Fundamentals of
Airframe Repair

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Part I -- Airframe Parts, Metals, Processes and Hardware

In this part, you will learn airframe parts, metal qualities and stresses, metal working processes, and selected items of aircraft hardware.

Introduction

Lesson 1:  Airframe Parts
1-1. General
1-2. Principal Airframe Parts (Airplanes)
1-3. Principal Airframe Parts (Helicopters)
1-4. Summary
 
Lesson 2:  Metal Qualities and Stresses
2-1. General
2-2. Metal Qualities
2-3. Stresses in Metals
2-4. Summary
 
Lesson 3:  Metal-Working Processes
3-1. General
3-2. Definition
3-3. Classification
3-4. Alloy Preparation
3-5. Heat Treatment
3-6. Casting
3-7. Hot Rolling
3-8. Forging
3-9. Extrusion
3-10. Cold Working
3-11. Summary
 
Lesson 4:  Aviation Hardware
4-1. General
4-2. Rivets
4-3. Special Purpose Fasteners
4-4. Summary

Exercise for Part I

Part II -- Damage Repair

In this part,  you will learn general damage repair

Introduction

Lesson 5:  Principles of Repair
5-1. General
5-2. Maintain Original Strength
5-3. Original Contour
5-4. Maintain Minimum Weight
5-5. Summary
 
Lesson 6:  Structural Repair
6-1. General
6-2. Damage Assessment
6-3. Inspecting for Cracks
6-4. Damage Classification
6-5. Corrosion Control
6-6. Corrosion Inspections
6-7. Structural Member Stresses
6-8. General Repair Practices
6-9. Summary
Lesson 7:  Stressed Skin Repairs
7-1. General
7-2. Stress Intensity
7-3. Patching Procedures
7-4. Sealing Watertight and Pressurized Areas
7-5. Flush Access Door
7-6. Skin Replacement
7-7. Summary
 
Lesson 8:  Internal Structure Repair
8-1. General
8-2. Stringer Repair
8-3. Longeron Repair
8-4. Spar Repair
8-5. Rib Repair
8-6. Former or Bulkhead Repair
8-7. Leading Edge Repair
8-8. Trailing Edge Repair
8-9. Summary
 
Lesson 9:  Structural Sealing
9-1. General
9-2. Kinds of Sealants
9-3. Selant Repair
9-4. Summary

Exercise for Part II

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About This Course

This course is designed to provide you with a general familiarization of the airframe of today's aircraft and repair procedures. You will study the design and construction of aircraft parts and assemblies, metals used in the construction, and the metal qualities and stresses involved. You will also study procedures involved in the repair of damages to the aircraft skin and structure and the type of hardware required.

There are no prerequisites.

This course reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work situation, always refer to the latest publications.

The technical material for this course is derived from Subcourse AL0992,  provided courtesy of  United States Army Aviation Logistics School,
Fort Eustis, Virginia.


Curriculum design: David L. Heiserman
Publisher: SweetHaven Publishing Services

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