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Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Seventh Edition Michael J. Kroes William A. Watkins (Deceased) Frank Delp (Deceased) Ronald Sterkenburg New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copyright © 2013 by The McGraw-Hill Education, Inc. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-0-07-180151-5 MHID: 0-07-180151-0 e-Book conversion by Cenveo® Publisher Services. Version 1.0 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: ISBN: 978-0-07-180150-8, MHID: 0-07-180150-2. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. 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Mr. Kroes has worked for some of the leading aviation companies, including Raytheon and Allied Signal, and has also spent 25 years as a professor and department head at Purdue University. Recognized as a leading expert on FAA technician certification, he authored a comprehensive study funded by the FAA. This study was used to develop new FAA technician certification content and guidelines. Mr. Kroes resides in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Ronald Sterkenburg is a professor in the Aviation Technology Department at Purdue University. He is a certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic, holds an Inspection Authorization (IA), and is a Designated Mechanic Examiner (DME). Although his main research interests are in advanced composite materials for aerospace vehicles, he has published many articles, book chapters, and books on all types of aviation maintenance topics. Dr. Sterkenburg resides in West Lafayette, Indiana. Contents Preface to the Seventh Edition Preface to the Sixth Edition 1. Hazardous Materials and Safety Practices Hazardous Materials OSHA’s Hazardous Communications Standards Disposal and Accidental Releases of Hazardous Materials Review Questions 2. Aircraft Structures Aircraft Structural Design Principal Aircraft Structures Aircraft Station Numbers Zoning Nomenclature and Definitions Fuselages Cockpits, Cabins, and Compartments Wings Tail and Control Surfaces Landing Gear Powerplant Structures Rotorcraft Structures Review Questions 3. Fabrication and Repair of Wood Structures Aircraft Woods Adhesives and Bonding Procedures Construction and Repair of Wood Structures Care of Aircraft with Wood Structures Inspection of Airplanes Having Wood Structures Review Questions 4. Fabric Coverings Fabric Types and Terminology Dopes and Finishing Materials Facilities and Equipment for Aircraft Covering Selection of Fabric Covering Material Application of Fabric Covers for Aircraft Fabric Inspection Repair of Fabric Coverings Review Questions 5. Aircraft Painting and Markings Aircraft Finishing Materials Spray-Paint Equipment Finishing Metal Aircraft and Parts Registration Marks for Aircraft Review Questions 6. Welding Equipment and Techniques Fundamentals of Welding Oxyacetylene Welding Gas Welding Techniques Electric-Arc Welding Inert-Gas Welding Conclusion Review Questions 7. Welded Aircraft Structures and Repair Construction of Steel-Tube Assemblies by Welding Inspection of Steel-Tube Structures Aircraft Tubing Repair Special Welding Repairs Soldering and Brazing Review Questions 8. Sheet-Metal Construction Design Philosophies Factors Affecting Sheet-Metal Part and Joint Design Fundamental Calculations for Structures Bending Metals Preparation for Layout Work Hand Tools for Sheet-Metal Work Floor and Bench Machinery for Sheet-Metal Work Fabrication of Sheet-Metal Parts Riveting Review Questions 9. Sheet-Metal Inspection and Repair Sheet-Metal Inspection Sheet-Metal Repair Repair Practices Rivet-Repair Design Review Questions 10. Plastics Fundamentals of Plastic Materials Working with Plastic Materials Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Plastic Materials Review Questions 11. Advanced Composite Materials Laminated Structures Major Components of a Laminate Strength Characteristics Description of Sandwich Structures Review Questions