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

AM.II.B.R4

Risk management

Storage of composite materials.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 7-26
Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Types of Layups › Prepreg
Walk-in freezers can be used for large volume cold storage. If…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 7-53
Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Identification › Storage & Handling
Optical Considerations Scratches and other types of damage that obstruct the vision…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 7-7
Chapter 7: Advanced Composite Materials › Description of Composite Structures › Curing Stages of Resins
The stability results in unlimited shelf life, eliminating the cold storage requirements…