STR 151 - Advanced Aircraft Sheet Metal Repair III

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

Students in this course will utilize lessons learned in STR 106 and STR 150 to perform repairs on commercial aircraft per the manufacturer’s structural repair manual.

Prerequisite(s): STR 150
Information: Upon successful completion, students may earn a nationally recognized third-party certification that validates the skills they developed in the Structural Repair program.

Course Learning Outcomes

Recall proficient knowledge of locating and identifying aircraft skin thickness and material types using approved methods and technical references.
Recall proficient knowledge of commercial aviation repair techniques using appropriate publications.
Demonstrate skill sets necessary to pass third-party certification.

Outline:

Damage Classifications
1. Definitions
2. Allowable Damage
3. Repairable Damage
4. Replacement of the Part
5. Damage Beyond Allowable Limits
6. Hole Preparation and Stop Drilling of Cracks
7. Use of the Structural Repair Manual to Identify Type of Damage and Repair Procedures
Commercial Aircraft Structural Repairs
1. Repair Processes
  1. Jigging, Shoring, and Alignment
2. Fuselage Repair-Flat/Curved
3. Frame Repair
4. Stringer Repair
5. Sheet Replacement
6. Section Replacement
7. Pressurized Repairs
8. Corrosion Evaluation and Repair
  1. Identification
  2. Depth Evaluation
  3. Removal
  4. Treatment
9. Sealants
  1. Basic Concept and Definitions
  2. Sealing Materials
  3. Types of Sealant Applications
  4. Sealing Equipment
  5. Storage of Sealant
  6. Preparation of Sealants
  7. General Safety Precautions
  8. Inspection Requirements
  9. Sealant Application & Techniques
Third-Party Testing/Certification