Introduction to Repairs & Damage Assessment Training by Tonex
This course equips participants with essential knowledge for aircraft damage assessment and repair. You’ll gain insights into inspection, damage classification, and repair strategies, crucial for maintaining airworthiness. Understanding structural integrity is vital, especially considering the growing concern of cyber-physical attacks targeting aviation systems. Cybersecurity professionals will find this course valuable for comprehending the physical vulnerabilities that could be exploited.
Audience: Aircraft maintenance personnel, engineers, inspectors, and Cybersecurity Professionals.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand typical aircraft damage types.
- Learn non-destructive inspection techniques.
- Classify damage severity and airworthiness impact.
- Understand repair regulatory requirements.
- Explore metallic and composite repair techniques.
Course Modules:
Module 1: Damage Types & Mechanisms
- Fatigue crack formation and propagation.
- Corrosion types and effects on aircraft structures.
- Impact damage assessment and analysis.
- Environmental damage factors.
- Material degradation processes.
- Failure analysis basics.
Module 2: Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI)
- Visual inspection techniques.
- Ultrasonic testing principles.
- Eddy current inspection methods.
- Radiographic inspection applications.
- Dye penetrant inspection.
- Magnetic particle inspection.
Module 3: Damage Classification & Assessment
- Severity levels and impact on airworthiness.
- Damage documentation and reporting.
- Stress analysis and load calculations.
- Tolerance limits and design allowables.
- Regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA).
- Risk assessment methodologies.
Module 4: Regulatory Requirements & Documentation
- Airworthiness directives and service bulletins.
- Maintenance manuals and repair specifications.
- Repair documentation and record keeping.
- Certification processes.
- Quality assurance in repairs.
- Legal and ethical considerations.
Module 5: Metallic Structure Repairs
- Patching and reinforcement techniques.
- Welding and bonding processes.
- Corrosion control and prevention.
- Fastener selection and installation.
- Material selection for repairs.
- Heat treatment and stress relief.
Module 6: Composite Structure Repairs
- Fiber orientation and matrix properties.
- Delamination and impact damage repairs.
- Bonding and adhesive applications.
- Repair material compatibility.
- Curing and consolidation processes.
- Inspection of composite repairs.
Enroll now to enhance your expertise in aircraft damage assessment and repair. Gain a competitive edge in maintaining aircraft safety and airworthiness. Secure your spot today!