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5-137.1
REPAIR COMPOSITE WEATHER-PROTECTIVE COVER (AVIM)
(Continued)
5-137.1
65.
Cut two pieces of fiberglass laminate (E168.1)
(21) large enough to overlap puncture (20) 1.0
inch in all directions. If cutout is not circular, cut
pieces so that fiber orientation between pieces
will be 45º when they are installed.
66.
Apply coat of adhesive to top of filled puncture
(20) and to surrounding area of cover (1) to within
0.5 inch of finish removal line.
67.
Remove protective film from each side of two
fiberglass laminate pieces (21). Carefully pull at
right angle to direction of fibers.
NOTE
Laminate pieces must be installed
so that fiber orientation between the
two pieces will be 45º when they are
installed.
68.
Coat underside of one laminate piece (21) with
adhesive. Center piece over repair area and
press in place.
69.
Apply adhesive to top of installed piece (21) and
underside of second piece. Position second
piece on first and press in place.
70.
Bond and cure repair. (Refer to steps 110 thru
122.)
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