Standard

 

AST 108 - Advanced Aircraft Blueprints

Course Description

Continues the study of aerospace blueprint applications in the manufacturing and repair process. Research skills necessary to locate information in technical publications will be emphasized. Topics include: installation drawings, methods drawings, undimensioned drawings, revisions, and technical publications

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Installation Drawings

Class

5

Methods Drawings

D. Lab

0

Undimensioned Drawings

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Revisions

Credit

5

Technical Publications

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

AST 102, ENG 101

Corequisite:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

INSTALLATION DRAWINGS

10

0

0

Identification of features

Identification of features

 

 

 

Interpretation

Interpret drawing to install various subassemblies.

 

 

 

METHODS DRAWINGS

10

0

0

Identification of features

Identify features of methods drawings.

 

 

 

Interpretation

Interpret drawings to execute manufacturing operations.

 

 

 

UNDIMENSIONED DRAWINGS

10

0

0

Identify features

Identify features on undimensioned drawings.

 

 

 

REVISIONS

10

0

0

Locate

Locate revision on aircraft drawing.

 

 

 

Analyze

Analyze the version information.

 

 

 

Application

Apply the revision.

 

 

 

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS

10

0

0

Information location

Use index to locate necessary information in technical publications.

 

 

 

Interpretation

Read and interpret selected information in technical publications and parts schematics.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Boeing. (Latest edition). Primary blueprint reading. Wichita, KS: Author.

Bonacci, N. (1987). Aircraft sheet metal. Casper, WY: IAP.

Lockheed Georgia, Inc. (Latest edition). Shop project books #1 through #6. Marietta, GA: 86 S. Cobb Drive, 30063.

McDonnell Douglas. (Latest edition). Blueprint reading and fundamentals. Macon, GA: 1821 Avondale Mill Rd., 31206.

Northrop Training. (Latest edition). Hole preparation, countersinking, predrill, & drilling. Author.

U.S. Department of Transportation (F.A.A.). (1976). Airframe and powerplant mechanics: Airframe handbook. Casper, WY: IAP.

U.S. Department of Transportation (F.A.A.). (1976). Airframe and powerplant mechanics: General handbook. Casper, WY: IAP.

 

Audiovisuals

 

TPC Training Systems. (1982). Metal working tools. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

       Grinders and Shears (#6)        

       Hand Tools (#3)

       Measuring Tools (#1)

       Pneumatic Drills (#4)

       Sheet Metal Working Tools (#2)

 

TPC Training Systems. (1982). Safety. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

       Introduction to Safety (#1)

       Personal Protection Equipment (#5)

       Recognizing Hazards (#2)

       Using Machinery Safely (#4)

       Working Safely (#3)