Jabiru j430 - Painting & Finishing; Exterior

Aircraft Technical Manual
Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd
JTM001-5
J120, J160, J170, J200/J400, J230/J430, J250/J450 Variants
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Dated: 29th October 2014
Issued By: AS
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15 Painting & Finishing
15.1 Exterior (all J-Series)
15.1.1 Painting
Required Tools:
As listed below
Parts and Material:
As listed below
Type of Maintenance:
Heavy Maintenance
Level of Certification:
Task Specific Training required (e.g. TAFE course)
Return to Service:
Task Specific Training required (e.g. TAFE course)
 The following painting procedure, as used at the Jabiru factory, had proven successful in ensuring
good presentation of the aircraft.
 2-part paint should be used for best results. Due to the variation between different paints, we
recommend carefully following the pack recommendations relating to surface preparation and safety.
 Use a bare minimum of undercoat, preferably white or cream, and topcoat to keep weight down.
 If you have had no previous painting experience, a short course may be available from TAFE.
NOTE: It is very easy to dramatically increase the weight of the aircraft with a heavy paint job.
Care must be taken to use the absolute minimum amounts of filler, undercoat and topcoat.
Certain brands of filler are significantly lighter that others – checking densities and using lighter
materials can save around 5kg on a typical Jabiru airframe.
15.1.2 Materials Recommended
15.1.2.1 Paints / Fillers
 Top Coat 5 Lts MUST BE WHITE
 Base Coat 4 Lts Ensure compatibility with top coat.
 Polyester Filler 4 kg
 Spot Putty 1 lb tube Claw Glaze recommended
15.1.2.2 Sandpaper
 Note: aluminium oxide type most effective
 1st all over sand 150 grit 20 3M Brand
 Bog Sand 120 grit 20 3M Brand
 Spot Putty Sand 180 grit 20 3M Brand
 Final Sand 320 grit 20 3M Brand
15.1.3 Painting EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
 Random Orbital Sander (approximately A$70.00)
 Gas Mask
 Compressor
 Spray Gun
15.1.4 Painting Procedure:
1. Wash all parts to remove release agent.
Note: Prepare all parts separately and paint separately.
2. Completely sand all outside surface area with 150 grit to give paint adhesion. The factory uses a
Random Orbital Sander and 150mm Stickit discs.
Note: Ensure that glass is not cut into in the sanding process