The registration deadline for the online Composite Structural Engineering Technology (CSET) Course is Feb. 21. The 11-week course, offered through Wichita State University's Office of Continuing Education begins March 3 and includes an optional laboratory session at the National Center for Aviation Training. Registration is available at online.
The course provides students with an awareness of safety issues related to engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and certification of composite materials associated with civil aircraft structures, in accordance with AC 20-107B (Composite Aircraft Structure). It is recommended for:
- FAA Directorate/ACO engineers & industry designees participating in the certification of composite structures.
- Engineers at aerospace companies who are involved in designing and analyzing composite structures
- International Civil Aviation Authorities and their designees responsible for certification of composite structures
Course topics include challenges of composites applications; design, material and fabrication development; proof of structure; quality control of composites manufacturing processes; and maintenance interface issues. In this course students will:
- Learn the basics of composite aircraft structure certification and gain a safety awareness of related engineering, manufacturing and maintenance principles.
- Interface with expert structural engineers from industry and the Federal Aviation Administration throughout the on-line class
- Take the knowledge learned in the on-line class and apply it in a hands-on laboratory to practice principles of engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance of composite structures
The course was developed by WSU's National Institute for Aviation Research, key industry experts and the FAA and is held twice yearly in the spring and fall. For more information, download the course information packet or contact Jody Hall by email or phone at (316) 978-6472.
