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AS 1304 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 3 0 1 3

OBJECTIVE
To study the aircraft maintenance practices and the tools used for the same and also to
understand the non destructive testing procedures.

UNIT I AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 9

Standard Maintenance Practices - Aircraft Maintenance Practices - General Purpose
Tools - Measuring Tools - Torque Wrenches and Torque Loading Practice

UNIT II TOOLS 7
Aircraft Fastening Devices – Bolts and Screws, Nuts and Washers, Locking Devices and
Springs, Engineering Drawings and Diagrams, Bearings and Gears,

UNIT III AIRCRAFT MATERIALS 11

Aircraft Materials – Ferrous, Non-Ferrous and Composite/Non-Metallic. Corrosion and
Corrosion Control and Protection

UNIT IV NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) AND WELDING 11

Penetrant Methods, Non-Destructive Testing Processes. Soldering, Welding and Brazing

UNIT V AIRCRAFT MISCELLANOUS 7

Electrical Cables and Connectors, Usage of Electrical Instruments and Equipment,
Testing and Calibration Methods, Pipes, Hoses and Control Cables, Aircraft Weight and
Balance Control, Quality System and Procedures.
TOTAL: 45
REFERENCES:

1. Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures (CAP 459-Part I, Basic)

2. Airframe & Powerplant Mechanics (General Handbook EA-AC 65-9A)
3. James Anderson Earl E. Tatro , “Shop Theory”
4. Dale Crane, “Training Manual General Section Book 1 thru 7”
5. Titterton , “Aircraft Materials & Processes”
6. AC Parkinsons, “Machine Drawing”
7. Cindy Foreman, “Advanced Composites (EA-358)”
8. Malvino and Leech , “Digital Fundamentals”
9. Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook EA-282-0
Larry Reithmaier , “Standard Aircraft Handbook (5th Edition)”