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REPAIR BLADE FAIRING — PARTIAL DEPTH
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9.
Position core material (E145 or E146) (14) on
blade (7) next to cutout (13). Locate trailing edge
(15) of core material 3 inches forward of blade
trailing edge (16).
10.
Apply masking tape (E388) (17) to cover area on
core material (E145 or E146) (14) slightly larger
than cutout (13).
11.
Draw outline (18) on tape (E388) (17) in shape of
cutout (13) and 1/8 inch larger.
NOTE
Repair plug must have same contour
as blade and be slightly larger than
cutout.
12.
Cut core material (E145 or E146) (14) on tape
outline (18). Use knife. Remove tape (E388)
(17).
13.
Position piece of scrim cloth (E325) (19) over
cutout (13). Draw outline on scrim cloth.
14.
Cut scrim cloth (19). Use scissors.
15.
Position scrim cloth (19) and core (20) in cutout
(13). Make sure cloth and plug are seated.
Check that plug fits tightly and extends above
skin (21).
16.
Apply Teflon tape (E399) (22) around cutout (13)
to protect blade skin (21).
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