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2. AC 43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices Aircraft Inspection and Repair

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5. AC 43.13-1B Title 14 CFR Effective September 8, 1998

6. AC 43.13-1B AC 43.13-1A is Canceled

7. 7 AC 43.13-1B Purpose of this advisory circular? Provide methods, techniques and practices Acceptable to the Administrator Inspection and Repair of Non-Pressurized civil aircraft

8. 8 AC 43.13-1B Only when There is no manufacturer’s repair or maintenance instructions Generally Minor repairs

9. 9 AC 43.13-1B May be used as a basis for FAA approval for major repairs

10. 10 AC 43.13-1B May be used as approved data, with the chapter, page and paragraph listed listed in block 8 of form 337 Providing it is appropriate to the product being repaired directly applicable to the repair not contrary to manufacture’s data

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12. 12 AC 43.13-1B Comments are Invited DOT/FAA ATTN.: Airworthiness Programs Branch, AFS-610; PO Box 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125

13. 13 AC 43.13-1B Much more detail in many areas Up to date information & procedures Better Illustrations Safety Concerns & Tips for personal More details regarding repairs & Inspections More data in some cases

14. 14 AC 43.13-1B Ch. 1 Aircraft Wood Structures Sec.1 Materials & Practices Sec.2 Finishing Wood Structures Ch. 1 Aircraft Wood Structures Sec.1 Materials & Practices Sec.2 Health & Safety Sec.3 Inspection Sec.4 Repairs Sec.5 Finishing Wood Structures

15. 15 AC 43.13-1B Ch.2 Aircraft Metal Structures Sec.1 Reference & Precautionary Measures Sec.2 Welding Sec.3 Metal Repair Procedures Sec.4 Repair of Laminate Structures Ch.2 Fabric Covering Sec.1 Practices & Precautions Sec.2 Application of Dope Sec.3 Inspection & Testing Sec.4 Repairs to Fabric Covering

16. 16 AC 43.13-1B Ch.3 Fabric Covering Sec.1 Practices & Precautions Sec.2 Doping Sec.3 Repairs to Fabric Covering Sec.4 Fabrics Testing Ch.3 Fiberglass & Plastics Sec.1 Repair of Light Load Laminate Structures Sec.2 Metallic Sandwich Secondary Structure Repair Sec.3 Transparent Plastics Sec.4 Windshields, Enclosures & Windows

17. 17 AC 43.13-1B New data for Fiberglass & Plastic Repairs Inspections Clear Plastics Heat forming

18. 18 AC 43.13-1B Ch.4 Control Cables and Terminals Sec.1 Inspection & Repair Sec.2 Safety Methods for Turnbuckles Ch.4 Metal Structure, Welding & Brazing Sec.1 Identification of Metals Sec.2 Testing of Metals Sec.3 Precautionary Measures Sec.4 Metal Repair Procedures Sec.5 Welding & Brazing Sec.6 Welding & Brazing Safety

19. 19 AC 43.13-1B Weld Repairs is much expanded Gas GMAW (MIG) Gas Metal Arc Welding GTAW (TIG) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

20. 20 AC 43.13-1B Ch.5 Aircraft Hardware Sec.1 Identification & Use Ch.5 Nondestructive Inspection Sec.1 General Sec.2 Visual Sec.3 Eddy Current Sec.4 Magnetic Particle Sec.5 Penetrant Sec.6 Radiography- X-Ray Sec.7 Ultrasonic

21. 21 AC 43.13-1B Ch.5 Aircraft Hardware Sec.1 Identification & Use Ch.5 Nondestructive Inspection Sec.8 Tap Testing Sec.9 Acoustic-Emission Sec.10 Thermography Sec.11 Holography Sec.12 Shearography

22. 22 AC 43.13-1B Nondestructive Inspection Expanded greatly NDT Levels I II III Defining types of Flaws

23. 23 AC 43.13-1B Methods expanded and updated Visual Magnetic Particle Penetrants Eddy Current Radiography (X-Ray) Ultrasonic Acoustic Emission

24. 24 AC 43.13-1B Methods expanded and updated Following being developed for Aircraft Thermography Holography Shearography Tap Testing from 3 pages to 55 pages

25. 25 AC 43.13-1B Ch.6 Corrosion Protection Ch.6 Corrosion Protection Sec.1 General Sec.2 Types of Corrosion Sec.3 Protection Measures for Basic Materials Sec.4 Preventive Maint. Sec.5 Visual Inspection Guide for Aircraft Sec.6 Removal Procedures Sec.7 Basic Removal Tech.

