manufacturing and In-Service Damage
   1. Manufacturing Defects
   2. In-Service Defects
   3. Corrosion
4. Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) of Composites
   1. Visual Inspection
   2. Audible Sonic Testing (Coin Tapping)
   3. Automated Tap Test
   4. Ultrasonic Inspection
   5. Radiography
   6. Thermography
   7. Neutron Radiography
   8. Moisture Detector
5. Composite Repairs
   1. Layup Materials
   2. Vacuum Bag Materials
   3. Vacuum Equipment
   4. Heat Sources
   5. Types of Layups
   6. Layup Process (Typical Laminated Wet Layup)
   7. Saturation Techniques
   8. Vacuum Bagging Techniques
   9. Alternate Pressure Application
   10. Curing of Composite Materials
6. Composite Honeycomb Sandwich Repairs
   1. Damage Classifications
   2. Sandwich Structures
   3. Solid Laminates
   4. Fasteners Used with Composite Laminates
   5. Machining Processes and Equipment
   6. Repair Safety
7. Transparent Plastics
   1. Optical Considerations
   2. Identification
   3. Forming Procedures and Techniques
   4. Sawing and Drilling
   5. Cementing
   6. Repairs 
   7. Cleaning
   8. Polishing
   9. Windshield Installation
   10. Installation Procedures