At present we are offering the following courses in this area of expertise:
EST-201: Airworthiness requirements for transport category aircraft - structures
Description
The course is designed to provide an overview of the structural requirements of the RBHA/RBAC 25, including discussion of main issues, policies and interpretive material.
Objectives
- To learn about the interpretation of structural requirements in order to conduct compliance demonstration approvals
- To learn about the main compliance acceptance criteria
- To identify critical items that past experience has shown can lead to problems
Program
- RBHA/RBAC 25 - Subpart C - Structures requirements
- RBHA/RBAC 25 - Specific structures related requirements in subparts A, B, D, E, F and G
Target audience
- Engineers involved in aircraft structures, supplemental type approval and continued airworthiness
- Professionals of any field with an interest in the subject
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of aerospace engineering
- Basic knowledge of aircraft certification requirements
Running time
60 class-hours
Technical coordinator
Oscar Nunes de Abreu
EST-203: Fatigue resistance and damage tolerance analysis
Description
The course is designed to teach engineers how to perform fatigue resistance and damage tolerance analysis within the fields of aircraft type certification and supplemental aircraft type certification.
Objectives
- To interpret the requirements for fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
- To implement the various theories for fatigue and damage tolerance analysis calculations
- To analyze load calculations for repairs on the original structure and for reinforcements for the installation of external equipment on the fuselage (eg antennas)
- To analyze aircraft structure fatigue and damage tolerance analysis reports
- To identify the need to make changes to the continued airworthiness limitations
Program
- History of the development of Fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
- Certification regulations
- Definitions
- Structural modification analysis
- The design of structural modifications
- Understanding fatigue and damage tolerance analysis
- Example: Fatigue and damage tolerance analysis of a riveted joint
- Examples of fatigue and damage tolerance analysis and continued airworthiness
- Fracture mechanics exercises with MathCad
- Damage tolerance exercises with the program C-2000
Target audience
- Engineers and technicians who are involved or plan to be involved in structural certification
- Professionals of any field with an interest in the subject
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of aerospace engineering
- Basic knowledge of airworthiness requirements
Running time
16 class-hours
Technical coordinator
Oscar Nunes de Abreu
EST-204: Structural testing techniques
Description
The course is designed to present the general procedures in conducting structural certification tests to show compliance with applicable portions of the airworthiness requirements (RBAC), in accordance with the procedures described in the ANAC MPH-800 Handbook, as well as a description of some representative tests, methodology, equipments and test set-up.
Objectives
- To learn about structural testing standards (devices, equipment, precautions)
- To identify the means of load application
- To recognize the means of collecting and processing data
- To identify the procedures and precautions to be taken to meet the MPH-800 standards
Program
- General procedures for conducting structural tests
- Static tests
- Fatigue tests
- Bird impact tests
- Landing gear tests
- Ground vibration tests
- Pressurization proof tests
Target audience
- Engineers and technicians who are involved or plan to be involved in structural testing and conformity inspections
- Professionals of any field with an interest in the subject
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of aerospace engineering
- Basic knowledge of type certification and conformity inspections
- Basic knowledge of airworthiness requirements
Running time
16 class-hours
Technical coordinator
Oscar Nunes de Abreu