AC 43.13-1B

Change 1, editorial update

Advisory circular · Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair

Approved
September 27, 2001
Last reviewed
May 10, 2024
This change
Editorial Update to AC 43.13-1B CHG 1.
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AC 43.13-1 · 7 versions
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43, 65, 23, 105, 25, 91
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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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11-235. INSTALLATION11-112

11-236. FEED-THROUGH BULKHEAD WIRE PROTECTION11-113

11-237. SPECIAL PURPOSE CONNECTOR11-113

11-238. POTTING COMPOUNDS11-113

11-239. POTTING CONNECTORS11-113

11-240. THROUGH BOLTS11-114

11-241.–11-247. [RESERVED.]11-114

SECTION 18. CONDUITS11-115

11-248. GENERAL11-115

11-249. SIZE OF CONDUIT11-115

11-250. CONDUIT FITTINGS11-115

11-251. CONDUIT INSTALLATION11-115

11-252. RIGID CONDUIT11-115

11-253. FLEXIBLE CONDUIT11-116

11-254.–11-259. [RESERVED.]11-117

SECTION 19. UNUSED CONNECTORS AND UNUSED WIRES11-118

11-260. GENERAL11-118

11-261. QUICK REFERENCE CHART11-118

11-262. UNPRESSURIZED AREA CONNECTORS11-118

11-263. PRESSURIZED AREAS11-120

11-264.–11-270. [RESERVED.]11-120

SECTION 20. ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYMBOLS11-121

11-271. GENERAL11-121

11-272. SYMBOLS11-121

11-273.–11-283. [RESERVED.]11-134

CHAPTER 12. AIRCRAFT AVIONICS SYSTEMS12-1

SECTION 1. AVIONICS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE12-1

12-1. GENERAL12-1

12-2. HANDLING OF COMPONENTS12-1

12-3.–12-7. [RESERVED.]12-1

SECTION 2. GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECKS FOR AVIONICS EQUIPMENT

(ELECTRICAL)12-2

12-8. GENERAL12-2

12-9. INSPECTION OF AVIONICS SYSTEMS12-2

12-10. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS12-4

12-11. VHF OMNI-DIRECTIONAL RANGE (VOR)12-4

12-12. DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT (DME)12-4

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12-13. AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER (ADF)12-5

12-14. INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEMS (ILS)12-5

12-15. MARKER BEACON12-6

12-16. LONG RANGE NAVIGATION (LORAN)12-6

12-17. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)12-6

12-18. AUTOPILOT SYSTEMS12-6

12-19. ALTIMETERS12-7

12-20. TRANSPONDERS12-7

12-21. AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE-BROADCAST (ADS-B)12-8

12-22. EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTERS (ELT)12-8

12-23. INSPECTION OF ELT12-8

12-24. FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (FDR)12-9

12-25. COCKPIT VOICE RECORDERS (CVR)12-10

12-26. WEATHER RADAR12-11

12-27. RADOME INSPECTION12-11

12-28. DATABUS12-11

12-29. ELECTRIC COMPATIBILITY12-11

12-30.–12-36. [RESERVED.]12-12

SECTION 3. GROUND OPERATIONAL CHECKS FOR AVIONICS EQUIPMENT

(NON-ELECTRICAL)12-13

12-37. COMPASS SWING12-13

12-38. PNEUMATIC GYROS12-15

12-39.–12-50. [RESERVED.]12-18

SECTION 4. PITOT/STATIC SYSTEMS12-19

12-51. GENERAL12-19

12-52. SYSTEM COMPONENTS12-19

12-53. PITOT/STATIC TUBES AND LINES12-19

12-54. STATIC PORTS AND VENTS12-20

12-55. HEATER ELEMENTS12-20

12-56. SYSTEM INSPECTION12-21

12-57. SYSTEM LEAK TEST12-21

12-58. STATIC SYSTEM TESTS12-21

12-59. TEST PITOT SYSTEM12-22

12-60. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS12-22

12-61. REPLACING LINES12-23

12-62. RELOCATION OF PITOT TUBE12-23

12-63. TROUBLESHOOTING THE PITOT/STATIC PRESSURE SYSTEM12-23

12-64.–12-69. [RESERVED.]12-24

SECTION 5. AVIONICS TEST EQUIPMENT12-25

12-70. GENERAL12-25

12-71. TEST EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION STANDARDS12-25

