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

AM.II.B.K8

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Types of approved aircraft covering material.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 4-93
Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure › Approval of Repair
the strengthening, reinforcing, splicing, and manufacturing of primary structural members or their…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 5-35
Chapter 6: Aircraft Wood & Structural Repair › Introduction
with FAA-approved instructions. If the manufacturer stress relieved the engine mount after welding, the engine mount should again be stress relieved after weld repairs are made. Rosette Welding Rosette welds are used on many of the type repairs that ... structure. Chapter 6: Aircraft Wood & Structural Repair Introduction Wood was among the first materials used to construct aircraft. Most of the airplanes built during World War I (WWI) were constructed of wood frames with fabric coverings. Wood was the material…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 6-12
Chapter 6: Aircraft Wood & Structural Repair › Repair of Wood Aircraft Components › Wing Rib Repairs
that have sustained damage may be repaired or replaced, depending upon the type of damage and location in the aircraft. If new parts are available from the aircraft manufacturer or the holder of a PMA for the part ... same materials and dimensions from a manufacturer-approved drawing or by reference to an original rib. However, if you fabricated it from an existing rib, you must provide evidence to verify that the dimensions are accurate and the materials…