AC 43-18

Change 1Historical

Advisory circular · Fabrication of Aircraft Parts by Maintenance Personnel

A newer version is currentThis is a historical version. AC 43-18 CHG 2 is the version in force, approved June 7, 2011.
Approved
February 29, 2008
Last reviewed
June 17, 2024
This change
Change 1 of AC 43-18.
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AC 43-18 · 3 versions
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change 1
14 CFR parts
1, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 43, 45, 65, 91, 145, 183
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Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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Appendix 2 Page 5 (and 6)

CATEGORY PARTS LIST Structural Ass emblies CFR part Structural Elements CFR part Hydraulic Pneumatic Components CFR part Propulsion System Components CFR part Systems and Equipment CFR part Indication (27-2), (29-2) Pitot/Static System (27-2), (29-

2) Localizer/VOR System (27-

2), (29-2) Glide Slope System (27-2), (29-2)

Tail Rotor and Controls Hubs (27-1), (29-1) Yokes (27-1), (29-1) Trunnion s (27-1), (29-1) Blades (27-1), (29-1) Blade Spars (27-1), (29-1) Grips (27-1), (29-1) Pitch Ch ange Links (27-1), (29-1) Pitch Change B earings ( 27-1), (29-

1) Output/Drive Shafts (27-1), (29-

1) Gearsets (27-1), (29-1) Strap Packs (27-1), (29-1) Pedal Linkages (27-1), (29-1) Bellcranks (27-1), Flapping & Lead/Lag Bearings (27-1), (29-1) 27, 29 Balloons Baskets (31-1) Envelopes (31-1) 31 Balloon Burner Systems Burner Units (31-1) 31 Balloon Fuel Systems Fuel Manifolds (31-1) 31 Gas Turbine Engines-Static Structures Window-Windshield System Fligh t Compartment Windows (23-1), (25-1) Passenger C ompartment Windows (25-2) Door Windows (25-2) VHF Communication Fuselage (27-1), (29-1) Tail Boo m (27-1), (29-1) Tail Boom Struts (27-1), (29-1) Tail Boo m Mount Fittings (27-1), (29-1) Vertical Stabilizers (27-1), (29-1) Horizontal Stabilizers (27-1), (29-1) Elevator (27-1), (29-1) Elevato r Horn (27-1), (29-1) Skin Assemblies ( 27-1), (29-

1) Bonded Pan el Assemblies (27-

1), (29-1) Spars (27-1), (29-1) 27, 29 Main Landing Gear Struts (23-1), (25-1), (27-1), (29-1) Crosstubes (23-1), (25-1), (27-1), (29-1) Drag Links (23-1), (25-2), (27-1), (29-1) Fuse Pins (25-2) Attach Section (25-1) Extension and Retract System (25-2) Landing Gear Door Retract Section (25-2) Landing Gear Position and Warning (27-2), (29-2) Nose Landing Gear (23-1), (25-1) Strut/Axle (25-1) Attach Section (25-1) Steering Links (23-1), (25-

2), (27-1), (29-1) 23, 25, 27, 29 Main L anding Gear Components Landing Gear Actuator (23-1), (25-2), (27-1), (29-

1) Selector Valve (25-2) Landing Gear Door Actuator (25-2) Nose Landing Gear Components Shimmy Damper (25-2) Steering Unit (25-2) 23, 25, 27, 29 Engine Mounts (i.e. nonredundant designs) (33-1) High Pressu re Vessels (Casings Subject to Compresso r Discharge Pressu re & Combuster Pressure) (33-1) Containment Structures (33-1) Primary Str uctures (that pr ovide support and rigidity of t he main engine backbone and for attachment of engine to airframe (33-1) 33 Syste m (27 -2), (29-2) 23, 25 27, 29