STR 150 - Advanced Aircraft Sheet Metal Repair II

6 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
1.50 lecture periods 4.50 lab periods

This course introduces the skills required, such as pattern layout and installation of specialized fasteners, to fabricate a project using the blueprint developed in STR 106. Project work from this course will then be carried forward and integrated into the final project in STR 151.

Prerequisite(s): STR 106

Course Learning Outcomes

Recall proficient knowledge structural layout and repair skills using specialized tooling and techniques.
Recall proficient knowledge of basic and advanced sheet metal tooling and techniques.
Demonstrate precision pattern layout, fabrication, drilling, and machining using advanced tooling and techniques.

Outline:

Repair Publication Use
1. Structural Repair Manual
2. Illustrated Parts Catalog
3. Service Bulletins
4. Advisory Directives
5. Supplemental Type Certificates
6. Engineering Orders
7. Blueprints
Materials Handling, Verification, and Documentation
1. Rules of Handling Sheet Metal
2. Importance and Methods of Verification
3. Material Identification for Documentation
Special Machining Processes
1. Hole Preparation - Drill guides
2. Rivet Shaver
3. Routing Procedures
4. Spot Facing Procedures
5. Counter boring Procedures
6. Jig and Fixture Building
7. Cold Working Techniques
  1. Split Sleeve
Stuck or Broken Fastener Extraction Techniques
Fabrication from a Blueprint
1. Joggling
2. Shrinking
3. Stretching