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REPAIR FINISH OF BELLCRANK AND ARMS
(Continued)
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Do not remove bellcrank or arms
from aircraft unless there is danger of
solvents or solution coming in contact
with other parts. Do not allow solvents
to contact bearings. Do not allow
nitric acid (E22) or alodine solution
(E65) to contact high strength steel
part. Failure of component can result.
NOTE
This procedure is for minor damage
to protective coat.
1.
Check if component is aluminum. Place a drop of
10 percent solution of sodium hydroxide (E358)
on bare damaged surface. Rapid reaction should
occur. Wear gloves (E184.1).
2.
Check if component is magnesium. Place a
drop of 10 percent solution of sodium hydroxide
(E358) on bare damaged surface. No rapid
action should occur. Wear gloves (E184.1).
MAGNESIUM COMPONENTS
3.
Repair magnesium components with epoxy finish
as follows:
a.
Clean damaged surface. Use cloth (E112)
damp with naphtha (E245). Wear gloves
(E184.1).
b.
Scuff damage lightly with abrasive paper
(E9).
c.
Clean damage. Use cloth (E112) moist with
naphtha (E245). Wear gloves (E184.1).
d.
Rinse with water, then dry using heat gun.
e.
Mask damaged area. Use tape (E388).
Do not add water to acids. A violent
action will result. Avoid contact with
skin. Wear protective clothing. Wash
thoroughly after using.
f.
Slowly add 1-1/3 ounces of chromic acid
(E114), and 1 ounce of calcium sulphate
(E91) to 1 gallon of water. Water temperature
should be between 70º to 90ºF (20º to 30ºC).
Stir vigorously for at least 15 minutes. Use a
stainless steel, aluminum, vinyl, polyethylene,
or rubber lined container.
g.
Apply solution from step d to damaged area
until solution turns greenish-brown or brassy
yellow. Allow area to dry for 30 minutes. Use
brush to apply solution. Mix epoxy primer
(E293) per manufacturers instructions. Thin
as necessary. Use thinner (E145).
h.
Apply three coats of epoxy primer. Allow to
air dry 1 hour between coats.
i.
Apply two coats of epoxy topcoat (E425).
Mix per instructions. Thin if necessary. Use
thinner (E415). Allow to air dry 1 hour
between coats.
j.
Remove masking tape.
ALUMINUM COMPONENTS
4.
Repair aluminum components with zinc chromate
finish as follows:
a.
Clean damaged surface. Use cloth (E112)
damp with naphtha (E245). Wear gloves
(E184.1).
b.
Blend damaged surface. Use abrasive paper
(E9).
c.
Clean surface. Use cloth (E112) moist with
naphtha (E245). Wear gloves (E184.1). Wipe
dry.
Do not add water to acids. A violent
action will result. Avoid contact with
skin. Wear protective clothing. Wash
thoroughly after using.
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