Use the tap hammer on main rotor blades or any other composite material to check for delamination.
Equivalent to T75449-2
Tap Hammers are made IAW AC43.13-1B 5-105(a) to be below 2oz and MIL-HDPK-337 Figure 10-7 for the dimensions
Aluminum: Softer impact. Good for thin laminates or delicate surfaces where you don’t want to cause damage. Weighs 0.8oz
Brass: Balanced weight and damping. Often preferred as an all-purpose tap hammer. Weighs 1.4oz
Steel: Hard, high-energy impact. Good for thicker composites or areas with heavy layups where subtle delaminations are harder to hear. Weighs 1.4oz
- ATA Chapter:
- 99-Other
- Maintenance Type:
- Flightline
- Maintenance Type:
- Overhaul
- ATA Chapter:
- 62-Main Rotor
- ATA Chapter:
- 53-Fuselage
