An Aviation maintenance technician (AMT) encounters many special tools as their experience widens; large transport category aircraft have different maintenance tasks from those of a light airplane, and special hand tools are often required when working on complex aircraft. Here is the most common hand tools and measuring instruments used in aircraft repair work; hammers and mallets, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches / torque wrenches, strap wrenches, metal cutting tools, Drill and reamers, taps and dies, calipers, micrometers, compasses, dial indicator. There is also specialized tools for specific task such as bearing removal tools and swaging tools.
An Aviation maintenance technician (AMT) encounters many special tools as their experience widens; large transport category aircraft have different maintenance tasks from those of a light airplane, and special hand tools are often required when working on complex aircraft. Here is the most common hand tools and measuring instruments used in aircraft repair work; hammers and mallets, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches / torque wrenches, strap wrenches, metal cutting tools, Drill and reamers, taps and dies, calipers, micrometers, compasses, dial indicator. There is also specialized tools for specific task such as bearing removal tools and swaging tools.
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Manufacturers, subcontractors, users and maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities use these tools for the proper application. Bearing cutting tools, removal & installation tools, staking tools, drill press swaging tools, testing tools and custom tools per bearing applications.
Coldworking fastener holes is a simple life enhancement procedure that strengthens metallic components by retarding crack growth around the hole. The most common method of coldworking involves pulling an oversized, tapered mandrel through a hole.
Aircraft hand tools are very important for every modification or repair to an aircraft. It refers to all the hand held tools used in everyday maintenance. Hand tool include all the tools that are used in pounding, holding, cutting, and turning having their own method of development.
Tools and equipment needed for STANDARD PRACTICE.