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5.7.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE DEBONDED DOUBLER OR SPAR REPAIR (AVIM) continued
m. Wipe blade (1) clean. Use methyl ethyl ketone
(item 124, App F) and cloth (item 51, App F).
n. Check repaired debonded spar (4).
(1) Tap a coin held between thumb and fore fin-
ger on blade (1). A bonded spot will have a
sharp ring. A debonded spot will have a dull
sound.
o. Fill and flair cavity between blade (1) and re-
paired spar (4). Use adhesive (item 1, App F).
(1) Allow adhesive to dry at room temperature 24
HOURS.
CAUTION
Rotor blades are not to be repainted over
the entire surface of blade. Only light tou-
chup of the eroded or repaired area is
allowed. Severe chordwise imbalance
problems may result from repainting
blade.
p. Spot prime and paint blade (1) repair and sur-
rounding area (TM 55-1500-345-23).
q. Inspect (QA).
END OF TASK
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