Aircraft Sheet Metal Patch Repair Procedure

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Aircraft sheet metal patch repair procedure. The primary objective of aircraft repair is to restore damaged parts to their original condition. It is directly applicable to the repair being made. General the airframe of a fixed wing aircraft is generally considered to consist. Cut out a circular patch from a sheet of aluminum that is the same thickness and the original aircraft skin.

A float that has undergone hull repairs should be tested by filling it with water and allowing it to stand for at least 24 hours to see if any leaks develop. 9 27 01 ac 43 13 1b chg 1 par 4 50 page 4 11 section 4. September 1994 subcourse overview this subcourse is designed to provide you with a general familiarization of the airframe of today s aircraft and repair procedures. If the rivet is too long the formed head will be too large or the rivet may bend or.

Debur the outer edge of the patch. The repair data may also be used as approved data and the ac chapter page and paragraph listed in block 8 of faa form 337 when. Principal requirements in repair of structures inspection of the damage and accurate estimate of the type of repair required important steps in repairing structural damage. Composite awareness composite is a very sensitive material and technicians should have the knowledge to prevent damage and ex.

Maximum rivet diameter is three times the thickness of the thickest sheet to be riveted. It is not contrary to manufacturer s data. The resources and approved data vary by aircraft and operation but generally include the manufacturer s structural repair manual maintenance manual and ac. The user has determined that it is appropriate to the product being repaired.

Repair replace aircraft structural components according to drawings blueprints directives technical manuals and safety procedures. Make repairs to transparent plastic windows and enclosures. However the seams between sections of sheet metal should be waterproofed with suitable fabric and sealing compound. Fabricate structural parts using metal forming techniques and fiberglass materials.

The art of sheet metal repair. Fs102 aircraft inspection findings 3 2 theory 1 exercises on aircraft sheet metal repair damage evaluation. Basic airframe repair subcourse number al0992 edition a us army aviation logistics school fort eustis virginia 23604 5439 4 credit hours edition date. Sheet metal floats should be repaired using approved practices.

Minimum rivet diameter is equal to the thickness of the thickest sheet to be riveted. Metal repair procedures 4 50. The diameter will depend on the number of rows of rivets you re planning on installing.