APR 129F - Aviation Airframe I

Registered Apprentice with Southern Oregon Aviation JATC, or properly registered student taking additional aviation related training.

Course Description: This course covers the fundamentals of aircraft structural design and key materials used in construction, including metals, wood, and composites. Apprentices will learn about the purpose and function of major components like the fuselage, wings, and landing gear. The course also explores the importance of protective coatings for corrosion prevention and the basics of aircraft electrical systems, including batteries, generators, and circuit breakers. By the end of the course, apprentices will gain essential knowledge to maintain and repair aircraft structures and systems.

Course Learning Outcomes:
 

• CLO#1: Explain the basic principles of aircraft structural design, including the purpose and function of various components like fuselage, wings, empennage, and landing gear.
• CLO#2: Explain the properties of common materials used in aircraft structures, such as aluminum, steel, titanium, and various types of wood.
• CLO#3: Explain the composite materials commonly used in aircraft structures, including carbon fiber, fiberglass, and aramid.
• CLO#4: Define the purpose of protective coatings in preventing corrosion and maintaining aircraft aesthetics and structural integrity. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#5: Describe the major components of an aircraft electrical system, such as batteries, generators, alternators, buses, and circuit breakers.