AM.II.B.S11
SkillDetermine extent of damage and decide if nonmetallic structure is repairable.
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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 › Leading Edge Repair
Damage can be caused by contact with other objects, namely, pebbles, birds, and hail. However, the major cause of damage is carelessness while the aircraft is on the ground. Figure 4-189. Wing spar repair. A damaged leading edge usually ... involves several structural parts. FOD probably involves the nose skin, nose ribs, stringers, and possibly the cap strip. Damage involving all of these members necessitates installing an access door to make the repair possible. First, the damaged area…
- Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure › Damage Removal
Damage Removal To prepare a damaged area for repair: 1. Remove all distorted skin and structure in damaged area. Figure 4-172. Smoking rivet. Remove damaged material so that the edges of the completed repair match existing structure and aircraft ... Round all square corners. 4. Smooth out any abrasions and/or dents. 5. Remove and incorporate into the new repair any previous repairs joining the area of the new repair. Repair Material Selection The repair material must duplicate the strength…