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  • Chapter 1: Aircraft Structures › Maintaining the Aircraft

    Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Alterations and AC 43.13-1, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair. If not addressed by the manufacturer’s literature, the technician may use the procedures outlined in these manuals to complete ... work in an acceptable manner. These procedures are not specific to any aircraft or component and typically cover methods used during maintenance of all aircraft. Note that the manufacturer’s instructions supersede the general procedures found…

  • Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Solid Laminates › Bonded Flush Patch Repairs

    these techniques, ultrasonics is arguably the most accurate and practical and is often used for surveying damage. Ultrasonics can be used to detect small delaminations located deep below the surface, unlike visual inspection and tap testing. Step 2: Removal ... structure is needed to ensure the repair has the same geometry as the surrounding structure. Step 5: Laminating Laminated repairs are usually done using the smallest ply-first taper sequence. While this repair is acceptable, it produces relatively weak, resin…

  • Chapter 3: Aircraft Fabric Covering › Legal Aspects of Fabric Covering

    holder has current approval for the fabric. Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair, contains acceptable practices for covering aircraft with fabric. It is a valuable source of general and specific information…