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  • Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Bonding & Grounding › General Bonding & Grounding Procedures

    pressure. Manufacturer’s instructions provide installation torques for all types of terminals. Figure 4-115. Repairing broken wire by soldering and potting. Figure 4-116. Connecting terminals to terminal block. Bonding & Grounding Bonding is the electrical connecting ... recommended when making bonding or grounding connections. 1. Bond or ground parts to the primary aircraft structure, where practicable. 2. Make bonding or grounding connections in such a manner that no part of the aircraft structure is weakened. 3. Bond…

  • Chapter 5: Aircraft Welding

    With the right equipment and instruction, almost anyone with some basic mechanical skill, dexterity, and practice can learn to weld. There are three general types of welding: gas, electric arc, and electric resistance. Each type of welding has several variations ... various techniques used during the repair of aircraft and fabrication of component parts, including the processes of brazing and soldering of various metals. Types of Welding Gas Welding Gas welding is accomplished by heating the ends or edges of metal…

  • Chapter 14: Aircraft Fuel Systems › Fuel Tank Repair › Riveted Tanks

    seams and rivets are coated with a fuel resistant compound when assembled to create a leak-free container. This practice is followed during a patch repair, or when repairing a seam, which may require replacing the rivets in the seam ... prevent degradation from hot water or steam purging. Again, follow all manufacturer guidance to insure a safe airworthy repair. Soldered Tanks Terneplate aircraft fuel tanks that are assembled by soldering are also repaired by soldering. All patches have a minimum…