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

AM.II.B.K4

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Permissible substitutes and other materials used in the construction and repair of wood structures.

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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…
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 ... their weight savings over aluminum parts. New 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…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 6-2
Chapter 6: Aircraft Wood & Structural Repair › Wood Aircraft Construction & Repairs › Inspection of Wood Structures
earlier date. This means that if an individual does not have the previous aviation woodworking experience performing the repair on an aircraft, regulation requires a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic or repairman who has had previous experience in the operation ... concerned to supervise that person. The ability to inspect wood structures and recognize defects (dry rot, compression failures, etc.) can be learned through experience and instruction from knowledgeable certificated mechanics and appropriately qualified technical instructors. Inspection of Wood Structures…