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Below is the Advanced Composite Repairs overview detailing the learning outcomes for course.

 

During this 5 day hands-on course you will:​

 

Theory for The Advanced Composite Repairs Course

• Learn advanced aircraft composite structure design from a "built to repair" mindset

  • Introduction to "built to be repaired".

  • Understand the advanced composite materials used for construction as it relates to advanced composite repair

  • Introduction to "load transfer" theory as it relates to advanced composite repair including laminates and cores

• Understanding advanced composites repair materials

  • Understanding aircraft manual required replacements materials for repairs

  • Understand "prepregs" and advanced matrix (resin) systems

  • Learn handling and repair layout techniques for prepreg materials

  • Learn storage requirements for prepregs and advanced matrices (resin systems)

  • Understand sandwich laminate core materials 

• Learn advanced composite structures inspection techniques

  • Understand various methods of NDT on advanced composite parts and when they are required.

  • Learn to perform a "tap test" on metallic sandwich and carbon sandwich structures

• Learn to design an advanced composite structural repair that meets aircraft manual requirements.

  • Learn to interpret ​aircraft drawings for advanced composite "stack ups"

  • Learn to apply aircraft repair specifications into composite structural repairs

  • Learn to "layout" repair designs

• Learn damage removal techniques

  • Understanding how to select the correct tooling for the structural damage​

  • Learn core removal techniques

  • Learn how to "step sand" laminates

  • Understand how to "taper sand" laminates

• Learn about the tooling required for advanced composite repairs

  • Introduction to core removal, grinding and sanding tools used for repair of advanced composites structures

  • Introduction to dust management equipment and techniques for the shop and on the aircraft

• Learn advanced  vacuum bagging techniques​

  • ​Introduction to advanced vacuum bagging materials

  • Learn vacuum bagging for elevated temperature cures

  • Learn advanced vacuum bagging techniques for complex shapes

• Learn composite safety

  • Understand SDS - Safety Data Sheets

  • Understand the dangers​ of working with composite materials

  • Understand what "Sensitization" (allergic reactions) is and how to identify it

  • Understand what PPE - Personal Protective Equipment is, when & how to use it

  • Understand and apply safe work procedures with composites

• Learn the importance of environmental conditions in shop, and on aircraft

  • Understand "dirty room" considerations in relation to completion of repair

  • Learn to manage a "clean room" environment​ including temperature and humidity

  • Understand how to manage repairs in challenging environmental conditions in an open hanger on aircraft

  • Understanding the challenges that temperature and humidity bring to advanced composite repairs

 

Practical Projects for Advanced Composite Repairs

• Complete a hands-on project that locks in the technical knowledge learned during course using carbon fiber, nomex honeycomb core, foaming adhesive and film adhesive

• Create a vacuum bag system designed for an elevated cure with complex contours.

• Complete  repair on your project

  • Damage project

  • Inspect damage area and determine damage removal process

  • Remove damage

  • Design a repair that meets repair requirement

  • repair project

  • Final inspection

 

Upon Completion will have

• Learned through an open and fun learning environment

• A beginners understanding of the theory behind repairing advanced composite structures

• Acquired an entry level, hands-on, skill set to begin repairing advanced composite structures

• Have the required understanding and skills to move to the next step and further courses

• Certificate of completion​​

 

Basic safety equipment will be supplied such as: dust mask, safety glasses, disposable gloves.

You must bring disposable painters coveralls/apron (chemical resistant) and "fit tested" personal respirator.