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AVT 2236 Non-Metallic Structures

This course covers composites, different types of composite glass, wood structures, types of wood used in aircraft, defects in wood, proper repair of fabric and wood structures, types of fabrics used to cover aircraft structures, sewing, lacing and finishing, and the required inspection of fabrics on aircraft. Two classroom, six lab hours per week.

Prerequisites: None

Course Outcomes
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of types of composites and their use in aircraft structures, inspection methods for composites, and finishes for composites.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of types of wood used in aircraft, inspection, preparation, removal and repair of bad sections, wood glues used, and finish requirements for wood structures.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of different types of fabric covering for aircraft structures, stitching for fabric structures, lacing around structures, preparation for shrinking, and finishing.
Credit Hours: 4
  • Classroom: 2 hours
  • Lab: 6 hours
  • Division: Science, Mathematics and Engineering
  • Department: Aviation Technology
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: No
Available Sections
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 13, Rm 107
Faculty: Bohn
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: A Term
Course Fee: $15.00
Open Seats: 2
Meets: TW from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Section: A02
Open Seats: 2
Meets: TW from
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Section: A02