Aviation – Airframe Courses

Students receive a general introduction to FAA’s requirements for sheetmetal fabrication and repair. Industry standard practices such as de-burring metal to prevent cracking and failure will be included. Proper interpretation of repair drawing as well as the process to develop a repair plan will be discussed and applied publications. This class includes special fasteners, layouts, bends in sheetmetal, forming and stressed skin repairs. Fasteners such as Hi-Lock, Taper Lock, Cherry-Max, and Cam-Locks will be selected and installed per a print. Repair procedures and requirements will be evaluated and employed during this phase of training. In this class, repair procedures and requirements will be evaluated and employed during this phase of training and welding will be discussed and demonstrated at an entry level. Fundamental operations, such as oxyacetylene equipment operation and safety, are included in this course.

This course is designed to introduce the student to composite materials, such as fiberglass and Kevlar, used in aircraft construction and some of the historically traditional building materials and techniques, like wood and fabric.

This course covers the theory of flight and explains correct aircraft nomenclature for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. It includes verification of structural alignment, control responses and balancing. Aircraft component and cabling assembly, inspection and repair are accomplished. The student will review fire protection systems as they relate to the airframe.

Students learn to identify aircraft dopes, paints, thinners and related materials. Application of materials, inspection of finishes and recognition of defects are accomplished. Students will learn to apply trim, letters, and touch-up paint; identify and select aircraft finishing materials; apply finishing materials; and inspect finishes and identify defects.

This course covers the inspection, checking, troubleshooting, service and repair of heating, cooling, air conditioning, pressurization systems, and air cycle machines. The student will learn to inspect, check, troubleshoot, service and repair oxygen systems. Students will also be exposed to ice and rain systems, maintenance and installation.

This course will familiarize the student with basic airframe and powerplant electrical installation and troubleshooting. Component identification by location and function will be included. Troubleshooting and fault isolation will be demonstrated and practiced by the student.

Material covered will expand on and reinforce the troubleshooting skills learned in Airframe Electrical I. Complex drawings and systems will be evaluated and inspected in this phase of electrical training. Students will study various electrical systems from a functional point of view and identify faults.

The student will learn to inspect, check, troubleshoot and service aircraft speed and configuration warning systems, landing gear position indicating and warning systems, airframe carbon monoxide systems.

This course contains the theory of all instruments and instrument systems used for flight and navigation of an aircraft. The student will develop an understanding of avionics at the systems level and how data is transferred in those systems. The student will develop an understanding of computer systems in the aircraft and their function as it relates to the operation and maintenance of the aircraft. In addition, the student will be exposed to real world aviation databases, which they will encounter in the workplace and develop an understanding of one or more specific avionics system utilized in today’s aircraft.

This course is a study of aircraft navigation, communication, approach control systems and autopilot. The course includes inspection, installation, service, and FAA regulations. Traditional analog gauges, as well as digital advanced systems, will be included in this course.

This course acquaints students with basic hydraulic and pneumatic principles, operation, and servicing of equipment. It includes information covering fluids, washers, seals, pressures, and component repair. Basic theory is reinforced through hands-on activities such as the inspection of a hydraulic pump for efficiency after a detailed disassembly and reassembly by the student.

Study in this area increases the student’s knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic landing gear systems, including operation, tires, and anti-skid brakes. This course includes a discussion of inspection, troubleshooting and repair of systems. The hands-on activities include oleo strut identification and disassembly, brake system inspection to include pad wear and rotor measurement.

The student will be required to perform airframe conformity and airworthiness inspections including 100 hour and annual type. The process will include the proper completion of all of the required records and forms. This process will be conducted in lock-step fashion using approved maintenance manuals and inspection techniques. Any defect will be recorded, and a logbook entry will be completed. Also included is an Airworthy Directive search for compliance with the FARs.