AERO 133 - Airframe Maintenance I
- Prerequisite: "C"in AERO 130 and in 131
- Corequisite: AERO 132
Principles of aircraft sheetmetal structures; identification of aircraft fasteners, aircraft sheetmetal layout and fabrication; install special rivets and fasteners; inspect and repair sheetmetal structures; fabricate tubular structures and other aircraft structural maintenance functions as specified by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.
Contact: 250 hours lecture/lab over 8 weeks
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of AERO 133, the student will be able to:
- Install and finish a fabric panel
- Perform proper rib lacing
- Interpret fabric covering instructions
- Demonstrate skill in application of trim and lettering
- Determine correct registration number sizing
- Understand use of aircraft paint and finish
- Apply finishes with paint gun and brush to fabric and metal surfaces
- Prepare and prime aircraft metals
- Select and install sheet metal special fasteners
- Select rivets using correct material, size, and type
- Install and remove rivets without flaws to the rivet or sheet metal
- Properly layout rivet patterns
- Hand form and heat treat aluminum structure
- Perform bend allowance calculations
- Bend sheet aluminum
- Repair damage to sheet aluminum using correct material, rivet number and metal treatment
- Be familiar with magnesium, titanium, aluminum and stainless steel welding procedures
- Inspect and identify flaws in welded structures
- Perform simple oxyacetylene procedures and welds
- Solder aircraft wiring
- Fabricate a honeycomb composite panel
- Inspect and identify composite structures
Additional Information
Evaluation
Student knowledge and mechanical skill will be evaluated through oral, written, and practical tests in the following areas: rivet identification, layout, special fasteners, aluminum alloy and heat treatment, composites, fabric, welding, sheet metal repair, paint and finishing; a comprehensive final exam; written assignments; and lab projects. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.