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Procedures for weld repairs.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 14-19
Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel Tanks › Rigid Removable Fuel Tanks
fuel tanks must be done in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. It is especially critical to follow all safety procedures when welding repairs are performed. Fuel vapors must be removed from the tank to prevent explosion. This typically involves washing…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 5-15
Chapter 5: Aircraft Welding › Oxy-Acetylene Welding of Ferrous Metals › Steel (Including SAE 4130)
materials that are gas welded most frequently. As the carbon content of steel increases, it may be repaired by welding using specific procedures for various alloy types. Factors involved are the carbon content and hardenability. For corrosion-resistant and heat…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 14-46
Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel Tank Repair › Welded Tanks
repair. It must be treated to remove any fuel vapors that remain in the tank before it is welded. This is critical to avoid serious injury from explosion should the fuel vapor ignite. The manufacturer usually gives a procedure ... Follow the manufacturer’s procedure for the proper time to keep the cleaning medium in the tank and for prepping the tank for welding in general. After a seam or a damaged area is welded, you must clean the tank…