Course Details
Inspection Fundamentals
This course is designed to partially fulfill the curriculum requirements as set out in Appendix B Part 147 General Curriculum Subjects for Aviation Maintenance Technician Schools established by the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
This course will help you to understand the fundamental concepts surrounding the aircraft inspection methods, procedures, and frequency requirements. You will learn about the different types of basic inspection, as well as special inspections required by the FAA and when those inspections must be conducted. Furthermore, inspections using visual, magnetic, acoustic, and radiographic methods and tools will be covered. Finally, the course will cover basic inspection of composite materials including a brief discussion about visual inspection of metal welds. A sound inspection system is the cornerstone of any quality maintenance program designed to maintain aircraft in the best possible flying condition for the safety of passengers and crew and the savings of time and resources.
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Preparation for Inspection
Module Introduction
Preparation for Inspection
Publications and ATA iSpec 2200
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Types of Inspections
Module Introduction
Types of Inspections
Special Inspections
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Nondestructive Inspection
Module Introduction
Visual, Non-Destructive Inspection
Acoustic, Non-Destructive Inspection
Magnetic Inspection Tools
Radiographic Inspection Tools
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Composite Material Inspection
Module Introduction
Composite Material Inspection
Weld Inspection
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Review
Exam