AS10-104: Fluid Lines, Fittings, Tools, Safety, and Weight and Balance

In this course, students will acquire knowledge and skills relating to the fabrication, repair, and inspection of rigid and flexible fluid lines used in aircraft systems. The student will also be introduced to both hand tools and power tools used by aviation mechanics. With the ability to select the proper tool, the student will then gain an understanding of how to properly and safely use the tools that are essential to the Aviation Maintenance Technician. Students are taught hangar safety, starting aircraft, directing aircraft for a taxi, tying down aircraft, and jacking an aircraft. They will also study the weight and balance of aircraft and its relationship to maintenance, installation, and flight characteristics. The student will learn to weigh aircraft and how to perform complete a weight and balance check and record data.