Benefits of Digital Composite Repair Technology — Aircraft Innovation

An experienced mechanic for aircraft, Dawson Fuller repairs military and commercial aircraft components as an aircraft repair technician with Applied Aerodynamics. Dawson Fuller is pursuing certification as an A&P mechanic, allowing him to conduct numerous maintenance and modification work on aircraft autonomously and repair and maintain the majority of the aircraft’s components.

The demand for dependable, on-site composite repair solutions rises as aircraft manufacturers build more and larger composite aircraft components. Repairing composites can be complicated, requiring human or scanner-based examination, machining the damaged area of the part, and patching with fresh material using methods like re-laminating through infusion or mechanical connections. Many of these procedures have traditionally been carried out by hand.

There are numerous portable repair technologies on the market to speed up repairing major aircraft components such as wings and fuselages that cannot be transported to a repair shop easily. These systems incorporate inspection, scarfing, and repair into a single system powered by digital technology. These methods allow for seamless composite examination and repair.