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2.30.
KEVLAR REPAIR – continued
2.30.4. Large Cracks
a. Repair large crack (9) through all laminations
(10).
NOTE
A dent in Kevlar will cause a break in the
material.
(1) Cut away damaged material to form an oval
hole (11) that has a 15 to 30 degree edge
taper toward inside of fabric.
(2) Lightly sand away paint from area 1.50 INCH-
ES all around hole (11). Use paper (item 135,
App F).
b. Clean damaged area (para 1.47).
c. Fabricate patch.
(1) Cut cloth pieces (12) to diameter of large side
of tapered hole (11). Cut enough cloth pieces
(12) to equal original thickness. Use cloth
(item 56, App F) and shears.
(2) Cut cloth pieces to form doublers (13), with
one cut 1.00 INCH larger than first pieces
(12). Cut doublers (14) to overlap first doubler
(13) by 0.50 INCH. Cut enough doublers to
equal original thickness. Use cloth (item 56,
App F) and shears.
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