DOT Code: 621.281-900

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Description

Use aircraft drawings, blueprint information, graphs and charts and apply information contained in FAA and manufacturer's aircraft maintenance manuals. Identify and select appropriate non-destructive testing methods. Inspect, identify, remove, and treat aircraft corrosion and perform aircraft cleaning. Select, apply, inspect, test, and repair fabric and fiberglass. Select, install, remove, test and repair sheet metal and non-metallic structures. Weld magnesium and titanium; solder stainless steel; fabricate tubular structures; solder, braze, gas and arc-weld steel, weld aluminum and stainless steel. Perform airframe conformity and airworthiness inspections. Inspect, check, service and repair landing gear systems. Repair hydraulic and pneumatic power system components. Inspect, check, troubleshoot, and service communication and navigation systems. Check and service aircraft fuel systems. Repair and inspect aircraft electrical systems. Inspect, check and service position and warning systems and fire protection systems.

Work Process Schedule

Task Hours
A.General Tasks1100
B.Airframe Structures800
C.Airframe Systems and Components1200
(Every 2,000 hours = one year) Total Hours: 3100
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Related Technical Instruction

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