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2.103.
CLASSIFICATION OF EMPENNAGE DAMAGE AND TYPES OF REPAIR – continued
Category
Action
Limits
l. Kevlar/Epoxy Skin Debonding
C
Greater than 6.00 INCHES but less than
40 percent of panel area. Greater than 40
percent of panel area.
Replace if possibility of danger to crew or
helicopter exists. Replace panel.
m. Kevlar/Epoxy Fairings Debonding
B
Rebond where ribs, gussets, baffles,
stiffeners, seals, and doublers have
debonded.
n. Kevlar/Epoxy Fairings Cracks
B
No longer than 25 percent of shortest skin
dimension.
Repair (para 2.30).
C
Exceeds B or extends from one end of
part through other end.
Replace.
o. Kevlar/Epoxy Fairings Erosion
B
Any broken resin or exposed fibers.
Repair (para 2.30).
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