Navigate / EASA

MODULE 6. MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

Regulation (EU) 2023/989

MODULE 6. MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

LEVEL

A

B1

B3

B2

B2L

6.1 Aircraft materials — ferrous





(a) Alloy steels used in aircraft;

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(b) Testing of ferrous materials;

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1


(c) Repair and inspection procedures.

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1

6.2 Aircraft materials — non-ferrous





(a) Characteristics;

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1


(b) Testing of non-ferrous materials;

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(c) Repair and inspection procedures.

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1

6.3 Aircraft materials – composite and non-metallic




6.3.1 Composite and non-metallic other than wood and fabric





(a) Characteristics;

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2


(b) Detection of defects

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2

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(c) Repairs and inspection procedures.

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1

6.3.2 Wooden structures

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1

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6.3.3 Fabric covering

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6.4 Corrosion





(a) Chemical fundamentals;

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(b) Types of corrosion.

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6.5 Fasteners




6.5.1 Screw threads

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2

6.5.2 Bolts, studs and screws

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2

2

6.5.3 Locking devices

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2

2

6.5.4 Aircraft rivets

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2

1

6.6 Pipes and unions





(a) Identification;

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2


(b) Standard unions.

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1

6.7 Springs

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1

6.8 Bearings

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6.9 Transmissions

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6.10 Control cables

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6.11 Electrical cables and connectors

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