Materials and Hardware (M6) - ENAC-IT
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Introduction
The Materials and Hardware (Module 6) course for B1/B2, aligned with the latest EASA Part-66 (July 2024) standards, equips aircraft maintenance engineers with essential knowledge of aircraft materials and hardware components. Covering ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composites, corrosion prevention, fasteners, and mechanical systems, this course ensures participants can effectively inspect, maintain, and repair critical aircraft structures. Completion of this course prepares learners for B1/B2 certification and enables them to uphold safety and reliability standards in modern aviation.
Course Features
- Comprehensive Material Knowledge: In-depth study of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, composite materials, wooden structures, and fabric coverings.
- Corrosion Detection and Prevention: Understanding of corrosion types, chemical fundamentals, and advanced prevention methods.
- Aircraft Fasteners and Hardware: Detailed coverage of screw threads, bolts, studs, screws, locking devices, and rivets, including installation and applications.
- Mechanical Components Maintenance: Inspection and servicing of springs, bearings, transmissions, control cables, and electrical connectors.
- Pipes, Unions, and Fluid Systems: Identification and maintenance of pipes, unions, and related hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Practical Repair and Inspection Training: Hands-on exercises in defect detection, repair techniques, and hardware installation.
- EASA Part-66 Compliance: Fully updated to meet the latest EASA Part-66 (July 2024) regulatory standards for B1/B2 certification.
Target Audience
This course is designed for aircraft maintenance engineers pursuing EASA Part-66 B1 (mechanical) or B2 (avionics) certification. It is ideal for professionals in EASA Part-145 maintenance organizations, aerospace engineering students, and technicians seeking expertise in aircraft materials and hardware. Whether preparing for certification or enhancing technical skills, this course provides the essential knowledge for success in B1 and B2-certified roles.
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6.1a.1 Characteristcs,properties and identification of common alloy steel used in aircraft. -
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6.1a.2 Heat treatment and application of alloy of steels.
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6.1b.1 Testing of ferrous materials for hardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance.
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6.1c Repair and inspection procedures for ferrous materials, structures, and airframes.
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6.2a.1 Characteristics, properties and identification of common non-ferrous materials used in aircraft;
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6.2a.2 Heat treatment and application of non-ferrous materials.
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6.2b Testing of non-ferrous materials for hardness, tensile strength, fatigue strength and impact resistance.
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6.2c Repair and inspection procedures for non-ferrous materials, structures, and airframes.
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6.3.1 Composite and non-metallic materials other than wood and fabric
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6.3.1a.1 Characteristics, properties and identification of common composite and non-metallic materials, other than wood, used in aircraft;
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6.3.1a.2 Sealant and bonding agents
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6.3.1b Detection of defects/deterioration in composite and non-metallic materials.
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6.3.1c Repair of and inspection procedures for composite and non-metallic materials, structures, and airframes.
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6.3.2.1 Construction methods of wooden airframe structures.
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6.3.2.2 Characteristics,properties and types of wood and glue used in aeroplanes.
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6.3.2.3 Preservation and maintenance of wooden structure.
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6.3.2.4 Types of defects in wooden material and wooden structure.
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6.3.2.5 The detection of defects in wooden structure.
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6.3.2.6 Repair of wooden structure.
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6.3.3.1 Characteristics,properties and type of fabrics used in aeroplanes.
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6.3.3.2 Inspection methods for fabric.
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6.3.3.3 Types of defects infabrics.
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6.3.3.4 Repair of fabric covering.
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6.5.1.1 Screw threads.
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6.5.1.2 Screw nomeclature.
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6.5.1.3 Thread forms,dimensions and tolerances for standard threads used in aircraft.
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6.5.1.4 Measuring screw threads.
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6.5.2.1 Bolt types: specification, identification and marking of aircraft bolts, international standards.
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6.5.2.2 Nuts: self locking, anchor,standard types.
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6.5.2.3 Machine screws: aircraft specifications.
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6.5.2.4 Studs: types and uses, insretion and removal.
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6.5.2.5 Self taping screws, dowels.
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6.5.3.1 Locking devices: Tab and spring washers, locking plates, split pins pal-nuts,wire locking, quick releas fastners, keys circlips cotter pins.
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6.5.4.1 Aircraft rivets: Types of solid and blind rivets Specifications and identification, heat treatment.
