In this course,
you will learn about metal 3D printing. You will discover the advantages of 3D
printing as well as the different forms of metal used. You will also get a brief
overview of the ...
In this course, you will learn about the metal 3D printing process of powder bed fusion. You will find out about its applications advantages, and disadvantages, as well as the materials and ...
In this course, you will learn about binder jetting. You will find out about the advantages of binder jetting. You will also discover the equipment and steps used in binder jetting. You will ...
In this course, you will learn about the metal 3D printing process of directed energy deposition. You will also discover common applications, the equipment needed, and the general steps ...
In this course, you will learn about bound metal deposition. You will find out about its applications as well as the equipment and materials used. You will discover the general steps involved ...
For millions of years, man has looked to the skies and longed to conquer the mystery of flight. Controlled flight has only become a reality throughout the past one hundred years. In this course, ...
The airplane is a complex group of systems that work together to overcome the forces of nature and enable heavier-than-air flight. In this course, you will discover the major assemblies and their ...
The principles of flight are based upon the fundamental laws of physics and nature. In this course,
you will learn how these laws work with the design of an aircraft to enable
flight.
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Controlling an airplane takes more than mechanical control systems. It also requires design characteristics that ensure the airplane will be maneuverable and stable in flight. In this course, you ...
Aircraft are manufactured in many shapes, sizes, and configurations. In this course, you will learn how to identify airplanes based on their unique configuration.
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The materials used in aircraft construction are carefully selected based upon their strength, weight, and physical properties. Choosing the correct materials ensures that an aircraft will safely ...
Airplanes are constructed in a variety of ways. Each unique method is a tribute to the skills of airplane designers, engineers, and production teams. In this course, you will learn the methods that...
Corrosion is a natural phenomenon which attacks metals and converts them into metallic compounds like oxides, hydroxides, or sulfates. In this course, you will learn about corrosion and the impact ...
In the aviation industry, regulations control airplane design, airline flights, and govern everyone involved in flying. Regulations promote safe aviation and are serious matters that can never be ...
Sealing the surfaces of an airplane is vital to maintaining the aerodynamics of the airplane, preventing cabin pressure loss, inhibiting corrosion, and providing leak-proof fuel tanks.
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The solvents and sealants used in the construction of an airplane are chemicals. Understanding how to properly protect yourself from unnecessary chemical exposure will ensure you remain safe and ...
Before sealant is applied to the surfaces of an airplane, those surfaces must be clean of debris, oil, and other contamination. Proper cleaning requires training in specialized cleaning techniques....
The type of sealant you will use depends on the function and purpose of the component you are sealing. Knowing how to select the correct sealant is essential to performing the proper sealing ...
A special tool called a sealing gun is used to apply sealant to the different parts of an airplane. Understanding how to properly use the sealing gun will ensure you perform the sealing process ...
Electricity is used in almost every system on an airplane. The flow of electricity must be managed properly through the airplane structure.
Learning Objectives
Explain electrical ...
Wiring provides a pathway to power and control of almost every function in modern commercial airplanes. Knowledge of wire usage in an airplane is a valuable tool for airplane technicians....
Understanding the correct terms for wire components and collections of wires is very important for effective communications between aircraft technicians and engineering and quality personnel. ...
Understanding the basic identifiers of wires, cables, and wire bundles provides an excellent foundation for developing the skills to create and install wire bundles.
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Assembly electricians are often required to attach connectors during wire bundle installations. Knowledge of the tools and materials used to do this is very important.
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Understanding the parts of circular connectors and how they mate with each other enables an assembly electrician to install these connectors correctly.
Learning Objectives
Strip different...
Understanding the parts of MTC connectors and how they mate with each other enables an assembly electrician to install these connectors correctly.
Learning Objectives
Describe an MTC ...
Understanding the different methods, materials, and tools to tie wire bundles is important information for assembly electricians.
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Understand the areas of an airplane ...
The flight control systems of an airplane function to manipulate the flight control surfaces of the airplane. In this course, you will learn the purpose and function of airplane flight control ...
The mechanical systems in the airplane function to operate the primary flight control surfaces and other systems of the plane, including landing gear. In this course, you will learn about the ...
The landing gear on an airplane serves two purposes. It allows the plane to take off and land safely, and it allows the pilot to maneuver the plane on the ground. In this course, you will learn the...
Hydraulic systems are fluid power systems used in airplanes. A fluid power system is a mechanical system that uses the energy created by moving fluid to do work. Fluid power makes many systems in ...
A pneumatic system is a mechanical system that uses energy created by pressurized air to do work. Pneumatic systems operate many critical systems on an airplane and provide backup support when ...
Electricity powers many different systems in an airplane. In this course, you will learn about the components of an electrical system, how an electrical system works, and how to safely handle ...
Propulsion systems help the airplane overcome drag and achieve lift. They are a critical component to safely sustaining flight. In this course, you will learn the two primary types of propulsion ...
Fuel system store and deliver fuel to the aircraft power plants. In this course, you will learn about the types of fuel systems and how they function.
Learning Objectives
Identify the ...
The term avionics includes all the electronic equipment on an airplane. This equipment includes hundreds of systems, such as navigation, communication, sensors and indicators, and onboard computers...
Airplanes are exposed to all kinds of weather patterns that can create icy conditions. In this course, you will learn about the various systems that protect and remove ice from an airplane....
Environmental systems maintain the oxygen supply, temperature, and safety of the airplane cabin’s environment. In this course, you will learn why these systems are needed and how they operate....
Windows and doors are an integral part of the airplane structure. They allow safe entry and exit and give passengers a wonderful view from above. Their construction and function is critical to the ...
There are several engineered structural components inside the airframe of a commercial aircraft. Each of these components serves a unique function in terms of increasing the overall strength of the...
