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:
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EASA and FAA Certifcations:
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Module Overview and Learning Goals:
After successful completion of each module, the participant will be able to:
Module 1: Structures General
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Explain the way aircraft structures are classified;
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Distinguish primary and secondary structural items;
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Describe the Principal Structural Items;
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Describe the Safe Life Items and Fatigue Critical Structure Identification;
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Describe the requirements regarding aerodynamic smoothness.
Module 2: Structural Repair Manual
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Navigate through the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) in the correct order;
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Select the aircraft’s applicability
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Perform identification of damage, material and location accordance the SRM;
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Decide whether or not a damage is withing allowable damage limits;
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Select the appropriate repair;
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Understand the various ways the SRM can be interpreted.
Module 3: Damages
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Describe the steps of a proper damage assessment;
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Name the types of damages that can occur;
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Distinguish the different damage categories;
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Describe how skin waviness must be measured;
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Describe how the remaining thickness (after damage removal) must be measured;
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Describe how to decided if a damage is allowed or not;
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Describe how damage must be removed.
Module 4: Damage/ Defect Reporting
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Describe the various ways a damage can be reported;
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Describe the possible damage follow-up actions that can be taken;
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Describe the requirements regarding damage/defect reporting;
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Describe the way damages which are allowed must be recorder.
Module 5: Repairs
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Describe the requirements applicable for repairs, unless otherwise specified;
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Name the meaning of definition regarding structural repair;
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Perform the typical minor damage repairs;
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Describe the general pitch distance requirements;
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Describe the general edge distance requirements;
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Describe when and how a chapter 51 standard repair may be selected.
Module 6: Fasteners
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Describe the removal and installation process of solid rivets;
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Describe when and which blind fasteners are used;
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Describe when and which special fasteners are used;
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Select the substitutional fastener, if applicable;
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Select the correct and appropriate fastener;
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Describe the symbols used for the various fasteners (incl. NAS523);
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Select the correct length for a fastener (part number determination);
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Describe the removal and installation process for the various fasteners;
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Select the oversize fasteners that are allowed accordance OEM data;
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Select the correct hole and drill information from the given tables;
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Define the tooling and equipment needed for the various fasteners.
Module 7: Standard Practices
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Familiar with the forming process and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the bending process and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the joggling process and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the cutting and machining processes and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the countersinking process and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the spot facing process and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the sawing and routing processes and the quality control thereof.
Module 8: Materials
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Describe the proper handling of materials and which precautions must be taken during preparation and handling;
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Identify metals and their properties.
Module 9: Processes
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Familiar with the various protective treatment processes and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the heat treatment process of the various aluminum alloys and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the hardness testing and conductivity measurement procedures and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the flap peening process/procedure and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with the cold expansion process/procedure and the quality control thereof;
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Familiar with sealant application procedures and the quality control thereof.
Module 10: Surface Protection
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Describe the clad layer penetration test procedure;
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Describe the various protective treatment methods for metallic materials;
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Describe the primer application procedure and the quality requirements;
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Describe the paint application procedure and the quality requirements;
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Describe the measures taken for erosion protection.
Module 11: Safety & Environment
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Describe the handling of hazardous materials;
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Select the correct personal protective equipment for each task;
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Describe the proper ways to remove paint and primer;
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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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