Course Descriptions

AERO 133 - Airframe Maintenance I

• Prerequisite: "C" in AERO 130 and in 131
• Corequisite: AERO 132

AERO majors only. Principles of aircraft sheetmetal structures; identification of aircraft fasteners, aircraft sheetmetal layout and fabrication; install special rivets and fasteners; inspect and repair sheetmetal structures; fabricate tubular structures and other aircraft structural maintenance functions as specifi ed by Federal Aviation Regulation Part 147.

250 hrs. lect./lab. over 8 weeks

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of AERO 133, the student will be able to:

• Install and finish a fabric panel
• Perform proper rib lacing
• Interpret fabric covering instructions
• Demonstrate skill in application of trim and lettering
• Determine correct registration number sizing
• Understand use of aircraft paint and finish
• Apply finishes with paint gun and brush to fabric and metal surfaces
• Prepare and prime aircraft metals
• Select and install sheet metal special fasteners
• Select rivets using correct material, size, and type
• Install and remove rivets without flaws to the rivet or sheet metal
• Properly layout rivet patterns
• Hand form and heat treat aluminum structure
• Perform bend allowance calculations
• Bend sheet aluminum
• Repair damage to sheet aluminum using correct material, rivet number and metal treatment
• Be familiar with magnesium, titanium, aluminum and stainless steel welding procedures
• Inspect and identify flaws in welded structures
• Perform simple oxyacetylene procedures and welds
• Solder aircraft wiring
• Fabricate a honeycomb composite panel
• Inspect and identify composite structures