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DAMAGE DISPOSITION

Metallic Structure Damage Classification

General distinction between allowable, repairable and replacement damage.

Key reference points

  • Measure and inspect the full extent of damage first.
  • Allowable damage remains within specified limits without repair.
  • Repair or replacement criteria are aircraft- and location-specific.
Training-reference boundary

This summary is not approved repair or maintenance data. Do not inspect, classify, select material, alter structure or perform a repair from this page alone. Use the current applicable SRM, AMM, engineering order, drawing and company procedures.