ASA Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations (Softcover) | ASA-AC43.13-2025

Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations AC43.13-2025 is a compilation of the two most important Advisory Circulars the FAA has published on aircraft maintenance: AC 43.13-1B (Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices — Aircraft Inspection and Repair) and AC 43.13-2B (Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices — Aircraft Alterations). This softcover edition includes AC 43.13-1B (originally issued September 1998, with a Change 1 in September 2004 and an editorial update in May 2024) alongside AC 43.13-2B (issued March 2008), giving you both references in a single, current volume.

AC 43.13-1B covers the materials, health and safety practices, inspection, repair, and finishing standards for wood structures, fabric covering, fiberglass and plastics, and metal structures, welding, and brazing. It includes dedicated chapters on nondestructive inspection (NDI), corrosion inspection and protection, aircraft hardware, control cables and turnbuckles, engines, fuel, exhaust, propellers, aircraft systems and components, weight and balance, electrical systems, avionics, and human factors.

AC 43.13-2B focuses on the installation of aircraft components and systems — communications, navigation, and emergency systems; anti-collision and supplementary lights; skis; oxygen systems in non-pressurized aircraft; rotorcraft external-load devices; cargo slings and external racks; glider and banner tow-hitches; aircraft batteries; and guidance on adding or relocating instruments, among other topics.

Together, these combined manuals fill in the gaps where no manufacturer repair or maintenance instructions exist, and they're a key reference for the Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams. The standards covered apply to non-pressurized civil aircraft with a gross weight of 12,500 pounds or less. This edition is illustrated throughout and includes a glossary and a list of useful acronyms and abbreviations.

Features

• Genuine FAA Advisory Circular reference, published by ASA
• Combines AC 43.13-1B (Inspection and Repair) and AC 43.13-2B (Alterations) in one volume
• AC 43.13-1B updated with editorial changes as of May 2024
• Key reference for the Aviation Mechanic FAA Knowledge Exams
• Covers wood, fabric, fiberglass/plastic, and metal structure inspection, repair, and finishing
• Dedicated chapters on NDI, corrosion, hardware, control cables, engines, and avionics
• Details component/system installation: comm/nav/emergency systems, lighting, oxygen systems, external-load devices, and more
• Applies to non-pressurized civil aircraft with a gross weight of 12,500 lbs or less
• Illustrated throughout with a glossary and acronym/abbreviation list
• Essential reference for AMTs, AMT schools, repair stations, aircraft owners, and homebuilders

Included Components

• Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations AC43.13-2025 (1 softcover book, AC 43.13-1B and 43.13-2B combined)

Specifications

• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) / FAA
• Format: Softcover
• Page Count: 920 pages
• Illustrations: Illustrated throughout
• Published: March 2025
• Part Number: ASA-AC43.13-2025
• ISBN-13: 978-1-64425-524-7

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