AM.I.E.S9
SkillFabricate a cable assembly using a swaged-end fitting.
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- Chapter 7: Aircraft Materials, Hardware, & Processes › Aircraft Metals › Control Cables & Terminals
Aircraft control cables are fabricated from carbon steel or stainless steel. Cable Construction The basic component of a cable is a wire. The diameter of the wire determines the total diameter of the cable. Several wires are preformed into ... then formed into a strand. These preformed strands are laid around a straight center strand to form a cable. Cable designations are based on the number of strands and the number of wires in each strand. The most common aircraft…
- Chapter 3: Aircraft Fabric Covering › General Fabric Covering Process › Preparation for Fabric Covering Work
custom-fit presewn fabric envelope is slid into position over a fuselage for the envelope method of fabric covering. Other than fitting, most steps in the covering process are the same as with the blanket covering method. Many ... this and other covering process materials. Grounding of work to prevent static electricity build-up may be required. All fabric re-covering processes also involve multiple coats of various products that are sprayed onto the fabric surface…
- Chapter 3: Aircraft Fabric Covering › Approved Materials › Fabric
Fabric A Technical Standard Order (TSO) is a minimum performance standard issued by the FAA for specified materials, parts, processes, and appliances used on civil aircraft. For example, TSO-C15d, Aircraft Fabric, Grade A, prescribes the minimum performance standards that ... approved aircraft fabric must meet. Fabric that meets or exceeds the TSO can be used as a covering. Fabric approved to replace Grade-A cotton, such as polyester, must meet the same criteria. TSO-C15d also refers to another document…