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2.48.
COCKPIT SEALING – continued
2.48.6. Fillet Sealing
a. Apply a bead of sealant to form a 45 degree
tapered fillet. Remove excess. Use sealing
compound (item 177, App F).
b. Inspect (QA).
2.48.7. Void, Gap, and Joggle Sealing
a. Apply sealing compound to void to form a
0.12 INCH minimum dome shaped retainer
overlapping at edges 0.25 INCH minimum. Use
sealing compound (item 177, App F).
b. Inspect (QA).
c. Seal gaps greater than 0.12 INCH wide as fol-
lows:
(1) Apply sealing compound to gap until sealant
protrudes slightly above edges of seams. Use
sealing compound (item 177, App F).
(2) Smooth surface.
(3) Verify that no voids or bubbles exist in sealant
after application.
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M04-3312-3
ANGLE
SKIN
SEALANT
(45 DEGREE
TAPERED
FILLLET)
NOT
CRITICAL
M04-3312-4
IN MIN
0.25
IN MIN
0.12
M04-3312-5
0.12
IN MIN
GAP SEAL
