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AVIM 102 - Power Island & Basic Drilling/Riveting


PREREQUISITES: AVIM 101 - Aerospace Manufacturing Core .
PROGRAM: Aerospace Manufacturing
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019

This course is an introduction and demonstration of Power Island equipment, operation and safety. Basic hole layout, drilling and finish, measurement and quality control and installation of various rivets used in aerospace manufacturing will be covered.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities, principles and culture of being an aerospace assembly mechanic.
  2. Demonstrate practical knowledge of power island equipment and associated safety practices.
  3. Identify various aerospace tools used in the installation of aerospace fasteners including rivet guns, squeeze rivet guns, lockwire pliers and nut runner pullers.
  4. Demonstrate practical knowledge of safety and quality control in drilling, installing fasteners, and inspecting installations in aerospace assembly.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Aircraft Familiarization
  • Aircraft Structure
  • Aerospace Assemblies
  • Power Island Equipment
  • Precision Instruments
  • Hand Tools
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Drilling Processes
  • Composite Materials
  • Advanced Fasteners

 
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