Cirrus SR20 Maintenance Manual

C I R R U S
A I R P L A N E M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L
1. GENERAL
This Chapter contains standard practices for the maintenance and repair of composite structures for Cirrus
aircraft and components. The objective governing all recommendations in the following procedures is to
restore the composite structure to its original level of strength and durability.
The general procedure for using the Chapter 51 - Standard Practices: Structures is as follows:
The extent of damage is determined using the methods outlined in Section 10 - Investigation, which
contains guidance for identification of damage and associated classifications.
Processes and methods used in the repair of the aircraft are described in Section 20 - Processes.
(Refer to 51-20)
Approved materials and equipment necessary to perform standard repairs are contained in Section 30
- Materials. Prior to each repair process, a table listing all necessary tools, equipment, and supplies is
provided. (Refer to 51-30)
Section 70 - Standard Repairs contains specific composite repair procedures that are used with the
supporting processes outlined in Section 20.
Prior to each repair process, a table listing all necessary tools, equipment, and supplies is provided.
For information related to safety equipment refer to Section 00 - Standard Practices: Structures.
to 51-00)
A discussion on personnel qualifications, description of the primary structural components, Airframe Zone
Diagrams outlining the principal repair areas, and a definition of terms used in this Chapter are included
below.
EFFECTIVITY:
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STANDARD PRACTICES: STRUCTURES

(Refer to 51-70)
M O D E L S R 2 0
(Refer to 51-10)
(Refer
51-00
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