Print Email Facebook Twitter The use of 3D modeling software to enhance rotorcraft maintenance training Part of: 20th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology (ISAP 2019)· list the conference papers Title The use of 3D modeling software to enhance rotorcraft maintenance training Author Torres, C.D. (Purdue University) Kozak, B.J. (Purdue University) Date 2019-05-07 Abstract In order to obtain an airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate, students must receive a minimum of 1,900 hours of instruction from an FAA approved 14 CFR Part 147 School. Within Part 147, students are only required to learn about helicopters at a level 1 proficiency, which requires only classroom lectures. In order to fill this possible gap in knowledge, the authors created a training exercise at the sophomore level. A helicopter tail rotor was simulated using CATIA to model common stresses on helicopter components. Additionally, helicopter accident reports were used to increase the understanding of proper maintenance, and how components can affect the failure of the rotary system. Through the exercise, students are expected to improve their knowledge of rotary assemblies, while simultaneously expanding their comprehension of statics. As students progress through their Part 147 training, they can apply their understanding of flight-critical components while making inferences on safety and procedures. To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:9020476c-dbd1-4433-92a0-19db48c48cdc Part of collection Conference proceedings Document type conference paper Rights (c) 2019 the author(s) Files PDF THE USE OF 3D MODELING SOFTWARE.pdf 782.85 KB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:9020476c-dbd1-4433-92a0-19db48c48cdc/datastream/OBJ/view