TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-137.1
REPAIR COMPOSITE WEATHER-PROTECTIVE COVER (AVIM)
(Continued)
5-137.1
Do not exceed 160ºF (71ºC) at surface
of cover. Damage to cover can occur.
120.
Cure adhesive at 140º - 160ºF (60º - 71ºC) for 2
hours. Use heat lamp. Monitor temperature with
temperature indicating strips (E413).
NOTE
Serviceable cure can be achieved
without heat at 70º - 80ºF (21º -
27ºC) in 24 hours. Vacuum may be
removed after 2 hours.
121.
Turn off vacuum pump. Remove vacuum bagging
materials.
122.
Chamfer circumference of fiberglass laminate
patch (54). Fair adhesive squeezeout to cover
(1) if needed. Use abrasive paper (E7).
INSPECT
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Refinish repaired area (Task 5-82).
END OF TASK
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