Aircraft Composites Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

AERM-1354-001 Aircraft Composites

Prerequisites

Course Description

Comprehensive concepts of the inspection and repair of composite, fiberglass, honeycomb and laminated structural materials including doors, windows, bonded structures and interior furnishings. Safety procedures will also be addressed.  

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Structural Composites: Advanced Composites In Aviation (ISBN: 978-1-933189-35-5) and the STUDENT WORKBOOK (ISBN: 978-1-933189-42-0)         Avotek

Advisory Circular 43.13-1B / 2A                                                      F.A.A. Publication

Airframe Test Guide - AVOTEK   (ISBN: 978-1-933189-25-3)        and or Jeppesen Test Guide

Aviation Mechanics Handbook    (ISBN: 978-1-56027-898-6)        ASA

Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms (ISBN: 978-1-56027-864-1)        ASA

Supplies

The following supply list will apply to each course in the Aerospace Manufacturing Program:

Three - Ring notebook (2.5 inch Min.)

4 GB Min.  Jump Drive / Flash Drive

Calculator capable of performing

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes: Select, install, and remove special fasteners for bonded and composite structures; inspect bonded structures; inspect, test, and repair fiberglass, plastics, honeycombs, composite, and laminated primary and secondary structures; inspect, check, service, and repair windows, doors, and interior furnishings; and demonstrate safety procedures.

The student will learn the basic skills necessary to safely work with composites and identify characteristics of composites.  Select and install, remove special fasteners for metallic, bonded and composite structures. Inspect, test and repair fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, composite and laminated primary and secondary structures. This includes discussion on the basic concepts of aircraft repair and the tools and materials associated with such repairs. 

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Expected Student Behavior

All students will conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Students must come to class wearing the appropriate AC uniform shirts.

Students MUST wear safety glasses in the shop/lab.

No cell phones are to be in use during class unless requested by Instructor.

Students will be respectful of other classes being conducted in the building, respectful of their peers, and of the instructor.

Students are expected to dress appropriately (shirts tucked in, no profanity on clothing, no holes in clothing) and clothing must appear to be laundered regularly.

Grading Criteria

1,000 Point grading system:

900- 1,000 Points = A

800- 899 Points = B

700- 799 Points = C

BELOW 700 Points = F

Attendance

\ Each class is approximately four hours in length two times per week.  Poor class / Lab attendance is highly discouraged.  All projects are required to completed on time.

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