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

AM.II.A.K8

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Rivet removal and installation methods.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-45
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Structural Fasteners › Special Purpose Fasteners
usually not used when driven rivets can be installed. Blind rivets shall not be used: 1. In fluid-tight areas. 2. On aircraft in air intake areas where rivet parts may be ingested by the engine. 3. On aircraft control ... rivet shank. Support the opposite side of the structure to prevent structural damage. Figure 4-98. Rivet removal. Figure 4-99. NACA riveting method. Figure 4-100. Assorted fasteners. hulls below the water level, or other heavily stressed locations…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-88
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Basic Principles of Sheet Metal Repair › Flutter & Vibration Precautions
flight. Under certain conditions, counterbalance weight is added forward of the hinge line to maintain balance. Add or remove balance weights only when necessary in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Flight testing must be accomplished to ensure flutter ... contains an illustration for a similar repair along with a list of the types of material, rivets and rivet spacing, and the methods and procedures to be used. Any additional knowledge needed to make a repair is also detailed…