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5.7A.
MAIN ROTOR BLADE SPAR TO SPAR DEBOND REPAIR (AVIM) – continued
CAUTION
Over-pressurization of pressure bladders
will cause excessive adhesive squeeze-
out and a weaker bond.
NOTE
Ensure air pressure does not exceed
20 PSI or rupture of the pressure blad-
ders could occur.
Air pressure must be applied on repair
area before adhesive pot life expires.
r. Ensure PRESSURE REGULATOR (13) is
closed.
(1) Close PRESSURE REGULATOR (13) by
pulling knob out and rotating to its full counter
clockwise position until PRESSURE GAUGE
(14) reads zero.
s. Apply air pressure (MANUAL PUMP or COM-
PRESSED AIR) to tool (7).
(1) Connect air pressure source to MANUAL
PUMP (16) or COMPRESSED AIR (17) air
inlet on tool (7).
(2) Open PRESSURE REGULATOR (13) by
pulling knob out and rotating clockwise until
PRESSURE GAUGE (14) reads 5 to 10 PSI.
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