AM.II.B.S12
SkillPerform lay up for a repair to a composite panel, including preparation for vacuum bagging, using a manufacturer’s repair manual.
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- Chapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural Repair › Repairability of Sheet Metal Structure › Approval of Repair
Approval of Repair Once the need for an aircraft repair has been established, Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) defines the approval process. 14 CFR part 43, section 43.13(a) states that each person performing maintenance ... maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer’s maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, or practices acceptable…
- 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 › Replacement of a Panel
Corrugated Skin Repair Some of the flight controls of smaller general aviation aircraft have beads in their skin panels. The beads give some stiffness to the thin skin panels. The beads for the repair patch can be formed with ... rotary former or press brake. [Figure 4-179] Replacement of a Panel Damage to metal aircraft skin that exceeds repairable limits requires replacement of the entire panel. [Figure 4-180] A panel must also be replaced when there…