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12-72.–12-83. [RESERVED.]12-26

CHAPTER 13. HUMAN FACTORS13-1

13-1. HUMAN FACTORS INFLUENCE ON MECHANIC’S PERFORMANCE13-1

13-2. THE FAA AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAM13-1

APPENDIX 1. GLOSSARY1

APPENDIX 2. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS1

APPENDIX 3. METRIC-BASED PREFIXES AND POWERS OF 101

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1. Relative shrinkage of wood members due to drying1-5

Figure 1-2. Tapering of faceplate1-5

Figure 1-3. Likely areas to incur structural damage1-15

Figure 1-4. Consideration of grain direction when making scarf joints1-17

Figure 1-5. Method of splicing solid or laminated rectangular spars1-18

Figure 1-6. Method of splicing solid “I” spars1-19

Figure 1-7. Repairs to built-up “I” spar1-20

Figure 1-8. Method of splicing box spar flanges (plate method)1-21

Figure 1-9. Method of splicing box spar webs1-22

Figure 1-10. Method of reinforcing a longitudinal crack and/or local damage in

a solid spar1-24

Figure 1-11. Repair of wood ribs1-26

Figure 1-12. Typical wing compression rib repairs1-28

Figure 1-13. Splayed patch1-30

Figure 1-14. Surface patches1-32

Figure 1-15. Scarf patches (back of skin accessible)1-33

Figure 1-16. Scarf patches (back of skin not accessible)1-34

Figure 1-17. Oval plug patch assembly1-36

Figure 1-18. Round plug patch assembly1-37

Figure 2-1. Fabric seams2-7

Figure 2-2. Typical methods of attaching fabric2-8

Figure 2-3. Exploded side view of rib2-11

Figure 2-4. Standard external modified seine knot used for single and

double rib lacing2-12

Figure 2-5. Starting stitch for rib lacing2-13

Figure 2-6. Standard single-loop lacing2-14

Figure 2-7. Standard knot for double-loop lacing2-15

Figure 2-8. Standard double-loop lacing (optional)2-16

Figure 2-9a. Alternate sequence to tie a modified seine knot for rib lacing2-17

Figure 2-9b. Alternate sequence to tie a modified seine knot for rib lacing2-18

Figure 2-9c. Alternate sequence to tie a modified seine knot for rib lacing2-19

Figure 2-10. Splice knot2-20

Figure 2-11. Blindstitch lacing square knot secured with half hitches2-21

Figure 2-12. Fabric attachment spacing2-23

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Figure 2-13. Repair of tears in fabric2-39

Figure 2-14. Hand-stitch detail2-40

Figure 3-1. Typical laminate (facing) repair3-2

Figure 3-2. Typical core and facing repair3-3

Figure 3-3. Typical stepped joint repair3-3

Figure 3-4. Preparing the fiberglass sandwich3-5

Figure 3-5. Scarfed repair to a nonstructural laminated fiberglass component3-6

Figure 3-6. Symmetrical layup same as original number of plies, plus one extra ply3-7

Figure 3-7. Typical scarf joint repair3-8

Figure 3-8. Carefully cut through each layer of fiberglass cloth and

remove it from the damaged area3-9

Figure 3-9. Sample bagging layup cross-section3-10

Figure 3-10. Typical types of core replacement3-14

Figure 3-11. Typical undercut core material cavity3-15

Figure 3-12. Cross-section of bonded and bolted overlap repairs3-15

Figure 3-13. Honeycomb core removal3-16

Figure 3-14 Removing honeycomb core from a tapered control surface3-16

Figure 3-15. Removal of core with core knife3-17

Figure 3-16. Details of core repair3-18

Figure 3-17. Hanging of acrylic sheets3-21

Figure 3-18. Drill having an included angle of approximately 150º,

used to drill acrylic plastics3-24

Figure 3-19. Unibit drill for drilling acrylic plastics3-24

Figure 3-20. Applying pressure to acrylic plastics3-25

Figure 3-21. Stop-drilling cracks3-26

Figure 3-22. Surface patches3-27

Figure 3-23. Plug patch repair3-28

Figure 3-24. Temporary repairs to cracked windshields or windows3-31

Figure 4-1. Comparison of indentation made by Knoop and Vickers

indenters in the same work metal and at the same loads4-10

Figure 4-2. Setback for a 90-degree bend4-17

Figure 4-3. Methods of determining setback for bends other than 90 degrees4-19

Figure 4-4. Rivet identification and part number breakdown4-21

Figure 4-5. Rivet hole spacing and edge distance for single-lap sheet splices4-25

