Commercial Aircraft Composite Structure (Bonded Repair)

This curriculum is intended to meet the formal training requirement for individuals who intend to become certified as aircraft composite repair technicians. Persons who successfully complete this aircraft structural repair training program are considered to be able to perform composite bonded repairs to aircraft structures in compliance with the manufacturers repair documentation or other acceptable or approved repair data.

1: Introduction to Aircraft Composite Structure

2: Composite Structure Classification and Repair Categories and Repair Team Roles and Responsibilities

3: Aircraft-Specific Repair Material Requirements

4: Matrix Systems

5: Safety and Environment

6: Adhesives Review

7: Aircraft Design Considerations

8: Heat Transfer and Cure Cycle Management

9: Source Documents Review

10: Bonded Repair Design Considerations

11: Inspection Techniques 

12: Damage Assessment

13: Hands-on Exercises 

14: Written Exam

15: Practical Assessment