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AM.I.B.K2

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Repair or alteration of an aircraft system or component(s) using drawings, blueprints, or system schematics to determine whether it conforms to its type design.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-92
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure › Approval of Repair
Approval of Repair Once the need for an aircraft repair has been established, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) defines the approval process. 14 CFR part 43, section 43.13(a) states that each person performing maintenance ... Administrator. AC 43.13-1 contains methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator for the inspection and repair of nonpressurized areas of civil aircraft, only when there are no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions. This data generally pertains to minor…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-101
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Typical Repairs for Aircraft Structures › Stringer Repair
Stringer Repair The fuselage stringers extend from the nose of the aircraft to the tail, and the wing stringers extend from the fuselage to the wing tip. Surface control stringers usually extend the length of the control surface. The skin ... stringers. Stringers may be damaged by vibration, corrosion, or collision. Because stringers are made in many different shapes, repair procedures differ. The repair may require the use of preformed or extruded repair material, or it may require material formed…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 6-1
Chapter 6: Aircraft Wood & Structural Repair › Wood Aircraft Construction & Repairs
Wood Aircraft Construction & Repairs The information presented in this chapter is general in nature and should not be regarded as a substitute for specific instructions contained in the aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance and repair manuals. Methods of construction vary greatly ... with different types of aircraft, as do the various repair and maintenance procedures required to keep them airworthy. When specific manufacturer’s manuals and instructions are not available, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1, Acceptable Methods…