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  • 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…

  • Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Typical Repairs for Aircraft Structures › Repair of Lightening Holes

    downward slightly so that the edges fit closely. Place the patch plate in its correct position, drill one rivet hole, and temporarily fasten the plate in place with a fastener. Using a hole finder, locate the position of a second ... hole, drill it, and insert a second fastener. Then, from the back side and through the original holes, locate and drill the remaining holes. Remove the burrs from the rivet holes and apply corrosion protective material to the contacting surfaces…

  • Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Typical Repairs for Aircraft Structures › Longeron Repair

    Longeron Repair Generally, longerons are comparatively heavy members that serve approximately the same function as stringers. Consequently, longeron repair is similar to stringer repair. Because the longeron is a heavy member and more strength is needed than with a stringer ... heavy rivets are used in the repair. Sometimes bolts are used to install a longeron repair, due to the need for greater accuracy, they are not as suitable as rivets. Also, bolts require more time for installation. If the longeron…