Maricopa Community Colleges  AMT224AA   19936-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/25/93
AMT224AA 19936-99999 L+L 5 Credit(s) 11 Period(s)
Aircraft Sheet Metal: Part 65
Inspection, fabrication, and repair techniques of aircraft structural and nonstructural components. Sheet metal heat-treating techniques. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AMT224AA   19936-99999 Aircraft Sheet Metal: Part 65
1. Identify materials used for structures. (I)
2. Demonstrate proper use of tools. (II)
3. Select, install, and remove special fasteners for metallic, bonded, and composite structures. (III)
4. Install conventional rivets. (III)
5. Inspect and repair sheet metal structures. (IV)
6. Form, lay out, and bend sheet metal. (III)
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AMT224AA   19936-99999 Aircraft Sheet Metal: Part 65
    I. Structures
        A. Types of construction
          1. Monocoque
          2. Semi-monocoque
        B. Materials
          1. Magnesium
          2. Titanium
          3. Composites
          4. Aluminum
            a. Pure aluminum
            b. Aluminum alloys
      II. Tools Used for Construction and Repair
          A. Hand tools
            1. Layout
            2. Marking
            3. Punches
            4. Cutting
            5. Riveting
          B. Shop tools
            1. Shear
            2. Pan and box brake
            3. Cornice brake
            4. Band saw
            5. Disc and belt sander
            6. Drill press
            7. Slip roll
            8. Drop hammer
            9. Stretcher and shrinker
          C. Special assembly tools
            1. Clamps and sheet fasteners
            2. Hole finder
            3. Chip chaser
            4. Dimpling machines
            5. Rivet shaver
        III. Sheet Metal Aircraft Fasteners
            A. Structural fasteners
              1. Solid rivets
              2. Special fasteners
              3. Conventional rivets
            B. Installation procedures
              1. Selection of rivets and fasteners
                a. Sheet metal
                b. Composite
                c. Bonded
              2. Layout procedures
              3. Hole preparation of universal head rivets
              4. Hole preparation of flush rivets
              5. Installation
                a. Special rivets
                b. Fasteners
                c. Conventional rivets
          IV. Sheet Metal Techniques
              A. Forming
                1. Layout
                2. Tooling
                3. Manufacture
              B. Layout
                1. Terminology
                2. Making the layout
                3. Making the bends
              C. Assembly
                1. Terminology
                2. Techniques
                3. Riveting
              D. Repairs and modifications
                1. Terminology
                2. Approval of methods
                3. Assessment of damage
                4. Repair of stressed skin damage
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