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Aircraft Structural Technician

	$24.95
Aircraft Structural Technician ORDER #: T-AST1 ISBN #: 0-9708109-0-3

Written for the AMT school that wants in-depth coverage of sheet metal, as well as for the individual who wishes to learn at home. Avotek’s Aircraft Structural Technician contains more in-depth information than most textbooks. Many schools have developed programs that are specific to a local industry requirements need for skilled technicians. One of the largest needs is for people who can perform sheet metal repair and fabrication. Many of the advanced techniques and practices and tooling are covered. Filled with illustrations, photographs and many charts this book will satisfy the need for an industry related text.

Contents

Aircraft Structures – major structural stress, fusalage, monocoque, semi-monocoque, wing structure, spars, ribs, nacelles, flight control surfaces, ailerons, tabs

Metals – terminology, terms, ferrous metals, strength, non-ferrous metals, aluminum, alloys, heat treatment, annealing, quenching, cladding, titanium, nickel alloys, monel, inconel, Rockwell hardness testing, alloy steels, tempering, case hardening

Hand Tools and Measuring Devices – types of tools, hammers, punches, files, snips, saws, drills, hole cutters, countersinks, screwdrivers, wrenches, impact tools, micrometers, verniers, calipers, nibblers, forming machines, cornice brakes, slip rollers, English wheel, drop forging

Aircraft Riveting – identification codes, rivet spacing, rivet sets, bucking bars, dimpling, countersinking, removing rivets, repairs, driving rivets

Aircraft Hardware – types, materials, head markings, special rivets, Hi-locks, Cherry Lok, bolts, nuts, washers, control cable, Nicopress, safety wire, turnbuckles, electrical connectors

Aircraft Drawings – types of drawings, meaning of lines, dimensioning, tolerance, clearance, applied geometry, basic sketching

Forming Process – terms, bend allowance, set-back, sight line, duplication of patterns, compound bends and curves joggling, roll forming

Structural Repair – stresses, repair principals, panel repairs, stressed skin repair, spar repairs, truss repair, longeron repair, trailing edge repair

Corrosion Control – types of corrosion, detection, inspection, dye penetrant inspection, radiological interpretation, hazards, galvanic cell corrosion, fretting corrosion, filiform corrosion, corrosion areas, surface preparation, stripping, painting, anodize

Shop Safety – OSHA, MSDS, electrical safety, fire safety, machine tools, fire extinguishers, flight line safety