Figure 4-6. Riveting practice and rivet imperfections4-26

Figure 4-7. Self-plugging friction-lock cherry rivets4-27

Figure 4-8. Mechanical-lock (Bulbed CherryLOCK) cherry rivet4-29

Figure 4-9. CherryMAX rivet4-30

Figure 4-10. Olympic-Lok rivet4-31

Figure 4-11. Huck rivet4-32

Figure 4-12. Typical repair method for tubular members of aluminum alloy4-34

Figure 4-13. Typical repair for buckled or cracked metal wing rib cap strips4-36

Figure 4-14. Typical metal rib repairs4-37

Figure 4-15. Typical repairs of trailing edges4-38

Figure 4-16. Typical repairs of stressed sheet metal coverings4-39

Figure 4-17. Typical stringer and flange splices4-44

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Figure 4-18. Example of stringer splice (material: 2017 alloy)4-45

Figure 4-19. Application of typical flange splices and reinforcement4-46

Figure 4-20. Example of intermediate frame stringer splice

(material: 2017-T3 AL alloy)4-50

Figure 4-21. Typical methods of repairing cracked leading and trailing edges and

rib intersections4-51

Figure 4-22. Typical methods of replacing cracked members at fittings4-52

Figure 4-23. Typical methods of repairing cracked frame and stiffener combination4-53

Figure 4-24. Typical repairs to rudder and to fuselage at tail post4-54

Figure 4-25. Typical methods of repairing elongated or worn bolt holes4-56

Figure 4-26. Common defects to avoid when fitting and welding

aircraft certification cluster4-66

Figure 4-27. Lap weld strength calculation4-67

Figure 4-28. Basic gas-welding flames: each has a distinctive shape, color,

and sound; neutral flame is the most used4-68

Figure 4-29. Set TIG welder to DC current, straight polarity for welding

mild steel, stainless steel, and titanium4-69

Figure 4-30. Set TIG to AC current for welding aluminum and magnesium4-70

Figure 4-31. In spot welding, heat is produced by electrical resistance between copper electrodes; pressure is simultaneously applied to electrode tips to force metal together to complete fusing process;

spot-weld nugget size is directly related to tip size4-71

Figure 4-32. Silver brazing joints4-73

Figure 4-33. Electric soldering iron4-74

Figure 4-34. Finger patch repairs for members dented at a cluster4-77

Figure 4-35. Members dented in a bay (repairs by welded sleeve)4-78

Figure 4-36. Welded-patch repair4-79

Figure 4-37. Splicing by inner-sleeve method4-81

Figure 4-38. Splicing by outer-sleeve method (replacement by welded outside sleeve)4-82

Figure 4-39. Tube replacement at a station by welded outer sleeves4-83

Figure 4-40. Splicing using larger diameter replacement tube4-84

Figure 4-41. Repairs at built-in fuselage fittings4-85

Figure 4-42. Streamline tube splice using round tube (applicable to landing gear)4-87

Figure 4-43. Streamline tube splice using split sleeve (applicable to wing and tail

surface brace struts and other members)4-88

Figure 4-44. Streamline tube splice using split insert (applicable to landing gear)4-89

Figure 4-45. Streamline tube splice using plates (applicable to landing gear)4-90

Figure 4-46. Representative types of repairable axle assemblies4-91

Figure 4-47. Landing gear assemblies that cannot be repaired by welding4-92

Figure 5-1. Typical borescope designs5-11

Figure 5-2. Using a flashlight to inspect for cracks5-13

Figure 5-3. Generating an eddy current5-14

Figure 5-4. Detecting an eddy current5-15

Figure 5-5. Typical instrument displays5-15

Figure 5-6. Typical surface cracks5-16

Figure 5-7. Typical subsurface cracks5-17

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Figure 5-8. Typical structural corrosion5-18

Figure 5-9. Magnetic field disrupted5-20

Figure 5-10. Crack detection by magnetic particle inspection5-20

Figure 5-11. Circular magnetization5-26

Figure 5-12. Longitudinal magnetization5-27

Figure 5-13. Penetrant and developer action5-33

Figure 5-14. Radiography5-40

Figure 5-15. Ultrasound5-43

Figure 5-16. Pulse-echo and through-transmission ultrasonic inspection techniques5-44

