Walk through a modern maintenance shop and composites are everywhere: fairings, control surfaces, propeller blades, and in many newer designs the primary structure itself. A dent in aluminum and damage to a composite part may look similar from the outside, but they’re inspected and repaired in completely different ways.
Technicians and builders who learned on sheet metal often find that composite work has its own vocabulary, materials, and discipline. Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair is an ASA title on that subject, for people who want a solid grounding in how composite parts are made and repaired.
Quick answer: Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair (ASA-COMPOSITE-2) is an ASA book on fabricating and repairing advanced composite structures, for A&P students, maintenance technicians, and builders who work with composite materials, available on Skyfarer and at Skyfarer Shop.
At a glance
- Title. Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair.
- Publisher. Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).
- Part number. ASA-COMPOSITE-2.
- Subject. Fabrication and repair of advanced composites.
Good to know
A textbook builds understanding, but a repair on a certificated aircraft follows the aircraft manufacturer’s structural repair manual or other approved data, and it must be performed or supervised by an appropriately certificated mechanic and signed off in the aircraft’s records. Experimental builders should also follow their kit or design documentation.
Pilot tip: Practice layups on scrap panels before working on anything that flies. Composite technique is a hands-on skill, and the book makes far more sense once you’ve wet out a few plies yourself.
Where to buy
Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair (ASA-COMPOSITE-2) is sold by Skyfarer Shop. Find it on the Skyfarer marketplace or order directly from Skyfarer Shop. Either link shows the current price, shipping options and return terms.
Frequently asked questions
Who is this book for?
A&P students, maintenance technicians, and builders who fabricate or repair composite parts.
Can I repair my aircraft from this book alone?
No. Repairs on certificated aircraft follow the manufacturer’s approved data and must be done or supervised by an appropriately certificated mechanic.
What’s the part number?
ASA-COMPOSITE-2.
