FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-1B
Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices
Aircraft Inspection and Repair
AC 43.13-1B | 4. Metal Structure, Welding, and Brazing | 5. Welding and Brazing | 4-104. Stainless Steel Structure
9/27/01
AC 43.13-1B CHG 1
A- Streamline Tube Length of Minor Axis, Plate Widths.
B- Distance of First Plate From Leading Edge, ²/³ A.
C- Streamline Tube Length of Major Axis.
S.L. Size
1”
1-¼
1-½
1-¾
2
2-¼
2-½
A
.572
.714
.858
1.000
1.144
1.286
1.430
B
C
6A
.382
1.340
3.430
.476
1.670
4.280
.572
2.005
5.150
.667
2.339
6.000
.762
2.670
6.860
.858
3.008
7.720
.954
3.342
8.580
FIGURE 4-45. Streamline tube splice using plates (applicable to landing gear).
Par 4-104
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