AFAB 220 - ADVANCED COMPOSITE

    Recent Professors
    Elaine Clinton
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    16 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    7
    Prerequisite
    Completion of AFAB 120. This course is designed to familiarize students with advanced aircraft composite manufacturing techniques and knowledge, which includes instructor-led lecture and hands-on training in shop safety and workmanship fundamentals, the use of tools and equipment, 5S, MES functions, and composite system fundamentals including layup, debulking, ply direction, vacuum bagging, leak detection, curing, PIs, surface prep, pinking, darting, overlapping, buttsplicing, bonding, and inspections. Students are required to interpret engineering prints, work instructions, manufacturing documentation and or drawings. (AVC) 91
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of AFAB 220
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is designed to familiarize students with advanced aircraft composite manufacturing techniques and knowledge, which includes instructor-led lecture and hands-on training in shop safety and workmanship fundamentals, the use of tools and equipment, 5S, MES functions, and composite system fundamentals including layup, debulking, ply direction, vacuum bagging, leak detection, curing, PIs, surface prep, pinking, darting, overlapping, buttsplicing, bonding, and inspections. Students are required to interpret engineering prints, work instructions, manufacturing documentation and or drawings.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–10:30pm