What are NDT techniques in aircraft maintenance?

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) techniques are inspection methods that detect defects without damaging the structure, including visual inspection, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic testing, eddy current, radiography, magnetic particle inspection, and infrared thermography.

What is a bonded repair in composite structures?

A bonded repair uses adhesive to bond repair patches to damaged composite structure without mechanical fasteners. Bonded repairs maintain aerodynamic smoothness and structural integrity.

Advanced Airbus SRM Training | Aircraft Structure Repair

Course Overview

Advanced training for evaluating and repairing routine structural damage on Airbus aircraft, covering both metallic and composite structures with NDT techniques.

This comprehensive course provides trainees with advanced knowledge required to evaluate routine structural damage found on Airbus aircraft and determine appropriate rectification actions. It focuses on evaluation and repair methodology for both metallic and composite structures discovered during maintenance.

Through real-life examples of damages commonly found during routine maintenance, trainees will learn how to assess and decide on rectification actions using appropriate documentation, particularly the SRM, with support from experienced instructors throughout the learning process.

This advanced program addresses the gap left by aircraft type rating courses by equipping trainees with necessary knowledge and background to enhance confidence when handling structural defects on both metallic and composite structures, plus providing a general overview of NDT techniques used to diagnose, evaluate, and repair structural defects.

Learning Outcomes

Understand Airbus aircraft structure configuration in comprehensive detail for both metallic and composite structures

Use and interpret Airbus documentation including SRM, Drawings, CML, PMS, Standards Manual, and NTM

Understand structural damages on metallic and composite components experienced on in-service aircraft

Build foundations for structural damage evaluation as per Airbus SRM for both material types

Determine course of action when discovering structural damage on composite or metallic structures

Apply NDT techniques awareness for damage diagnosis and evaluation

Design and execute composite repairs including bonded and bolted repair schemes

Communicate effectively with Airbus for damage reporting and technical requests

Course Content & Topics Covered

The course consists of 9 major comprehensive modules:

Airbus Approval of a Repair Design
Design Goals
Structure Design
External / Internal Loads
Fuselage Standard Sections
Typical Fuselage Joints / Splices
Nose FWD Fuselage
Center Fuselage
Cone / Rear Fuselage
Pylons
Stabilizers
Wings
Introduction to Composite

Airbus Documentation
SRM Presentation
Drawing Set Presentation
How to Move Within Drawing Set
PMS (Planning Manual for Structural)
CML (Component Maintenance Manual)
SM (Standards Manual)

Damage Types
Structure Design VS Allowable Damage
Allowable Damage Reading
Mapping
Nominal Thickness Determination

Materials
Fasteners
Spacing and Margin Data
Doubler Thickness Determination
Fuselage SRM Repairs
THS Leading Edge SRM Repairs
Outer Wing Fixed Leading Edge / Slats Repairs

Structure Types
Matrix Materials
Fiber Materials
Fiber & Matrix Combination
Semi-finished Products
Core Materials
Adhesives
Miscellaneous Materials
Environmental Influence
Materials Qualification
Advanced Composite Manufacturing Processes
Curing
Manufacturing Methods

Introduction Design Considerations
Lightning Strike Protections / Static Discharge
Galvanic Corrosion Protection
Paint Scheme
Fluid Ingress / Erosion

Introduction
Visual Method
Liquid Penetrant
Ultrasonic Method
Eddy Current Method
Radiography
Magnetic Particles Inspections
Infrared Thermography
NDT Personnel Training and Qualification
Airbus NTM Familiarization

Inspection Techniques
Repair Design Introduction
Repair Design Philosophy
Bonded Repair Generalities
Allowable Damage Repairs
Monolithic/Sandwich Skin Lay-up Repairs
Monolithic Hot Bond Repairs
Sandwich Wet Lay-up Repairs
Sandwich Hot Bond Repairs
Specific Repairs
Lightning Strike Protection Restoration
Design Data
Bolted Repair Design
Design of Bolted Repair Schemes
Bolted Repairs - Lightning Strike Restoration
Bolted Repairs Data
Fasteners

