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5.7A.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAR TO SPAR DEBOND REPAIR (AVIM) continued
CAUTION
Do not over tighten four footing pads or
damage to the blade will occur.
q. Install tool (7) on blade (1).
(1) Center tool (7) with center of repair area of
blade (1).
(2) Install tool (7) on blade (1) ensuring leading
edge of blade is seated against tool leading
edge stop (23).
(3) Adjust four footing pads (11) so that the top
and bottom bond plates of the tool are equally
spaced from the top and bottom surfaces of
the blade (1).
(4) Secure four footing pads (11) by turning knob
(24) one to three turns from initial point of
contact with blade (1).
(5) Using the reference marks, center heater
blankets (9) and pressure bladders (10) over
center of repair area.
(6) Secure bladders in place by tightening four
knobs (12) hand tight.
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