FASTENER REMOVAL
Solid Rivet Removal
General principles for removing a rivet while protecting the hole and structure.
Key reference points
- Keep the removal tool centred on the manufactured head.
- Avoid enlarging the hole or damaging surrounding material.
- Inspect the hole and joint after removal using approved criteria.
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.