Damage Report Compilation - Principles
Aircraft Jacking for Structural Repair - Shoring
TechRequest Presentation
Conclusions

Learning Format

Live Virtual Classroom on MS Teams

Course Structure: 16 sessions of 4 hours each (64 hours total)

Course Information

Target Audience:
Maintenance Engineers, Composite Repair Technicians, Technical Services
Duration:
64 hours (16 sessions × 4 hours)
Delivery:
Live virtual (MS Teams)
Certificate:
Upon completion

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Prerequisites

Fluency in English language

Who Should Attend

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
Aircraft Maintenance Managers
Certifying Staff
Technical Services Engineers
Continuing Airworthiness Engineers
CAMO Nominated Persons and Managers
Maintenance Control Engineers
Sheet Metal Workers
Composite Repair Technicians
Aircraft Maintenance Planning Engineers
Compliance Monitoring Managers
Compliance Monitoring Auditors

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Frequently Asked Questions

The basic course (32 hours) focuses on metallic structure repair fundamentals, while the advanced course (64 hours) covers both metallic and composite structures comprehensively, including composite materials, composite repair design (bonded and bolted), NDT techniques, lightning strike protection, and advanced damage reporting. The advanced course is twice the duration and provides complete coverage of modern aircraft structural repair.

Composite materials in aircraft are advanced materials made from fiber reinforcement (typically carbon fiber) embedded in a matrix (usually epoxy resin). Modern Airbus aircraft use composites extensively for weight reduction and improved performance. This course covers composite structure types, materials, manufacturing processes, damage assessment, and specialized repair techniques for both monolithic and sandwich composite structures.

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) techniques are inspection methods that detect defects without damaging the structure. This course covers visual inspection, liquid penetrant, ultrasonic testing, eddy current, radiography, magnetic particle inspection, and infrared thermography. You'll learn when and how each technique is used for damage diagnosis on both metallic and composite structures, plus NDT personnel qualifications and Airbus NTM documentation.

A bonded repair uses adhesive to bond repair patches to damaged composite structure without mechanical fasteners. This course teaches bonded repair philosophy, allowable damage repairs, wet lay-up repairs, hot bond repairs for both monolithic and sandwich structures, repair design principles, curing processes, and lightning strike protection restoration. Bonded repairs maintain aerodynamic smoothness and structural integrity.

Lightning strike protection is a conductive layer (typically metal mesh or foil) applied to composite aircraft structures to safely conduct lightning strike energy away from critical areas. Composite materials are non-conductive, so protection is essential for flight safety. This course covers lightning strike protection systems, damage assessment when protection is compromised, and restoration procedures for both bonded and bolted repairs.

Monolithic composite structures consist of solid laminated composite plies, while sandwich structures have composite face sheets bonded to a lightweight core material (honeycomb or foam). Sandwich structures provide high stiffness-to-weight ratios for aircraft components. This course covers both structure types, their unique damage modes, specific inspection requirements, and different repair techniques including core replacement and face sheet repair.

Communication with Airbus for structural repairs involves damage reporting through official channels, TechRequest submissions for complex repairs requiring engineering assessment, and proper documentation compilation. This course covers damage report principles, required information and photos, TechRequest procedures, aircraft jacking and shoring considerations, and effective communication protocols to obtain timely Airbus engineering support and repair approvals.

While the advanced course covers all basic metallic repair topics, it moves at a faster pace to accommodate the extensive composite content. If you're new to aircraft structural repair, the basic course provides a solid foundation. However, if you have practical experience with aircraft structures and want comprehensive coverage of both metallic and composite repairs including NDT techniques, you can proceed directly to the advanced course.

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Airbus Aircraft Structure Repair and Maintenance

Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

Course Content & Topics Covered