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2.115.
HORIZONTAL STABILATOR DEBRIS COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION – continued
CAUTION
To prevent damage to helicopter, use
caution to avoid gouging skin with putty
knife.
(3) Start at a corner and carefully peel cover (1)
from surface of stabilator (2). Use putty knife.
b. After removal of cover (1), sand surface lightly
to smooth. Use paper (item 135, App F).
2.115.4. Cleaning
a. Clean adhesive from stabilator (para 1.47).
2.115.5. Inspection
a. Check stabilator for cracks (para 2.102).
b. Check stabilator for corrosion (para 1.49).
2.115.6. Installation
a. Apply adhesive primer to stabilator (2).
(1) Lightly but thoroughly scuff the surface of the
topcoat in the bond area. Use paper
(item 135, App F).
(2) Clean area to be bonded. Use isopropyl
alcohol (item 106, App F)
(3) Apply pressure sensitive tape to the stabilator
(2) in 3–inch wide strips around the edges of
the bond area as well as along the protruding
rivet heads. Use primer tape (item 144A,
App F)
(4) Apply primer adhesive (item 13, App F) to
stabilator (2).
(5) Allow primer to dry 15 to 60 MINUTES at 72
F (22 C).
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