Figure 5-17. Typical portable ultrasonic inspection instrument5-45

Figure 5-18. Example of position fixture and shoe5-46

Figure 5-19. Example of the use of a transducer positioning fixture5-46

Figure 5-20. Example of a typical reference standard5-47

Figure 5-21. Examples of bonded structure configurations and

suggested inspection coverage5-50

Figure 5-22. Sample of special tap hammer5-55

Figure 6-1. Simplified corrosion cell showing conditions which must exist for

electrochemical corrosion6-1

Figure 6-2. Elimination of corrosion by application of

an organic film to metal surface6-2

Figure 6-3. Corrosion attack6-5

Figure 6-4. General surface corrosion6-5

Figure 6-5a. Pitting corrosion (external view)6-6

Figure 6-5b. Pitting corrosion (magnified cross-section)6-6

Figure 6-6. Concentration cell corrosion6-7

Figure 6-7. Active-passive cell6-8

Figure 6-8. Filiform corrosion6-8

Figure 6-9. Intergranular corrosion of 7075-T6 aluminum adjacent

to steel fastener6-9

Figure 6-10. Exfoliation corrosion6-10

Figure 6-11. Galvanic corrosion of magnesium adjacent to steel fastener6-10

Figure 6-12. Stress corrosion cracking6-11

Figure 6-13. Fretting corrosion6-13

Figure 6-14. Typical example of acceptable cleanup of corrosion pits6-26

Figure 6-15. Blendout of corrosion as a single depression6-27

Figure 6-16. Blendout of multiple pits in a corroded area6-28

Figure 7-1. Typical aircraft bolt markings7-6

Figure 7-2. Torque wrench with various adapters7-8

Figure 7-3. Securing screws, nuts, bolts, and snaprings7-19

Figure 7-3a. Wire twisting by hand7-19

Figure 7-4. Use of a typical wire twister7-21

Figure 7-4a. Securing oil caps, drain cocks, and valves7-22

Figure 7-5. Safety-wiring procedures7-23

Figure 7-5a. Safety-wiring procedures7-24

Figure 7-5b. Safety-wiring procedures7-25

Figure 7-6. Securing with cotter pins7-26

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Figure 7-7. Alternate method for securing with cotter pins7-26

Figure 7-8. Flexible cable cross-section7-29

Figure 7-9. Nonflexible cable cross-section7-31

Figure 7-10. Insertion of cable into terminal7-33

Figure 7-11. Gauging terminal shank after swaging7-34

Figure 7-12. Typical cable splices7-34

Figure 7-13. Typical terminal gauge7-35

Figure 7-14. Typical thimble-eye splice7-38

Figure 7-15. Typical terminal gauge7-38

Figure 7-16. Cable inspection technique7-40

Figure 7-17. Cable wear patterns7-41

Figure 7-18. Worn cable (replacement necessary)7-42

Figure 7-19. Internal end view of cable wear7-42

Figure 7-20. Pulley wear patterns7-44

Figure 7-21. Corrosion7-45

Figure 7-22. Manufacturer’s wire splice7-45

Figure 7-23. Turnbuckle thread tolerance7-47

Figure 7-24. Safetying turnbuckles7-49

Figure 7-25. Securing turnbuckles7-51

Figure 7-26. Clip-type locking device7-52

Figure 7-27. Assembling and securing clip-locking turnbuckles7-53

Figure 8-1. Schematic of differential pressure compression tester8-9

Figure 8-2. Chart of spark plug temperature ranges8-11

Figure 8-3. Hot and cold spark plugs8-12

Figure 8-4. Spark plug reach8-13

Figure 8-5. Method of checking spark plug gap8-13

Figure 8-6. Typical carbon-fouled spark plug8-15

Figure 8-6a. Typical lead-fouled spark plug8-15

Figure 8-6b. Typical oil-fouled spark plug8-16

Figure 8-6c. Typical spark plug with cracked core nose8-17

Figure 8-6d. Typical worn out spark plug8-17

Figure 8-6e. Typical spark plug with bridged electrodes8-18

Figure 8-7. Spark plug well flashover8-19

Figure 8-8. Typical method of clamping leads8-20

Figure 8-9. Normal contact point8-21

Figure 8-10. Point with minor irregularities8-21

Figure 8-11. Point with well-defined mound8-21

Figure 8-12. Location of clamps at tube bends8-24

Figure 8-13. Typical muffler wall fatigue failure at exhaust outlet. (A. Complete muffler

