Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task A. Metallic Structures

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Types of sheet metal defects.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-89
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Basic Principles of Sheet Metal Repair › Types of Damage & Defects
metal, usually to an appreciable depth over a relatively long and narrow…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-85
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Basic Principles of Sheet Metal Repair
The function of any damaged part must be carefully determined to ensure…