TM 1-1500-204-23-8 (W/ CHANGE-1), TECHNICAL MANUAL: AVIATION UNIT MAINTENANCE (AVUM) AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE (AVIM) MANUAL FOR GENERAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (MACHINE AND WELDING SHOP PRACTICES) - VOLUME 8 (15-MAR-2001)

TM 1-1500-204-23-8 (W/ CHANGE-1), TECHNICAL MANUAL: AVIATION UNIT MAINTENANCE (AVUM) AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE (AVIM) MANUAL FOR GENERAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (MACHINE AND WELDING SHOP PRACTICES) - VOLUME 8 (15-MAR-2001)., This volume provides general information pertaining to machine and welding shop practices. The application of materials and techniques used on specific aircraft is not covered in this volume. Specific aircraft application, usage, and substitution are found in the individual aircraft maintenance manuals. This volume is of maximum benefit to the mechanic who desires information about machine and welding shop practices and procedures. This volume furnishes the mechanic a source of information about how to use and care for equipment in the machine and welding shops. This volume is not a requisitioning authority, and applicable repair parts and special tools list should be consulted to obtain the unit of issue and National Stock Number of the items required for maintenance. General information to guide aircraft maintenance personnel is covered within this volume; however, no attempt has been made to include special parts or equipment which are applicable only to individual or specific aircraft. General information on machine shop practices is contained in Chapter 2. Welding shop practices are contained in Chapter 3.