TOMARK Viper SD-4 RTC - Removing Small Dents

TOMARK, s.r.o.
Airplane Maintenance Manual
Chapter 51 Standard Practices Structure
Page 146 Issue: 28.FEB 2017
Minimum distances of rivets from the edge of sheet metals or inserted
bands are shown in the Table below:
Rivet diameter
Distance of rivet axis
from the edge of the sheet metal (angle)
minimum
recommended
3,0
6,0
7,0
3,2
6,0
7,0
4,0
7,0
8,0
Table 4 Minimum distance of rivets from the edge
51-71-01 Removing Damaged Skins
▶ In case that it is necessary to remove bigger part of the skin, ensure
reliable support of the structure.
▶ Appropriately support the damaged part of the fuselage monocoque
or the wing by supports located in the area of fuselage frames or wing
ribs.
NOTICE The airplane skin surface could be damaged.
▶ Ensure that the shape of supports correspond with the shape of
supported place.
▶ Cushion the supports with suitable material.
▶ Remove rivets according to 20-10-02 Rivets .
51-71-02 Removing Small Dents
▶ Remove small dents by means of a conventional suction cup or
vacuum pump.