APR 229B - Apprenticeship / Structural Inspection and Repair

6 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Registered Apprentice with Southern Oregon Aviation JATC.

Course Description: Guides the student through the inspection and identification of a variety of aircraft structural damage while assessing the type of repair that is required to assure an airworthy repair. Special emphasis will be given to: Types and characteristics of materials in the metallic aircraft structure, Repair procedures and required documentation as per the FAR’s, General techniques of sheet metal repair, to include forming characteristics, rivet layout and installation, Proper drilling techniques, use of sealants, specialized tools and precision instruments, Cable identification, inspection and fabrication, Composite material repairs, Non- destructive testing, Basics of welding theory, Vibration analysis and balance theory. This course is designed to prepare for the FAA licensing examination.

Course Level: Career/Tech Apprenticeship

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Assess structural damage based on the characteristics of metal and determined stress of the aircraft structure.
CLO#2: Locate proper repair procedures in AC 43.13.1b. Attain knowledge in the proper application of the FAA regulations in regard to inspections.
CLO#3: Laying out repair patterns on sheet metal to make repairs.
CLO#4: Form material into a repair piece identical to the original part.
CLO#5: Apply proper techniques for drilling detail, appropriate hardware selection for repair, and removal/installation of rivets. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#6: Determine the best nondestructive testing technique to use with ferrous and nonferrous materials
CLO#7: Use dye-penetrant inspection to identify failure and repair requirements.
CLO#8: Explain the basic theory and purpose of ultra-sonic inspection.
CLO#9: Complete the calibration process within a nondestructive testing system.
CLO#10: Demonstrate the basic welding methods used in structural repair.
CLO#11: Gain knowledge of the purpose of vibration analysis and the need for balancing.