Raytheon Beech Baron E55 - Fiberglass

Rayl~don
Aircraft
Company
BARON
55
AND
58
SHOP
MANUAL
NOTE:
When
riveting
the
window
in
place,
install
the
trim
strip
clips
in
the
same
location
as
described
in
Step
c.
of
the
window
removal
procedure.
h.
Installthetrim
strips.
i.
Clean
and
paint
as
necessary.
j.
Install
the
upholstery
panels.
FIBERGLASS
REPAIR OF
FIBERGLASS
COMPONENTS
a.
Large
holes
and cracks
require
that the
damaged
area
be
cut
out
and trimmed
just
beyond
the
area
of
damage.
If
the
parts
are
painted,
remove
the
paint
and sand
that
portion
of
the
part
extending
at
least
2
inches
beyond
the
cutout.
b.
Prepare
3
patches
of
laminated
glass
cloth,
such
as
Trevano,
Uniglass,
or
their
equivalent.
Cut the
first
patch
to
the
dimensions
of
the
sanded
area,
the second
patch
1/2-inch smaller
than the
first,
and the
third
patch
1/2
inch
smaller
than
the second.
c.
Prepare
the
resin
(Laminac
4116,
Glidpol
1001,
or
their
equivalent)
for
the
patch
in
accordance
with the
manufacturer’s
instructions.
Make
sure
that
your
hands
are
free
of
oil,
grease,
or
dirt
when
handling
the
resin.
d.
Apply
an
even
coat
of
resin
to the sanded
area.
Impregnate
all three
laminated
glass
cloth
patches by
laying
the
patches
on
clean
waxed
paper
and
working
the
resin
through
the fabric with
a
2-inch
brush.
e.
Place
the
large patch
over
the
cutout
area,
working
out
all air bubbles
and
wrinkles.
If
the
patch
starts to
sag,
place
a
support
behind the
repair
area.
Coat
the
support
with automobile
wax
or
waxed
paper
to
prevent
the
resin from
adhering
to
the
support.
Work
out
all
air
bubbles
and
wrinkles
while
installing
the
second
patch
over
the
first. Install
the
third
patch
over
the second
in
the
same
manner.
f.
Brush
the
repaired
area
with
an
even
coat
of resin.
After
the
patches
have
cured for
24
hours
at
temperatures
between
23"C
(75"F)
and
66"C
(150"F),
blend
the
patch
into the
contour
of the
part
with fine
sandpaper.
Paint
the
repair
to
match
the
rest
of the
part.
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