assembly with heat shroud removed; B. Detail view of failure)8-28

Figure 8-14. Typical muffler wall failure. (A. Complete muffler assembly with heat shroud removed; B. Detail view of failure; C. Cross-section of

failed muffler)8-29

Figure 8-15. Typical muffler wall fatigue failure. (A. Complete muffler assembly

with heat shroud partially removed; B. Detailed view of failure)8-30

Figure 8-16. Typical fatigue failure of muffler end plate at stack inlet8-30

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Figure 8-17. Section of a muffler showing typical internal baffle failure8-31

Figure 8-18. Loose pieces of a failed internal baffle8-31

Figure 8-19. Failed internal baffle partially obstructing the muffler outlet8-32

Figure 8-20 Failed internal baffle completely obstructing the muffler outlet8-32

Figure 8-21a. Example of exhaust outlet guard8-33

Figure 8-21b. Example of exhaust outlet guard installed8-33

Figure 8-22. Effect of improperly positioned exhaust pipe/muffler clamp8-34

Figure 8-23. Primary inspection areas8-35

Figure 8-24. Method of repairing surface scratches, nicks, etc., on

aluminum-alloy propellers8-38

Figure 8-25. Correct and incorrect method of reworking leading edge of

aluminum-alloy propellers8-38

Figure 8-26. Method of repairing damaged tip of aluminum-alloy propellers8-39

Figure 8-27. Example 1: Determine the repair width limits8-40

Figure 8-28. Example 2: Determine the repair thickness limits8-41

Figure 8-29. Repair of fixed-pitch hub and propeller with elongated or

damaged bolt holes8-43

Figure 8-30. Propeller tracking (wood block or cowling fixture shown)8-50

Figure 9-1. A typical ski installation9-7

Figure 9-2. Typical bolt cracks9-9

Figure 9-3. Typical cracks near bolt holes9-10

Figure 9-4. Typical bolt hole cracks9-10

Figure 9-5. Typical rod-end cracks9-10

Figure 9-6. Typical torque tube bolt hole elongation9-11

Figure 9-7. Examples of tread wear indicating overinflation and underinflation9-13

Figure 9-8. Hose assembly instructions (can be used for low-pressure hydraulic fluid,

and oil line applications)9-25

Figure 9-9. Proper hose installations9-28

Figure 9-10. Minimum bend radii9-29

Figure 9-11. Suggested handling of preformed hose9-31

Figure 9-12. Minimum bend radii–Teflon hose9-32

Figure 9-13. Inflation valve9-37

Figure 9-14. Repair dimensions9-43

Figure 9-15. Oxygen cylinder damage9-49

Figure 9-16. Cylinder brackets and clamps9-50

Figure 10-1. Typical datum locations10-2

Figure 10-2. Illustration of arm (or moment arm)10-3

Figure 10-3. Example of moment computation10-3

Figure 10-4. Empty weight center of gravity formulas10-4

Figure 10-5. Empty weight and empty weight center of gravity tailwheel type aircraft10-5

Figure 10-6. Empty weight and empty weight center of gravity

nosewheel type aircraft10-6

Figure 10-7. Operating center of gravity range10-7

Figure 10-8. Weighing point center line10-8

Figure 10-9. Empty weight and empty weight center of gravity when

aircraft is weighed with oil10-11

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Figure 10-10. Example of check of most forward weight and balance extreme10-14

Figure 10-11. Example of check of most rearward weight and balance extreme10-15

Figure 10-12. Loading conditions: determination of the number of passengers and

baggage permissible with full fuel10-17

Figure 10-13. Loading conditions: determination of the fuel and baggage permissible

