AERO 135 - Airframe Maintenance II

Course Descriptions

  • Prerequisite: "C" in AERO 130 and in 131 and in 133
  • AERO majors only.

Principles of construction of aircraft wooden structures and repair of aircraft synthetic material; principles of rigging fixed and rotary winged aircraft; application of aircraft covering material, aircraft painting, rig rotary and fixed winged aircraft as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.

Student Learning Outcomes

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the list below includes some of the objectives. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Service, repair, and inspect wood structures
  • Inspect, test, and repair fabric, fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, composite, and laminated structures
  • Inspect, check, service, and repair windows, doors, and furnishings
  • Rig rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft
  • Check alignment of structures
  • Assemble, balance, rig, and inspect primary and secondary flight control surfaces
  • Jack aircraft
  • Perform conformity and airworthiness inspections
  • Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical flight instruments
  • Install and perform tests of static pressure instrumentation

Evaluation

Student knowledge and mechanical skill will be evaluated through oral, written, and practical tests in the following areas: structures, aerodynamics, high speed aerodynamics, helicopter aerodynamics, assembly and rigging, helicopter rigging, maintenance and records, doors/windows/seats, pitot static systems, flight instruments, fabric and composite repair, and wood and painting; a comprehensive final exam; written assignments; and lab projects. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.