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REPLACE BLADE FAIRING TIP SECTION
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5-72.1
BOND REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY
17.
Bond assembly (9) as follows:
NOTE
Wear gloves (E186) for all steps.
a.
Cover mesh (5) on both sides of assembly
with a layer of peel ply (E270) (10) and a
layer of fiberglass cloth (E130) (11). Make
layers large enough to overlap mesh 1 inch.
b.
Make an airtight bag (12) large enough
to hold assembly (9). Use polyvinyl sheet
(E284) and tape (E396). Place a border (13)
of tape (E396) around the inside surface of
the open end of the bag.
c.
Slide bag (12) over assembly (9). Be careful
not to dislodge layers (10 and 11).
d.
Attach tube (14) to vacuum pump hose.
Position tube on bottom doubler (4) inside
open end of bag (12).
e.
Wrap tube (14) in tape (E396) (15) where it
crosses tape border (13). Press tube onto
border to make an airtight seal.
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