A. ABOUT THE EDITORS
B. Preface
C. Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
Fuselage Structure
Location Numbering Systems
Wing Structure
Empennage or Tail Assembly
2. Tools and How to Use Them
Safety Considerations
General-Purpose Hand Tools
Metal-Cutting Tools
Layout and Measuring Tools
Taps and Dies
Shop Equipment
3. Materials and Fabricating
Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys
Characteristics of Aluminum Alloys
Handling Aluminum
Forming Aluminum Alloys
Blanking
Bending
Press-Brake Forming
Stretch Forming
Hydro Press Forming
Roll Forming
Flexible-Die Forming
Machining
Drilling
Turret Lathes and Screw Machines
Milling
Routing
Forging
Casting
Chemical Milling
Making Straight-Line Bends
Making Layouts
Magnesium and Magnesium Alloys
Titanium and Titanium Alloys
Working with Titanium
Milling
Tapping
Ferrous Aircraft Metals
4. Drilling and Countersinking
Rivet Hole Preparation
Drilling Operations
Countersinking
Shaving Flush Head Fasteners
Reamers
5. Riveting
Solid-Shank Rivets
Riveting Practice
Hand Riveting
Rivet Squeezers
Rivet Removal
NACA Method of Double Flush Riveting
Blind Rivets
Sheet-Metal Repair
Flush Patch
6. Bolts and Threaded Fasteners
Aircraft Bolts
Close-Tolerance Bolts
Classification of Threads
Aircraft Nuts
Aircraft Washers
Installation of Nuts and Bolts
Cotter Pin Safetying
Installation: Bolts, Washers, Nuts, and Cotter Pins
Miscellaneous Threaded Fasteners
Dzus Fasteners
Camloc Fasteners
Hi-Lok?, Hi-Tigue?, and Hi-Lite? Fasteners
Installation of Hi-Lok?, Hi-Tigue?, and Hi-Lite? Fasteners
Lockbolt Fastening Systems
Blind Bolts
7. Aircraft Plumbing
Fluid Lines
Flexible Hose
Plumbing Connections
Installing Rigid Tubing
8. Control Cables
Cable Assembly
Turnbuckles
Cable Tension Adjustment
9. Electrical Wiring and Installation
Material Selection
Terminals
Wire Groups and Bundles
Bonding and Grounding
AN/MS Connectors
Electrical Components
10. Aircraft Drawings
Orthographic Projection
Working Drawings
Title Block
Bill of Material
Other Data
Sectional Views
The Lines on a Drawing
Rivet Symbols Used on Drawings (Blueprints)
11. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) or Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)
Visual Inspection
NDT Beyond Visual Inspection
12. Corrosion Detection and Control
Types of Corrosion
Direct Chemical Attack
Electrochemical Attack
Forms of Corrosion
Effects of Corrosion
Corrosion Control
Inspection Requirements
Corrosion Prevention
Corrosion-Prone Areas
Corrosion-Removal Techniques
Surface Damage by Corrosion
13. Composites
Introduction
Definition of Composite Materials
Major Components of a Laminate
Types of Fiber
Fiber Forms
Resin Systems
Dry Fiber and Prepreg
Adhesives
Honeycomb Sandwich Structures
Laminate Structures
Damage and Defects
Vacuum Bagging Techniques
Curing and Curing Equipment
Types of Layups for Repair
Repairs of Honeycomb and Laminate Structures
Specialty Fasteners Used for Composite Structures
Fastener Materials
Drilling
Countersinking
14. Standard Parts
Standard Parts Identification
Standard Parts Illustrations
Additional Standard Parts (Patented)
A. Appendix
Tap Drill Sizes-American (National) Screw Thread Series
Wire and Sheet Metal Gage Table
Ultimate and Shear Strength of Typical Aluminum Alloys
Chemical Flashpoints for Various Liquids Used in the Aircraft Industry
B. Glossary.