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Document ID:   MIL-HDBK-337       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Adhesive Bonded Aerospace Structure Repair
Scope:  This handbook contains a description of standard methods for the repair of bonded-sandwich-and metal-laminate-type aircraft construction. The items covered include prerepair damage evaluation, preparation of the part for repair, a description of the materials, and repair procedures. The repair methods designated in section 6.0 will cover the majority of small damage repair cases. These methods have been selected from those used in the current aircraft repair technical orders (T.O.'s). Large area repairs are covered in section 7.0. Postrepair inspection instruction is also included.
Status:  Active Document Date:  07-FEB-2020      
  Next Review Due:  05-FEB-2025
8040 Doc Category:   Department of Defense Handbook  

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  AS  Naval Air Systems Command  
  Preparing Activity: 20  Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  AR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Armaments Center  
Navy Custodian:  AS   Naval Air Systems Command  
Air Force Custodian:  20   Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)  

Projects
 Project Number:     8040-2025-002

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.
Revision History Click on column headings for a description of column content.
MediaDocument Part DescriptionDist StmtDocument DatePagesSize
Document ImageNotice 3 - ValidationA07-FEB-202011.9 KB
Document ImageNotice 2 - ReinstatementA25-JUL-2014115.3 KB
Document ImageNotice 1 - CancellationA24-MAR-2014115.3 KB
Document ImageBase Document A01-DEC-198234515214.6 KB

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