2023 Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe (Volume 1/2): FAA-H-8083-31B (Color Print)

For use in 2026. Released in 2023. Printed in Color.This is the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – Airframe FAA-H-8083-31B, Volume 1.This handbook supersedes FAA-H-8083-31A, Volume 1.This is Volume 1, you will need Volume 2 to complete this publication.Table of contents Volume 1:Chapter 1: Aircraft StructuresChapter 2: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Assembly, & RiggingChapter 3: Aircraft Fabric CoveringChapter 4: Aircraft Metal Structural RepairChapter 5: Aircraft WeldingChapter 6: Aircraft Wood & Structural RepairChapter 7: Advanced Composite MaterialsChapter 8: Aircraft Painting & FinishingThe Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook- Airframe (FAA-H-8083-31B) is one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for certification as an airframe or powerplant mechanic. This handbook provides basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas relating to the airframe rating. It is designed to aid AMT students enrolled in a formal course of instruction, as well as the individual who is studying on their own. Since the knowledge requirements for the airframe and powerplant ratings closely parallel each other in some subject areas, the chapters which discuss fire protection systems and electrical systems contain some material that is also duplicated in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant (FAA-H-8083-32B).This AMT handbook contains information on airframe construction features, assembly and rigging, fabric covering, structural repairs, and aircraft welding. The handbook also contains an explanation of the units that make up the various airframe systems. Because there are so many different types of aircraft in use today, it is reasonable to expect that differences exist in airframe components and systems. To avoid undue repetition, the practice of using representative systems and units is carried out throughout the handbook. Subject matter treatment is from a generalized point of view and should be supplemented by reference to manufacturer’s manuals or other textbooks if more detail is desired. This handbook is not intended to replace, substitute for, or supersede official regulations or manufacturers’ instructions.The subject of Human Factors is contained in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General (FAA-H-8083-30) (as revised). Read more