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REPAIR TITANIUM NOSE CAP CRACKS (AVIM)
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4.
Position repair doubler (E160.4) (8) centered over
crack. Mask cap (3) 1/4 inch outside doubler.
Use Teflon tape (E399) (9). Remove doubler.
Do not apply acetone to Teflon tape.
Acetone will dissolve tape adhesive
and contaminate repair area.
5.
Clean repair area. Use cloth (E120) damp with
acetone (E20). Wipe immediately with clean dry
cloth. Clean as required to remove black lacquer
or polyurethane paint. Wear gloves (E184.1).
Excess acetone will remove primer.
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