This course provides training for operators who will build or inspect hardware to NASA-STD-8739.1, Polymeric Applications. Topics include staking, conformal coating, potting, and bonding. Practical exercises include demonstrating inspection techniques for these polymeric material applications and demonstration of students’ competency for using these techniques in a manner that produces hardware that meets the requirements of the standard. STI has SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors to the NASA-STD-8739.1. Note: NASA-STD-8739.6 “Implementation Requirements for NASA Approved Workmanship Standards” states: 5.2.2 SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors may train operators and inspectors inside and outside of their own organization as well as U.S. government civil service personnel (NASA and non-NASA). ATTN: Initial training courses require an eye exam to be submitted prior to attending class.

This initial training course provides instruction to those who are responsible for building or inspecting electrical cables and harnesses per NASA-STD-8739.4, Crimping, Interconnecting Cables, Harnesses, and Wiring. Topics include wire and cable preparation, connector contact preparation and installation into connectors, crimp ring and backshell installation, installation of splices, installation of grounding wires, harness manufacturing techniques, quality control practices, and quality assurance measurements. All of the requirements contained in the standard are discussed. STI has SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors to the NASA-STD-8739,4. Note: NASA-STD-8739.6 “Implementation Requirements for NASA Approved Workmanship Standards” it states: 5.2.2 SMA-Sponsored Level B instructors may train operators and inspectors inside and outside of their own organization as well as U.S. government civil service personnel (NASA and non-NASA).

ATTN: Initial training courses require an eye exam to be submitted prior to attending class.