Piper PA-32RT-300T User Manual

LANCE
II SERVICE
MANUAL
4-17.
STRUCTURAL
REPAIRS.
Structural
repair
methods
used
may
be
made
in
accordance
with
the regulations
set
forth in
FAA
Advisory
Circular
43.13-1A.
To
assist
in
making
repairs.
Figure
4-5
identifies
the
type and
thickness
of skin
structure
used.
Never
make
a skin
replacement
or
patch from
a
material
thinner
than
the
original
skin.
Original
material
and thickness
is recommended
and must
result
in a
surface
which
is as
strong
as. or
stronger
than.
the
original
skin.
H owever.
flexibility
must
be retained
so that
the surrounding
areas
will
not
receive
extra
stress.
When
making
major
structural
repairs.
other than
using
factory
manufactured
parts.
it is
recommended
the manufacturer
be
contacted.
No major
alterations
are recommended
without
contacting
the
manufacturer.
4-18.
FIBERGLASS
REPAIRS.
The
repair
procedure
in
this
manual
will
describe
the
methods
for
the repair
of
fiberglass
reinforced
structures.
Paragraph
4-19
described
Touch-up
and
Surface
Repairs
such
as blisters,
open seams.
delaminations.
cavities.
small
holes
and
minor
damages
that have
not
harmed
the
fiberglass
cloth
material.
Paragraph
4-20
describes
Fracture
and
Patch
Repairs
such
as puncture.
breaks.
and
holes
that have
penetrated
through
the
structure
and
damaged
the fiberglass
cloth.
A repair
kit,
part
number
756
729. that
will
furnish
the
necessary
material
for such
repairs
is available
through
Piper
Aircraft
Distributors,
NOTE
Very
carefully
follow
resin
and
catalyst
mixing
instructions
furnished
with
repair
kit.
4-19.
FIBERGLASS
TOUCH-UP
AND
SURFACE
REPAIRS.
a.
Remove
wax.
oil
and dirt
from
around
the damaged
area with
acetone.
Methvl-
ethylketone
or
equivalent
and
remove
paint to
gel coat.
b.
The damaged
area may
be scaped
with
a fine
blade
knife
or a power
drill
with a
burr
attachment
to
roughen
the
bottom
and
sides
of
the damaged
area.
Feather
the
edge
surrounding
the
scratch
or cavity.
Do
not
undercut
the
edge. (If
the scratch
or cavity
is shallow
and
penetrates
only
the surface
coat.
continue
to Step
h.)
c. Pour
a small
amount
of
resin into
a jar
lid or on
a piece
of cardboard,
just enough
to
fill the
area being
worked
on.
Mix an
equal amount
of milled
fiberglass
with
the resin.
using
a
putty
knife or
stick. Add
catalyst,
according
to
kit instruction,
to the
resin and
mix thoroughly.
A hypodermic
needle
may be
used to
inject
gel into
small
cavities
not requiring
fiberglass
millings
mixed
with
the gel.
d. Work
the
mixture
of resin,
fibers
and
catalyst
into the
damaged
area,
using
the sharp
point
of a putty
knife
or stick
to press
it into
the bottom
of
the hole
and
to puncture
any
air
bubbles
which
may
be present.
Fill
the scratch
or
hole above
the surrounding
undamaged
area
about
I /16
inch.
e.
Lay
a piece
of cellophane
or waxed
paper
over
the repair
to cut
off air
and start
the
cure
of gel mixture.
f.
Allow
the gel
to cure
10 to
15 minutes
until
it feels
rubbery
to the
touch.
Remove
the
cellophane
and
trim
flush with
the
surface.
using a
sharp
razor blade
or knife.
Replace
the
cellophane
and allow
to cure
completely
for 30 minutes
to an hour.
The
patch
will shrink
slightly
below
the structure
surface
as it
cures. (If
waxed paper
is used.
ascertain
wax is
removed
from
surface.)
Issued: 1/3/78
STRUCTURES
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Brand	Piper
Model	PA-32RT-300T
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