Technical training
Blade Repair Standard / V5 02052025
The participants shall:
Practise the ability to take focused photographs of blade damage from long and short distances, including a scale to indicate the size of the damage on short distance photographs
ELEMENT 21.4 - TAP TEST
Learning objectives:
188) The participants can describe possible causes of delamination in a blade (Knowledge, basic level)
189) The participants can perform a tap test to locate areas of delamination (Skills, intermediate level)
190) The participants can take responsibility for performing a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre-reinforced composite structure (Ability, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Show examples of a delaminated fibre reinforced composite material and explain possible causes of delamination, such as impact damage
Demonstrate how to locate the outer edges of an area of delamination by performing a tap test with an appropriate tool
Ask the participants relevant questions about the possible causes of delamination in a blade
Facilitate practice to improve the participants’ ability to perform a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre-reinforced composite structure
Give constructive feedback on the participants’ ability to perform a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre-reinforced composite structure
The participants shall:
Share their understanding of the possible causes of delamination in a blade
Practise the ability to perform a tap test to identify the extent of areas of delamination in a fibre reinforced composite structure
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