CESSNA AIRCRAFT
COMPANY
SINGLE ENGINE
STRUCTURAL REPA
IR MANUAL
LEADING EDGE REPAIRS
1. Leading Edge Da
mage Classification
A. Damage to the leading edge can be divided into three major categories and is detailed in Wing Damage
Classification.
2. Leading Edge Repairs
A. Repairs to the leading edge are illustrated in Figure 801.
3. Notes and Repair Limits
A. The following notes and repair limits are applicable to lading edge repairs:
(1) Dimple leadin
g edge skin and filler material, counter sink the doubler.
(2) Use MS20426AD4 rivets to install filler except where bucking is impossible. Use blind rivets
where regular rivets cannot be bucked.
(3) Contour must be
maintained. After repair has been completed, use epoxy filler as necessary
and sand smooth before painting.
(4) Vertical size of patch is limited by ability to install doubler clear of front spar.
(5) Lateral size is
limited to seven inches across trimmed out area.
(6) Number of repairs is limited to one per bay.
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© Cessna Aircraft Company Jun 1/2005
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