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

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Thermoplastic material installation procedures.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 7-1
Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Description of Composite Structures › Laminated Structures
Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials Description of Composite Structures Introduction Composite materials are becoming more important in the construction of aerospace structures. Aircraft parts made from composite materials, such as fairings, spoilers, and flight controls, were developed during the 1960s ... generation large aircraft are designed with all composite fuselage and wing structures, and the repair of these advanced composite materials requires an in-depth knowledge of composite structures, materials, and tooling. The primary advantages of composite materials are their high…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 8-28
Chapter 8: Cleaning & Corrosion Control › Mechanical Cleaning Materials › Mild Abrasive Materials
Nonionic Detergent Cleaners These materials may be either water-soluble or oil-soluble. The oil-soluble detergent cleaner is effective in a 3 to 5 percent solution in dry cleaning solvent for softening and removing heavy preservative coatings. This mixture ... performance is similar to the emulsion cleaners mentioned previously. Mechanical Cleaning Materials Mechanical cleaning materials must be used with care and in accordance with directions given, if damage to finishes and surfaces is to be avoided. Mild Abrasive Materials…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 7-46
Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Fasteners Used with Composite Laminates › Eddie-Bolt® Fasteners
Figure 7-77. ASP fastener system installation sequence. The specific differences in these fasteners for composite structure in contrast to metal structure are small. For the Hi-Lok®, material compatibility is the only issue; aluminum collars are not recommended. Standard ... Huck-Spin® lockbolt requires a hat-shaped collar that incorporates a flange to spread the high bearing loads during installation. The lockbolt pin designed for use in composite structure has six annular grooves as opposed to five for metal structure…