Aviation Maintenance: Airframe 3

Course Number:
AMT 263
Transcript Title:
Aviation Maintenance: Airframe 3
Created:
Jul 26, 2022
Updated:
Jun 29, 2023
Total Credits:
6
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture / Lab Hours:
132
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F, Audit
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0
Prerequisites

AMT 262

Course Description

Introduces sheet metal, its properties, and uses in fabrication of structural and nonstructural components of aerospace vehicles. Addresses inspection techniques along with fabrication and repair processes for bending, cutting, forming, drilling, and riveting aluminum sheet metal parts. Prerequisites: AMT 262. Audit available.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Apply computation skills and interpret drawings and instructions for the preparation of aircraft structural repairs and alterations.
  2. Identify and use appropriate aircraft sheet metal hand and shop tools during the preparation and fabrication of aircraft structural repair parts.
  3. Select and install various sizes of conventional rivets and special fasteners using proper preparation and technique.
  4. Identify and apply acceptable methods, techniques and practices during the assembly and repair of aircraft sheet metal structures.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

Evaluations by exams, quizzes and lab work.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Apply computation skills and interpret drawings and instructions for the preparation of aircraft structural repairs and alterations.
  • Calculate flat layout dimensions
  • Determine neutral axis
  • Calculate amount of material based on bend
  • Determine flat layout dimensions prior to bending
  • Form, lay out, and bend sheet metal
Outcome #2: Identify and use appropriate aircraft sheet metal hand and shop tools during the preparation and fabrication of aircraft structural repair parts.
  • Demonstrate use of a reamer
  • Demonstrate use of twist drills
  • Perform dimpling process
  • Form metal by bumping
Outcome #3: Select and install various sizes of conventional rivets and special fasteners using proper preparation and technique.
  • Select, install, and remove special fasteners for metallic, bonded, and composite structures.
  • Determine rivet length and diameter
  • Install conventional rivets
  • Operate air-operated riveting gun
Outcome #4: Identify and apply acceptable methods, techniques and practices during the assembly and repair of aircraft sheet metal structures.
  • Inspect, test, and repair fiberglass, plastics, honeycomb, composite, and laminated primary and secondary structures
  • Prepare dissimilar metals for assembly
  • Detect bearing failure of sheet metal
  • Perform watertight joint construction

Suggested Texts and Materials

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration; Introduction to Aircraft Maintenance, 3rd Edition, Avotek

Related Instruction

Computation: 19.5 Hours

Outcomes

  1. Apply computation skills and interpret drawings and instructions for the preparation of aircraft structural repairs and alterations.

Content

  • Calculate flat layout dimensions (RI hours 4.5)
  • Determine neutral axis (RI hours 6)
  • Calculate amount of material based on bend (RI hours 4.5)
  • Determine flat layout dimensions prior to bending (RI hours 4.5)