Aircraft Metallic Structure: Manufacturing, Assembly, Inspection, Damage Assessment and Repair, Sheetmetal Level 1 (ATC2134 Part 1)

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

·      Explain the importance of scratch and damage prevention on sheet metal materials;

·      Describe the most common metals and alloys used in aircraft structures;

·      Demonstrate the use of the various basic measuring techniques and tooling;

·      Give a general overview of aircraft maintenance manuals;

·      Name the applicable maintenance manuals used during aircraft/component maintenance;

·      Describe the build-up of a blueprint  (title block, rivet code, etc.);

·      Demonstrate the correct manner of cutting and deburring sheet metal;

·      Demonstrate the correct manner of filing and sanding and deburring of sheet metal;

·      Describe the various types of drills to be used;

·      Explain the different drill sizes in millimeters, inches and numbers;

·      Demonstrate the correct manner of drilling;

·      Explain and demonstrate the correct manner of countersinking;

·      Explain and demonstrate the reproducing of the layout on sheet metal in preparation for bending;

·      Describe the considerations and preparations before bending;

·      Demonstrate the correct preparation resulting in an accurate bend;

·      Identify the various types of solid rivets regarding their materials, head form and strength;

·      Describe the tooling used for solid rivet installation;

·      Demonstrate the correct installment of solid rivets;

·      Demonstrate the correct removal of solid rivets;

·      Describe the basic tooling of the sheet metal technician.