STR264 — Advanced Aircraft Composite Repair III
6 , 3 lecture periods 4.50 lab periods Theory and application of advanced composites repair materials and processes to include advanced damage determination, assessment, and repair techniques by developing a repair plan, using different types of repair tooling, recreating surface geometry, and restoring structural integrity to advanced composites structures. Recall proficient knowledge of post-repair inspections on advanced composite structures. Demonstrate proficient knowledge of advanced composite repair techniques and procedures. Outline: Introduction to Aircraft Composite Structure Repair Advantages/Disadvantages Electrical and Thermal Conductivity Coefficients of Thermal Expansion (CTE) Applications Composite Structure Overview Roles and Responsibilities Structure Classifications Repair Categories Aircraft-Specific Repair Material Requirements Repair Material Requirements Bonded Repair Design Considerations Repair Design Taper Sanding and Step Sanding Part Drying Requirements Ply Stack-Up Repair Area Limitations Bolted Repair Design Considerations Repair Design Damage Assessment and Removal Part Identification Material Identification Ply Identification Damage Mapping (Sizing) SRM Repair Zones Post-repair airworthiness requirements Machining and Forming Metal Repair Parts Review of machining basics Forming metal repair parts Fabrication of Precured Composite Repair Parts Review of basic composite fabrication Preparation of composite repair parts Installation and Inspectio
Prerequisites: STR262