how do they fix bad light dents in big aircraft?

Answer 1

The damaged sections are removed and replaced. No suction cups, tin knocking, bondo or other such automotive-style repairs are permitted.

Aircraft maintenance and repair standards are very stringent for obvious reasons. Replacement components are installed in exactly the same manner as they were when the aircraft was manufacturered.

Answer 2

Hiya I am an Aircraft Stuctural Mainteance Tech.
Most times the part is replaced or a Flush Patch is installed. Sometimes in the case of MINOR dents and dings in NON CRITCAL areas the dent can be worked out with a mallet and sandbag. Other times you can use a combination of heating and Dry ice to pop the Dent out. Minor Scrathes and Scrapes may be blenned, providing that enough material remains to ensure the strengh of the part. On the Subject of Bondo. I HAVE seen and used Aerodynamic Smoothing Compound to fill MINOR Dents in Military Aircraft. I have also seen Welding done but this is VERY RARE!!

The Repair method is determined by many factors. Such as location on the A/C and what the part is made of.The type of Aircraft plays a major role in the choice of methods, repairs that are suitable ror a Helocopter are NOT suitable for a Fighter Jet for example. Each Aircraft has a Manual which explains just about ANY possiible repair that will be required over the life of the A/C.
Also if doubt remains the person performing the repair can contact the Manufacturer for more information. The Manufacturer and the FAA are the final determination for what works and what doesn't the PRIMARY drive behind any repair it to restore the A/C to servicableity with no loss of strength, performance and above all safety.

Answer 3

.....First, there is no such thing as "bad light" damage, its either "bad",requiring repair, or it's "negligible", not requiring repair.
.....IF damage requires repair, the usual course of action is to assess the extent of the damage. For example a structure could be deformed internally, which in turn deforms the skin. sometimes when the skin is removed, it isn't damaged at all and is re used once the internal structural members are replaced.. Typically, aircraft are riveted together, so the appropriately qualified AME researches and decides on a repair scheme, drills the rivet heads off and does what he needs to do to effect his repair.
.....Very very light dings, can sometimes be tapped out, but aluminium does not like to be treated this way and you usually end up with a much bigger problem than you started with, so this is usually not done.
.....Hope this helps!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Has anyone EVER seen a light "DENTED"? I know I haven't. As for the body (dented most often by bird strikes), they just remove the panel, check underneath for damage and debris, and replace the panel.

Answer 6

You don't work on aircraft like a car. The section is replaced or patched, depends on size and location. I know if my boss caught me trying to do car body work on a plane, I wouldn't have a job, or a license. Good answer #2.

Answer 7

NO WELDING OR HEAT! Aircraft aluminum is TEMPERED material.
Depending on area, either:
1) cold form area, NDT (Non Destructive Testing [dye penetrant, etc])
2) cut out bad area, install "navy patch" (doubler over affected area, picking up existing attachments, or adding extra attachments as needed)
3) if not bad enough, leave as is.

Answer 8

no wields on aircraft you causem big trouble REPLACE PEICE

Answer 9

suction cups or welded rods like they do on cars but larger. Unless your actually talking about the lights, and he was right they don't dent, they break.

Answer 10

lights usually don't dent, they crack or shatter.