Technical training
Blade Repair Standard / V5 23022026
The participants shall:
Share their understanding of typical aerodynamic performance and protection systems used in blades
ELEMENT 14.5 - FAULTS, IMPLICATIONS AND MITIGATIONS
Learning objective:
104) The participants can discuss typical blade faults, damage, causes, implications, and mitigations (Knowledge, intermediate level)
The instructor shall:
Show examples of, and facilitate group discussions on, typical blade faults, damages, possible causes and the subsequent performance implications:
a.
erosion
b.
lightning
c.
delamination
d.
foreign object collisions
e.
cracks
Facilitate group discussions on the role of the following in reducing blade damage:
a.
proper handling
b.
lightning protection systems
c.
inspection and maintenance
d.
leading edge protection
e. temporary repairs which can protect the blade against additional damage before final repairs
f. final repair using proper materials in an approved weather condition according to work instruction (grinding, lamination, leading edge protection etc.)
Give constructive feedback on the participants’ group discussions about typical blade faults, damages, causes, implications, and mitigations
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