with maximum passengers10-18

Figure 10-14. Loading conditions: determination of the fuel and the number and

location of passengers permissible with maximum baggage10-19

Figure 10-15. Effects of the addition of equipment items on balance10-20

Figure 10-16. Example of moment and weight changes resulting from

equipment changes10-21

Figure 10-17. Sample weight and balance report to determine

empty weight center of gravity10-22

Figure 10-18. Sample weight and balance report including an equipment change

for aircraft fully loaded10-23

Figure 10-19. Permanent ballast computation formula10-24

Figure 11-1. Battery ventilating systems11-11

Figure 11-2. Conductor chart, continuous flow11-35

Figure 11-3. Conductor chart, intermittent flow11-36

Figure 11-4a. Single copper wire in free air11-37

Figure 11-4b. Single copper wire in free air11-38

Figure 11-5. Bundle derating curves11-39

Figure 11-6. Altitude derating curve11-40

Figure 11-7. Group and bundle ties11-58

Figure 11-8. Comb for straightening wires in bundles11-59

Figure 11-9a. Slack between supports11-60

Figure 11-9b. Drainage hole in low point of tubing11-61

Figure 11-10. Separation of wires from plumbing lines11-63

Figure 11-11. Safe angle for cable clamps11-67

Figure 11-12. Typical mounting hardware for AS21919 cable clamps11-67

Figure 11-13. Installing cable clamp to structure11-68

Figure 11-14. Clamping at a bulkhead hole11-69

Figure 11-15. Single cord lacing11-72

Figure 11-16. Double cord lacing11-73

Figure 11-17. Making ties11-74

Figure 11-18. Staggered splices in wire bundle11-75

Figure 11-19. Millivolt drop test11-83

Figure 11-20. Copper jumper connector to tubular structure11-88

Figure 11-21. Bonding conduit to structure11-88

Figure 11-22. Aluminum jumper connection to tubular structure11-88

Figure 11-23. Spacing of printed identification marks (direct marking)11-93

Figure 11-24. Spacing of printed identification marks (indirect marking)11-93

Figure 11-25. Identification of wire bundles and harnesses11-97

Figure 11-26. Standard sleeves (135 ºC)11-97

Figure 11-27. Installation of heat-shrinkable insulation sleeves11-98

Figure 11-28. Cable markers11-99

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Figure 11-29. Tie-down strap installation11-99

Figure 11-30. Tie-down strap installation tool11-102

Figure 11-31. Completed installation11-103

Figure 11-32. Temporary wire identification marker11-103

Figure 11-33. Inserting wire into marker11-104

Figure 11-34. Shrinking marker on wire11-104

Figure 11-35. Connector information example11-107

Figure 11-36. Different types of connectors11-108

Figure 11-37. Coax cable connectors11-109

Figure 11-38. Spare wires for potting connector11-114

Figure 11-39. Stub wire installation11-119

Figure 11-40. Sealing unused contact cavities—unpressurized areas (cut-away view)11-120

Figure 12-1. Venturi system for providing airflow through gyro instruments12-15

Figure 12-2. Instrument vacuum system using a wet-type vacuum pump12-16

Figure 12-3. Instrument vacuum system using a dry-type air pump12-18

Figure 12-4. Instrument pressure system using a dry-type air pump12-18

Figure 12-5. Pitot/static system for a small aircraft12-19

Figure 12-6. Pitot/static tube head12-20

Figure 13-1. Personal minimums checklist13-2

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1. Selection and properties of aircraft wood1-2

Table 1-2. Minimum recommended bend radii for aircraft plywood1-29

Table 2-1. Cotton and linen fabrics2-2

Table 2-2. Cotton and linen, tapes and threads2-4

Table 2-3. Safety tips for dope/paint2-28

Table 2-4. Tips for doping2-28

Table 3-1. Typical temperatures for forming acrylic sheets3-23

Table 4-1. Ferrous (iron) alloy materials4-1

Table 4-2. Numerical system for steel identification4-2

Table 4-3. Examples of stainless and heat-resistant steels

nominal composition (percent)4-3

Table 4-4. Basic temper designations and subdivisions from aluminum alloys4-4

Table 4-5. Hardness values for aluminum alloys4-7

Table 4-6. Recommended radii for 90-degree bends in aluminum alloys4-17

Table 4-7. K-chart for determining setback for bends other than 90 degrees4-18

Table 4-8. Aircraft rivet identification4-22

Table 4-9. Number of rivets required for splices (single-lap joint) in bare 2014-T6, 2024-T3, 2024-T36, and 7075-T6 sheet, clad 2014-T6, 2024-T3, 2024-T36, and 7075-T6 sheet, 2024-T4, and 7075-T6 plate, bar, rod,

tube, and extrusions, 2014-T6 extrusions4-41

Table 4-10. Number of rivets required for splices (single-lap joint) in 2017,

1017 alclad, 2024-T3 alclad sheet, plate, bar, rod, tube, and extrusions4-42

Table 4-11. Number of rivets required for splices (single-lap joint)

in 5052 (all hardnesses) sheet4-48

Table 4-12. Current and polarity selection for inert gas welding4-64

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Table 4-13. Torch tip sizes4-66

