Aircraft Composite Structure: Inspection, Fabrication, Damage Assessment and Repair, Level 1

Upon successful completion of this training, participant is able to:

• Describe the basics of composite materials technology;
  
  
• Discuss the merits and general failure modes of composite materials;
  
  
• Visually recognize common composite fibers, list the properties, and associate the terms related to the fabric manufacturing process;
  
  
• Describe the fiber placement levels used during the manufacturing and repairing of composite structures to the extent that the fabric weaves, warp direction, and part warp clock can be referenced;
  
  
• Explain the importance of vacuum bagging to the extent that an explanation be given on the principles of vacuum and how it affects laminate properties;
  
  
• Select and safely operate air-powered tools, including drill motors, die grinders, and dual orbital sanders;
  
  
• List the various equipment needed to properly operate a composite facility;
  
  
• Describe the correct layout of a composite facility;
  
  
• Manufacture and repair: monolithic panel lay-up using dry glass cloth and liquid epoxy resin materials; symmetric and asymmetric laminates. Vacuum bagging with varied bleeder/breather sequences to evaluate resin bleed and flow characteristics;
  
  
• Composite repair: damage removal, scarf preparation, core and skin repair using wet layup materials and processes.