Piper PA-32RT-300T User Manual

LANCE
II
SERVICE
MANUAL
e.
Repairing
Major
Damage:
(Larger
than
1 inch
in
diameter.)
(Refer
to
Figure
4-11.)
1.
If
possible
a
patch
should
be
made
of
the
same
material
and
cut
slightly
larger
than
the
section
being
repaired.
2.
When
appearances
are
important,
large
holes,
cracks,
tears,
etc.
should
be
repaired
by
cutting
out
the
damaged
area
and
replacing
it
with
a
piece
of
similar
material.
3.
When
cutting
away
the
damaged
area,
under
cut
the
perimeter
and
maintain
a
smooth
edge.
The
patch
and/or
plug
should
also
have
a smooth
edge
to
insure
a good
fit.
4.
Coat
the
patch
with
solvent
adhesive
and
firmly
attach
it
over
the
damaged
area.
5.
Let
the
patch
dry
for
approximately
one
hour
before
any
additional
work
is
performed.
6.
The
hole,
etc.
is
then
filled
with
the
repair
material.
A
slight
overfilling
of
the
repair
material
is
suggested
to
allow
for
sanding
and
finishing
after
the
repair
has
cured.
If
patching
compound
is
used
the
repair
should
be
made
in
layers,
not
exceeding
a
1/2
inch
in
thickness
at
a time,
thus
allowing
the
compound
to
cure
and
insuring
a
good
solid
buildup
of
successive
layers
as
required.
f.
Stress
Lines:
(Refer
to
Figure
4-12.)
1.
Stress
lines
produce
a
whitened
appearance
in
a
localized
area
and
generally
emanate
from
the
severe
bending
or
impacting
of
the
material.
(Refer
to
Figure
4-13.)
2.
To
restore
the
material
to
its
original
condition
and
color,
uses
a
hot
air
gun
or
similar
heating
device
and
carefully
apply
heat
to
the
affected
area.
Do
not
overheat
the
material.
g.
Painting
the
Repair:
1.
An
important
factor
in
obtaining
a
quality
paint
finish
is
the
proper
preparation
of
the
repair
and
surrounding
area
before
applying
any
paint.
2.
It
is
recommended
that
parts
be
cleaned
prior
to
painting
with
a
commercial
cleaner
or
a solution
made
from
one-fourth
cup
of
detergent
mixed
with
one
gallon
of
water.
3.
The
paint
used
for
coating
thermoplastic
can
be
either
lacquers
or
enamels
depending
on
which
is
preferred
by
the
repair
facility
or
customer.
(See
NOTE.)
NOTE
It
is
extremely
important
that
solvent
formulations
be
considered
when
selecting
a paint,
because
not
all
lacquers
or
enamels
can
be
used
satisfactorily
on
thermoplastics.
Some
solvents
used
in
the
paints
can
significantly
affect
and
degrade
the
plastic
properties.
4.
Another
important
matter
to
consider
is
that
hard,
brittle
coatings
that
are
usually
best
for
abrasion
resistance
should
not
be
used
in
areas
which
incur
high
stress,
flexing
or
impact.
Such
coatings
may
crack,
thus
creating
a
weak
area.
Issued:
1/3/78
STRUCTURE
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