Michael Sawyer

Michael is an A&P / IA with 15 years experience in aviation maintenance. This experience includes general aviation, corporate, and military. Michael has owned and operated aviation businesses since 2015. Currently he's helping others with aviation maintenance entrepreneurship. Email: msawyer@phalanxaviation.com

How To Perform Tap Test Aircraft Composite

How To Perform Tap Test Aircraft Composite 5-53

How To Perform Tap Test Aircraft Composite Reference: AC43.13-1B Page 5-53 Note: For reference only, see actual publication for most recent version 5-105. GENERAL: Tap testing is widely used for a quick evaluation of any accessible aircraft surface to detect the presence of delamination or debonding.a. The tap testing procedure consists of lightly tapping the surface […]

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Rivet Spacing Aircraft Sheet Metal

Rivet Spacing Aircraft Sheet Metal 4-19

Rivet Spacing Aircraft Sheet Metal Reference: AC43.13-1B Page 4-19 Note: For reference only, see actual publication for most recent version C. Rivet Edge Distance is defined as the distance from the center of the rivet hole to the nearest edge of the sheet. Rivet spacing is the distance from the center of the rivet hole

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How To Determine Aircraft Wiring Circuit Breaker Size

How To Determine Aircraft Wiring Circuit Breaker Size 11-15

How To Determine Aircraft Wiring Circuit Breaker Size Reference: AC43.13-1B Page 11-15 Note: For reference only, see actual publication for most recent version 11-47. GENERAL. All electrical wires must be provided with some means of circuit protection. Electrical wire should be protected with circuit breakers or fuses located as close as possible to the electrical

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