AMTA 1318 — A ircraft Sheet Metal/Non Metallic Structures
Sem: F/S 28 Lec. /168 Lab Hrs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Certificate of Proficiency in Aviation General Maintenance Technology. Students will learn to select, install, and remove special fasteners for metallic bonded and composite structures. Proper inspection of metallic structures will be emphasized. Students will inspect, test, and repair fiberglass, honeycomb, plastics, composite, and laminated primary and secondary structures, and focus on the detection and inspection of defects and the repair of damage, using manufacturer’s structural repair manual guidelines. Students will inspect, check, service, and repair windows, doors, and interior furnishings. Students will perform inspections and repairs of sheet metal structures and install conventional rivets. Proper techniques for forming, laying out, and bending sheet metal will be taught. A lab fee is required.