Course Details
Aircraft Drawings
This course will help you understand how detailed and complex information is communicated visually through the use of documents such as drawings, schematics, diagrams, flowcharts, charts, graphs, and images. Furthermore, you will learn how to recognize the meaning of the types of lines, symbols, and tables of data that may be present on these documents. Lastly, you will be introduced to the different methods of creating, storing, and accessing drawings, diagrams, and schematics. Drawings and imagery serve a critical role in the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of aircraft. At the conclusion of this course, you will have developed an understanding of the critical role that drawings serve in aviation and gained the ability to read and interpret these important documents.
Recommended Prerequisites
Basic Reading Comprehension, Basic Computer Skills, Basic Internet Browsing Skills
What You’ll Learn
Course Module Listing
Overview
Pre-Course Survey
Course Introduction
Computer Graphics and Aviation Drawings
Module Introduction
Introduction to Aircraft Drawings
Types of Drawings
Title Blocks and Universal Numbering System
Bill of Material and Other Drawing Data
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Illustration Methods and Meanings of Symbols and Lines
Module Introduction
Methods of Illustration: Drawings
Methods of Illustration: Diagrams and Flowcharts
Lines and Drawing Symbols
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Reading, Interpreting and Storing Drawings
Module Introduction
Interpreting Drawings and Sketches
Equipment, Visual Data and Storage
Module Summary
Module Assessment
Review
Exam
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