Module C5 - Fabric Repairs
Available
01 July 2009
Duration
1 Day 09.30 – 16.00
Includes lunch break approx 30 mins and 2 tea breaks approx 15 mins each.
Pre-requisite Knowledge/Experience
1. Module F1 - Introduction to Aviation Heritage
2. Module C1 - Aircraft Structures
3. Module C3 - Wooden Aircraft Repairs
Location
Any BAPC organisation with suitable facilities
Class Size
Maximum of four (4) volunteers per session
Applicability
Any volunteer in the aviation heritage sector.
Course Aim
To provide volunteers with the necessary knowledge to carry out basic repairs to fabric covered aircraft.
Content
Health & Safety implications.
Reconise the different fabrics used on heritage aircraft.
Basic repair techniques and tooling.
Purpose of stringing (or lacing)
Basic knowledge of hand sewing & tying locking knots.
Principle of applying dope to fabric covereed aircraft.
Assessment
Assessment will be carried out by means of a question paper containing Multiple Choice Questions. The pass mark shall be 80%.
All volunteers may choose whether or not to undergo assessment. Anyone opting for the package will be required to pay a £5.00 registration fee, payable to City & Guilds, for each certificate awarded.
NQF Level
1 Credit at Level 2
