Aircraft Fabric Covering
by Neal Carlson
53 Pages               $12.95

A good primer on the arts and technique of fabric covering for the homebuilder, restorer and for the aviation shop technician who maintains certificated aircraft according to FAA standards. This book will serve as a basic "how to" manual for the application and working of cotton, Polyfiber, and treated fiberglass covering systems.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Covering Materials
fabrics                                   1
tapes                                     2
cords & threads                           3
liquids                                   3
miscellaneous products                    5
Tools & Equipment                         7
The Test Panel                           11
Preparation For Covering                 13

Application of Fabric
sequence of covering                     15
application to the wing                  16
application to the fuselage and tail     19
treated fiberglass fabric                19
Initial Shrinking                        21

Rib Stitching & Taping
preparation for rib stitching            23
mechanics of rib stitching               24
application of surface tape              26
drain grommets & inspection rings        28
The Fill Coats                           31
Aluminum Dope Coats                      33
The Finish Coats 35
Registration Numbers & Trim              37
Finishing Problems                       41

Fabric Repair
fabric testing                           43
rejuvenation                             43
patches                                  44
balancing control surfaces               46
Glossary                                 47
Study Questions                          51