In this course,
you’ll learn about metal 3D printing. You’ll discover the advantages of 3D
printing as well as the different forms of metal used. You’ll also get a brief
overview of the ...
In this course,
you’ll learn about the metal 3D printing process of powder bed fusion. You’ll
find out about its applications advantages, and disadvantages, as well as the
materials and ...
In this course,
you’ll learn about binder jetting. You’ll find out about the advantages of
binder jetting. You’ll also discover the equipment and steps used in binder
jetting. You’ll learn about...
In this course,
you’ll learn about the metal 3D printing process of directed energy deposition.
You’ll also discover common applications, the equipment needed, and the general
steps involved in ...
In this course,
you’ll learn about bound metal deposition.
You’ll find out about its applications as well as the equipment and materials used. You'll discover the general
steps involved in the ...
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 ...
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.Estimated ...
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, ...
Aircraft are
manufactured in many shapes, sizes, and configurations. In this course, you
will learn how to identify airplanes based on their unique configuration. Estimated completion time ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.Estimated ...
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.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1....
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.
Estimated completion time ...
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.
Estimated completion ...
Understanding the parts of circular connectors and how they mate
with each other enables an assembly electrician to install these connectors correctly.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1....
Understanding the parts of MTC connectors and how they mate with
each other enables an assembly electrician to install these connectors
correctly.
Estimated completion time (hours): 0.9
By ...
Understanding the different methods, materials, and tools to tie
wire bundles is important information for assembly electricians.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1.5
By the end of this ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
Estimated completion time (hours): 1....
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...