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REPAIR BLADE FAIRING SKIN DELAMINATION
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APPLY ADHESIVE
Adhesive (E40 or E41) is extremely
flammable. It is volatile. It forms
harmful vapors and explosive
peroxides. Keep away from heat,
sparks, or open flame. Avoid inhaling.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
NOTE
Prepackaged adhesive (E40) is
preferred. Use adhesives (E41, E43
or E47.1) only if prepackaged kit is
not available.
5.
Mix tube of adhesive (E40). Follow instructions
on kit.
6.
If adhesive (E40) is not available, prepare
adhesive (E41) as follows:
a.
Weigh 100 parts of resin and 23 parts of
hardener. Use trip balance.
b.
Mix parts in polyethylene cup (E157) until
color is uniform. Use tongue depressor
(E424).
7.
If adhesive (E43) is used, prepare as follows:
a.
Weigh 7 parts of gray hardener and 5 parts
of white base. Use trip balance.
b.
Mix parts in polyethylene cup (E157) until
color is uniform. Use wood spatula (E424).
8.
If adhesive (E47.1) is used, prepare as follows:
a.
Weigh equal parts of adhseive (E47.1) and
curing agent (E158.1). Use trip balance.
b.
Mix parts in polyethylene cup (E157) until
color is uniform. Use wood spatula (E424).
NOTE
Working life of adhesive is 30
minutes.
9.
Work adhesive (E40, E41, E43 or E47.1) into
separated plies on each side of cut (2). Use a
length of clean shim stock.
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