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

AM.II.A.S3

Skill

Determine applicability of sheet metal for a repair in a specific application.

Study note

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.

From the FAA library

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-93
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure › Repair of Stressed Skin Structure
Repair of Stressed Skin Structure In aircraft construction, stressed skin is a…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-86
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Basic Principles of Sheet Metal Repair › Keeping Weight to a Minimum
Shear Strength & Bearing Strength Aircraft structural joint design involves an attempt to…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-90
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure › Structural Support During Repair
Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure The following criteria can be used to help an aircraft technician decide upon the repairability of a sheet metal structure: • Type of damage. Figure 4-170. Repair of cracks by stop-drilling. Type of original ... material. Location of the damage. • Type of repair required. • Tools and equipment available to make the repair. The following methods, procedures, and materials are only typical and should not be used as the authority for a repair. Structural Support During…