26. 26 AC 43.13-1B Ch.6 Corrosion Protection Ch.6 Corrosion Protection Sec.8 Aluminum & Alloys Sec.9 Magnesium & Alloys Sec.10 Ferrous Metals Sec.11 Other Metals, Alloys Sec.12 Plated Parts Sec.13 Corrosion Proofing of Land to Sea Conversions Sec.14 Handling & Care of A/C Recovered form Water Immersion

27. 27 AC 43.13-1B Corrosion was expanded from 8 to 44 pages Much better Removal & Treatment Sections

28. 28 AC 43.13-1B Ch.7 Identification,Testing & Inspection of Materials Sec.1 Identification of Metals Sec.2 Testing of Metals Sec.3 Nondestructive Tests Sec.4 Identification of Fabrics & Plastics Sec.5 Cabin Interior Materials,Fire Protection Qualities Ch.7 A/C Hardware, Control Cables & Turnbuckles Sec.1 Rivets Sec.2 Screws Sec.3 Bolts Sec.4 Nuts Sec.5 Washers Sec.6 Pins Sec.7 Safetying

29. 29 AC 43.13-1B Ch.7 Identification,Testing & Inspection of Materials Sec.5 Cabin Interior Materials,Fire Protection Qualities Ch.7 A/C Hardware, Control Cables & Turnbuckles Sec.8 Insp.& Repair of Control Cables & Turnbuckles Sec.9 Turnbuckles Sec.10 Safety Methods Sec.11 Hardware Identification Tables

30. 30 AC 43.13-1B Hardware expanded from 7 to 74 pages Many more illustrations Control Cables moved to this section

31. 31 AC 43.13-1B Ch.8 A/C Equipment Sec.1 Landing Gear Sec.2 Life Preservers, Rafts Sec.3 Miscellaneous Ch.8 Engines,Fuel,Exhaust, & Propellers Sec.1 Engines Sec.2 Fuel Systems Sec.3 Exhaust Systems Sec.4 Repair of Metal Propellers Sec.5 Inspection of Propellers Sec.6 Tracking & Vibration

32. 32 AC 43.13-1B Propellers now included with Engines in chapter 8

33. 33 AC 43.13-1B Ch.9 Windshields, Enclosures & Exits Sec.1 Plastic Windshields & Enclosures Ch.9 A/C Systems & Components Sec.1 Insp. & Maint.LDG Sec.2 Hydraulic Systems Sec.3 Emergency Equip. Sec.4 Cabin Interior

34. 34 AC 43.13-1B Ch.10 Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems Sec.1 Hydraulic Ch.10 Weight & Balance Sec.1 Terminology Sec.2 Weighing Procedures

35. 35 AC 43.13-1B Ch.11 Electrical Systems Sec.1 Care of Sec.2 Equipment Installation Sec.3 Wire Sec.4 Wire Marking Sec.5 Connectors Sec.6 Conduits Sec.7 Routing,Tying,Lacing, & Clamping Ch.11 Electrical Systems Sec.1 Inspection & Care of Sec.2 Storage Batteries Sec.3 Inspection of Equipment Installation Sec.4 Inspection of Circuit-Protection Devices Sec.5 Wire Ratings Sec.6 Wire Selection Sec.7 Table of Acceptable Wire

36. 36 AC 43.13-1B Ch.11 Electrical Systems Sec.8 Storage Batteries Ch.11 Electrical Systems Sec.8 Installation Inspection Requirements Sec.9 Environmental Protection & Inspection Sec.10 Service Loop Harnesses(Plastic Tie Strips) Sec.11 Clamping Sec.12 Insulation & Lacing String Tie Sec.13 Splicing

37. 37 AC 43.13-1B Ch.11 Electrical Systems Ch.11 Electrical Systems Sec.14 Terminal Repairs Sec.15 Grounding & Bonding Sec.16 Wire Marking Sec.17 Connectors Sec.18 Conduits Sec.19 Protection of Unused Connectors Sec.20 Symbols, Electrical & Electronic

38. 38 AC 43.13-1B Ch.12 Propellers, Rotors & Associated Equipment Sec.1 Inspection Sec.2 Repair, Wood & Composition Sec.3 Repair of Metal Sec.4 Overhaul of Sec.5 Assembly to Engine Sec.6 Precautions Ch.12 A/C Avionics Systems Sec.1 Equip. Maint. Sec.2 Ground Operational Checks (Electrical) Sec.3 Ground Operational Checks (Non Electrical) Sec.4 Avionics Test Equipment

39. 39 AC 43.13-1B Ch.12 Propellers, Rotors & Associated Equipment Sec.7 Maint. of Rotor Blades Ch.13 Weight & Balance Ch.14 Engines & Fuel Sys. Sec.1 Engines Sec.2 Fuel Systems Sec.3 Exhaust Systems Ch.12 A/C Avionics Systems Now Chapter 10 Now Chapter 8

40. 40 AC 43.13-1B Ch.15 Radio & Electronic Sec.1 Maintenance of Systems Sec.2 Maint. of Wire & Cables Sec.3 Junction Boxes & Terminal Boxes Sec.4 Power Sources & Distribution Sec.5 Noise Suppression Now Chapter 12

41. 41 AC 43.13-1B Ch.15 Radio & Electronic Sec.6 Antennas Ch.16 Instruments Sec.1 Maintenance of Sec.2 Inspection & Check of Sec.3 Power Sources for Sec.4 Pitot-Static Systems Sec.5 Adjustment of Magnetic Direction Indicators Included in Chapter 12 Most included in Chapter 12, but lacking some items

42. 42 AC 43.13-1B Ch.16 Instruments Sec.6 Preservation & Packaging None

43. 43 Summary We have familiarized you with the content and changes in the new Advisory Circular. Hopefully we have given you a better understanding of one of the tools you have to work with.

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