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Aircraft Structural Maintenance

by Dale Hurst

Publisher:

Avotek

ISBN:

9780970810953

Published Date:

2006

Edition:

2nd

Other Identifiers:

T-AFSTR-0201

Pages:

386

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Avotek's Airframe Structures Textbook, is the second in a series of four textbooks written for the beginning aviation maintenance student in accordance to standard A&P part 147 curriculum. The airframe structures section details the basic layout, maintenance and repair of metal, composite, fabric, and wood aircraft structures. Additional chapters on welding, paint and finish, corrosion control, rotorcraft structures, and ground handling and service equipment complete this section of the airframe curriculum. This is a well written book with clear drawings and photos, and does a good job explaining aircraft powerplant systems in an intuitive and understandable way.

Helicopter Aerodynamics
   rotor wing aerodynamics
   fundamentals of rotors
   rotor system operation

Fabric covering
   history of fabric covering
   today's fabric covering

Safety & Ground Handling
   shop safety
   fire protection
   safety on the flightline
   tiedown procedures
   jacking and hoisting
   ground movement of aircraft
   ground servicing equipment
   aircraft fueling
   engine starting procedures

Corrosion & Cleaning
   types of corrosion
   corrosive agents
   corrosion prone areas
   removal and treatment of corrosion
   corrosion prevention
   aircraft cleaning

Materials & Processes
   aerospace materials
   fasteners
   drilling
   riveting
   layout and forming

Airframe Strictures
   airframe sheet metal repair
   stress calculations
   back-up structure
   nonmetallic structures
   transparent materials
   wood structures

Welding Techniques
   welded structures
   oxyacetylene welding, brazing, soldering, cutting
   gas-shielded arc welding
   friction stir welding
   weld inspection

Painting & Refinishing
   cleaning and stripping
   refinishing practices