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Module 1 – Composite Materials, Fabrication & Damage Repair

This course provides an exceptional & broad overview of the essential knowledge of composite materials and the processes involved in manufacture & basic repair. “Hands-on” projects involve the use of glass & aramid ( Kevlar™ ) fibers and epoxy resins.

Topics covered in this 5-day course include:

• history, trends, and recent developments in composite materials for Aero/Auto/Marine/etc.
• the science behind composite materials; resin ( matrix ) systems, single & hybrid fiber reinforcements and core materials
• Composites design, the basic ( essential ) theory of composites structures design
• Detection of flaws and damage in composite structures using various NDI methods,

ie:  “Tap-Testing”- mechanical impedance, ultrasound and infrared thermography

• Health and Safety; handling and disposing of substances, composite shop requirements
• structural repair techniques / procedures and quality assurance on structural repairs
• material handling – required shop practices – environment, cutting, grinding, sanding etc.
• vacuum bagging and curing processes for “wet-lay up” localized repairs

Prerequisites:  Prior composites experience or training is not required.

Certification:

CAMC – this is a Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council Accredited Course

FAA – Federal Aviation Administration acceptable towards Inspection Authorization IA Renewal Training