Course DC20 (8 Hrs) - FAA Course: C-IND-IM-120316-K-006-015

Level 1 -  Fixed Wing Aircraft Vibration Maintenance

Description: This course introduces vibration theory, balancing and measurement of vibration as applied to fixed-wing aircraft. The classroom session emphasizes proper use of the MicroVib II Aircraft Analyzer for both propeller balancing and vibration analysis. The flight line session allows the equipment user to have "hands-on" experience installing and using the MicroVib II Aircraft Analyzer on actual aircraft.

Who Should Attend: Recommended for aircraft maintenance technicians and engineering personnel who have little or no previous experience in vibration theory and/or balancing.

Classroom Session (4 hrs):

• Physics and Vibration Theory
• Vibration Frequency and Magnitude
• Causes of Vibration
• Measuring Vibration
• Balancing Rotating Machinery
• Waveform vs. Spectrum Analysis
• Spectrum Frequency Range and Resolution
• Machine Component Identification
• MicroVib II File System and File Types
• MicroVib II Application Notes
• MicroVib II Balancing Standard Rotors
• MicroVib II Spectrum Analysis
• MicroBase Professional Basics
• MicroVib II Hands-On (lab)

Flight line Session (4 hrs):

• Reading Application Notes
• Equipment Requirements
• Equipment Installation
• Equipment Setup
• Aircraft Propeller Balancing
• Aircraft Accessory Balancing
• Temp to Permanent Conversion
• Move Line Checks
• Aircraft Vibration Analysis
• Myths and Misconceptions
• Common Errors
• Post Processing with MicroBase Professional