ASA Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations - AC43.13-2025

Softcover book includes AC 43.13-1B (Issued Sept 1998; Change 1 Sept 2004; Editorial Update May 2024) and AC 43.13-2B (Issued March 2008). This handbook for Aviation Mechanics, Aviation Maintenance Technicians schools (AMT), repair stations, aircraft owners, and homebuilders details the standards for acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for the inspection, repair, and alteration of aircraft. It is a compilation of the two most important Advisory Circulars (ACs) written by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on this topic—namely, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair (AC 43.13-1B) and Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices—Aircraft Alterations (AC 43.13-2B), which are key references for the Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. AC 43.13-1B provides details on the materials and practices, health and safety, inspection, repair, and finishes for wood structures, fabric covering, fiberglass and plastics, and metal structures, wel