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REPAIR BLADE FAIRING — DOUBLE SKIN
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13.
Position core material (E145 or E146) (14) on
fairing (2) next to cutout (15). Locate trailing
edge (16) of core material 3 inches forward of
blade trailing edge (4).
14.
Apply masking tape (E388) (17) to cover area of
core material (E145 or E146) (14) slightly larger
than cutout area.
15.
Draw outline (18) on tape (E388) (17) in shape of
cutout (15) and 1/8 inch larger.
NOTE
Repair plug must have same contour
as blade and be slightly larger than
cutout.
16.
Cut core material (E145 or E146) (14) on tape
outline (18) with knife. Remove tape (E388) (17).
17.
Position core (19) in cutout (15). Check that core
fits tight and projects above and below skin (12)
at all points.
18.
Remove core (19) from cutout (15).
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