Part 145- Inspector Metallic Structures Quality control starts with this training

Participants who successfully complete this specialized inspector training program for metallic aircraft structures are considered to be able:

to perform 
 

Course Information:

Training Locations: Netherlands, Singapore and Customer Location.

Course ID: MSI010

Course Duration: 4 Working days, 31 hours (22 hours theoretical, 9 hours practical)
 

 

This course complies with guidelines of:

SAE Publications: AIR4844   Composites and Metal Bonding Glossary. AIR5719   Teaching Points for an Awareness Class on "Critical Issues in Composite Maintenance and Repair". ARP6262  Basic Composite Repair Technician Certification Standard.

EASA and FAA Certifcations: AMC 20-29 Composite Aircraft Structure. FAA AC 20-107B Composite Aircraft Structure. FAA AC 65-33 Development of Training/ Qualification Programs for Composite Maintenance Technicians. FAA AC 43-214 Repairs and Alterations to Composite and Bonded Aircraft Structure.

Module Overview and Learning Goals:

After successful completion of each module, the participant will be able to:

Module 1: Structures General

• Explain the way aircraft structures are classified;

• Distinguish primary and secondary structural items;

• Describe the Principal Structural Items;

• Describe the Safe Life Items and Fatigue Critical Structure Identification;

• Describe the requirements regarding aerodynamic smoothness.

 

Module 2: Structural Repair Manual

• Navigate through the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) in the correct order;

• Select the aircraft’s applicability 

• Perform identification of damage, material and location accordance the SRM;

• Decide whether or not a damage is withing allowable damage limits;

• Select the appropriate repair;

• Understand the various ways the SRM can be interpreted.

 

Module 3: Damages

• Describe the steps of a proper damage assessment;

• Name the types of damages that can occur;

• Distinguish the different damage categories;

• Describe how skin waviness must be measured;

• Describe how the remaining thickness (after damage removal) must be measured;

• Describe how to decided if a damage is allowed or not; 

• Describe how damage must be removed.

 

Module 4: Damage/ Defect Reporting

• Describe the various ways a damage can be reported;

• Describe the possible damage follow-up actions that can be taken;

• Describe the requirements regarding damage/defect reporting;

• Describe the way damages which are allowed must be recorder.

 

Module 5: Repairs

• Describe the requirements applicable for repairs, unless otherwise specified;

• Name the meaning of definition regarding structural repair;

• Perform the typical minor damage repairs;

• Describe the general pitch distance requirements;

• Describe the general edge distance requirements;

• Describe when and how a chapter 51 standard repair may be selected.

 

Module 6: Fasteners

• Describe the removal and installation process of solid rivets;

• Describe when and which blind fasteners are used;

• Describe when and which special fasteners are used;

• Select the substitutional fastener, if applicable;

• Select the correct and appropriate fastener;

• Describe the symbols used for the various fasteners (incl. NAS523);

• Select the correct length for a fastener (part number determination);

• Describe the removal and installation process for the various fasteners;

• Select the oversize fasteners that are allowed accordance OEM data; 

• Select the correct hole and drill information from the given tables;

• Define the tooling and equipment needed for the various fasteners.

 

Module 7: Standard Practices

• Familiar with the forming process and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the bending process and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the joggling process and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the cutting and machining processes and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the countersinking process and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the spot facing process and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the sawing and routing processes and the quality control thereof.

 

Module 8: Materials

• Describe the proper handling of materials and which precautions must be taken during preparation and handling;

• Identify metals and their properties.

 

Module 9: Processes

• Familiar with the various protective treatment processes and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the heat treatment process of the various aluminum alloys and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the hardness testing and conductivity measurement procedures and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the flap peening process/procedure and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with the cold expansion process/procedure and the quality control thereof;

• Familiar with sealant application procedures and the quality control thereof.

 

Module 10: Surface Protection

• Describe the clad layer penetration test procedure;

• Describe the various protective treatment methods for metallic materials;

• Describe the primer application procedure and the quality requirements;

• Describe the paint application procedure and the quality requirements;

• Describe the measures taken for erosion protection.

 

Module 11: Safety & Environment

• Describe the handling of hazardous materials;

• Select the correct personal protective equipment for each task;

• Describe the proper ways to remove paint and primer;

• Describe the correct working methods in order to prevent FOD.

 

Written Test

The written examination shall contain a minimum of 25 multiple choice questions.

The examination shall contain a minimum of 3 questions from each of the Topics listed in the outline for each Part. The examination will be closed book.

 

Practical Assessment and Logbook Evaluation

The practical assessment will be a separate, hands-on repair.

 

 

 

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