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AVIM 107 - Advanced Fasteners and Countersinking


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 introduces the practical application of countersinking and flush riveting in aircraft assembly. Assembly and fastening processes including: 90 degree drilling, advanced fastener installation, safety wire procedures and manufacturing quality control measures will be covered in detail.

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

  1. Demonstrate practical knowledge of power island equipment and associated safety practices.
  2. Identify various aerospace tools used in the installation of aerospace fasteners including rivet guns, squeeze rivet guns, lockwire pliers and nut runner pullers.
  3. Demonstrate practical knowledge of safety and quality control in drilling, installing fasteners and inspecting installations in aerospace assembly.
  4. Identify advanced fasteners used in the aerospace industry including nut plates, lockwire, and blind rivers.
  5. Demonstrate practical knowledge of countersinking and flush riveting in aerospace assembly.
  6. Exhibit the knowledge necessary to perform 90 degree drilling and reaming operations for fastener installation.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Aerospace Tools
  • Aerospace Fasteners
  • Aerospace Repair Tools
  • Aerospace Countersinking and Riveting

 
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