Section 8: Repair Quick Guide
Bucket Shell Repair Criteria
2016 Bambi MAX Service Manual – Models 1518-3542 (Version E) 47
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Bucket Shell Repair Criteria
• One or more broken top loop knots (M-strap attachment point to the shell).
• Gross punctures through shell that cut or severely damage one or more panel strips.
• Separation of fabric welds longer than 3” (76 mm).
• Punctures or cuts through shell longer than 3” (76 mm).
• Two or more broken bottom webbing loops.
• Top loop knots that are worn or have damage to more than 25% of the fabric.
• Cuts, punctures or weld separations less than 3” and/or cut through more than 25% of a
panel strip.
• Bottom webbing loops with more than 25% damage to fabric strands.
• Broken or missing bottom webbing protective wear strips.
• Five or more broken battens.
• Wear, abrasions, and cuts to the bucket shell fabric isolated to one side of the material
that do not cut through.
• Wear, abrasions and cuts to the webbing loops, strips and top loop knots that involve
less than 25% of the fabric strands on any portion of the affected webbing.
• Wear and abrasions to webbing protective strips.
• Up to 4” (102 mm) of peeled weld on panel strip.
• Up to four broken battens.
Category 1: Safety
Cease operations and repair immediately.
Category 2: Operational
Repair before next days operation or eight hours flight time.
Category 3: Monitor
Monitor and/or repair if condition deteriorates.
Category 4: Okay
Does not need repair.