FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
Aircraft Inspection and Repair
AC 43.13-1B | 2. Fabric Covering | 1. Practices and Precautions | 2-7. Fabric Seams
AC 43.13-1B
9/8/98
TEMPORARY TACKS MAY BE USED TO SECURE FABRIC IN POSITION FOR HAND-
SEWN SEAMS OVER A WOOD STRUCTURE. PERMANENT TACKS MAY BE USED
TO SECURE FABRIC AT WING BUTT STRUCTURES IN LIEU OF A HAND-SEWN
SEAM AND SHOULD BE OF THE APPROPRIATE LENGTH AND GAUGE, AND MADE
OF CORROSION RESISTANT STEEL OR BRASS.
FIGURE 2-2. Typical methods of attaching fabric.
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