ATA 20 covers standard airframe maintenance practices used across several systems rather than one aircraft function. It commonly provides general methods for materials, fasteners, wiring, bonding, sealing, cleaning and workmanship.
General airframe maintenance practices and materials.
ATA 20 covers standard airframe maintenance practices used across several systems rather than one aircraft function. It commonly provides general methods for materials, fasteners, wiring, bonding, sealing, cleaning and workmanship.
Give technicians common practices that support many aircraft tasks without repeating the same method in every system chapter.
Most content is procedural or dimensional rather than a cockpit indication. The applicable task normally points to the required standard practice.
Correct material and tooling selection, consumable shelf life, cleanliness, torque and locking, bonding quality, damage limits and revision-controlled references are recurring concerns.
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Electrical Wiring Interconnection System: the aircraft wiring, connectors, splices, supports and related installation used to distribute electrical p…
INTERMEDIATEBonding and groundingElectrical connections that control voltage differences, provide return paths and protect against static, fault and lightning effects.
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