Commercial Aircraft Structure (Metalbond Repair)

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

1: Introduction to Aircraft Metalbond Structure

2: Metalbond-Specific Repair Material Requirements

3: Adhesion

4: Safety and Environment

5: Surface Preparation and Time Limitations

6: Adhesives

7: Metalbond-Specific Design Considerations

8: Heat Transfer and Cure Cycle Management

9: Pressure Requirements

10: Source Documents

11: Repair Considerations

12: Inspection Techniques

13: Hands-on Exercises

14: Written Exam

15: Practical Assessment