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AF-B Airframe

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Readings in the sources

10 short readings for AF-B, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

  • FAA-H-8083-31B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe

  1. Wood structures — inspection, moisture, species, substitutes, defects, repair K1–K6

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 6: Wood Aircraft Structures · Inspection of Wood Structures · Wood Condition · Suitable Wood · Glues (Adhesives) · Glued Joint Inspection · Repair of Wood Aircraft Structures

  2. Fabric covering — materials, seams, terms, preparation, methods, attachment, deterioration, preservation, inspection, repair K7–K17

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 3: General Fabric Covering Process · Fabric Terms · Seams · Preparation for Fabric Covering Work · Preparation of the Airframe Before Covering · Fabric Strength · Fabric Testing Devices · Fabric Repairs · Legal Aspects of Fabric Covering

  3. Tap Test S8

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Tap Test · Audible Sonic Testing (Coin Tapping) · Automated Tap Test

  4. Damage Classification S9, S10

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Damage Classification · Bolted Repairs · Flawed Fastener Holes · Fastener Holes

  5. Construction, defect types, inspection methods K18–K20, S1–S3

    For the test: Composite inspection and testing; defect types; fiber, core and matrix materials

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) of Composites · Visual Inspection · Ultrasonic Inspection · Manufacturing Defects · In-Service Defects · Fiber Orientation · Types of Fiber

  6. Storage requirements K21, R4, R7

    For the test: Storage practices and shelf life

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Storage & Handling

  7. Repair process and bagging K22, S12, R2, R5

    For the test: Composite repair methods; lay-up and vacuum bagging; measuring and mixing

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Composite Repairs · Bonded Flush Patch Repairs · External Bonded Patch Repairs · Vacuum Bagging Techniques · Vacuum Bag Materials · Envelope Bagging · Single Side Vacuum Bagging

  8. Transparent plastics, crazing, temporary repairs K23–K27, S4, S5

    For the test: Thermoplastics; window care and repair

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Transparent Plastics

  9. PPE and handling K28, R3

    For the test: Safety practices; exposure to composite materials

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Safety · Repair Safety

  10. Determine extent of damage and repairability S11

    • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 7: Defects