Table 4-14. Calculated allowable strength of base metal4-72

Table 4-15. Chart showing welding filler rod selection4-76

Table 5-1. Advantages and disadvantages of NDI methods5-7

Table 5-2. Listing of commonly accepted standards and specifications

for magnetic particle inspection5-23

Table 5-3. Classification of penetrant inspection materials covered by

MIL-I-25135E5-34

Table 5-4. Fluorescent and visible penetrant inspection general processing

procedures flowsheet5-35

Table 5-5. Pre-cleaning methods for penetrant inspection5-36

Table 5-6. Listing of commonly accepted standards and specifications for

penetrant inspection5-38

Table 5-7. Acceptable ultrasonic inspection methods associated with

the example bonded structure configurations shown in Figure 5-215-51

Table 5-8. Ultrasonic inspection methods for bonded structures5-52

Table 6-1. Abrasives for corrosion removal6-25

Table 7-1. Recommended torque values (inch-pounds)7-9

Table 7-2. Minimum prevailing torque values for reused self-locking nuts7-13

Table 7-3. Flexible cable construction and physical properties7-27

Table 7-4. Nonflexible cable construction and physical properties7-30

Table 7-5. Straight-shank terminal dimensions7-32

Table 7-6. Copper oval sleeve data7-36

Table 7-7. Copper stop sleeve data7-37

Table 7-8. Turnbuckle safetying guide7-51

Table 7-9. Locking-clip application7-53

Table 7-10. Table of rivets7-54

Table 7-11. Table of screws7-56

Table 7-12. Table of bolts7-64

Table 7-13. Table of nuts7-71

Table 7-14. Table of washers7-78

Table 7-15. Table of pins7-81

Table 8-1. Current engine and maximum permissible cylinder barrel oversize8-6

Table 8-2. Sample manufacturer’s propeller inspection checklist8-45

Table 9-1. Bungee cord color codes9-2

Table 9-2. Tube data9-23

Table 9-3. Aircraft hose specifications9-26

Table 9-4. Ball diameters for testing hose restrictions or kinking9-30

Table 9-5. Table of filling pressures9-55

Table 11-1. ASTM consensus standards11-3

Table 11-2. Lead-acid battery electrolyte freezing points11-6

Table 11-3. Sulfuric acid temperature correction11-7

Table 11-4. DC wire and circuit protector chart11-17

Table 11-5. Switch derating factors11-19

Table 11-6. Selection of contact material11-20

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Table 11-7. Tabulation chart (allowab le voltage drop between bus and

utilization equipment ground)11-24

Table 11-8. Examples of determining required tin-plated copper wire size and

checking voltage drop using Figure 11-211-25

Table 11-9. Examples of determining maximum tin-plated copper wire length and

checking voltage drop using Figure 11-211-25

Table 11-10. Current carrying capacity and resistance of copper wire11-27

Table 11-11. Current carrying capacity and resistance of aluminum wire11-28

Table 11-12. Comparable proper ties of wire insulation systems11-43

Table 11-13. Open w iring11-44

Table 11-14. Protected wiring11-46

Table 11-15. Allowable nicked or broken strands11-71

Table 11-16. Stud bonding or grounding to flat surface11-85

Table 11-17. Plate nut bonding or grounding to flat surface11-86

Table 11-18. Bolt and nut bonding or grounding to flat surface11-87

Table 11-19. Recommended size of identification sleeving11-96

Table 11-20. Selection table for standard sleeves11-100

Table 11-21. Selection table for thin-wall sleeves11-100

Table 11-22. Selection table for high-temperature sleeves11-101

Table 11-23. Selection table for cable markers11-101

Table 11-24. Plastic tie-down straps (MS3367, Type I, Class 1)11-102

Table 11-25. Bend radii for rigid conduit11-116

Table 11-26. Minimum bending radii for flexible aluminum or brass conduit11-117

Table 11-2 7. Contact cavity sealing-quick reference11-118

Table 11-28. Sealing rod dimensions11-120

Table 11-29. Electronic/electrical symbols11-121

Table 12-1. Color codes for pitot- static systems12-24