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5.29.
MAIN ROTOR PITCH HOUSING STRIKER STRIP REPLACEMENT (AVIM) – continued
b. Cut a single ply patch of fiberglass cloth (3) to
match bonding surface of plate (1).
(1) Position plate (1) on cloth (3) and trace bond-
ing surface outline of plate (1). Use cloth
(item 57, App F).
(2) Cut and trim cloth (3) to match bonding sur-
face outline of plate (1). Use shears and/or
knife.
c. Install strip (1) on housing (2).
(1) Lightly wipe bonding surface of strip (1) and
strip mounting surface of housing (2) with sol-
vent. Use methyl ethyl ketone (item 124,
App F) and cloth (item 52, App F).
(2) Apply a thin, uniform coat of adhesive on
bonding surface of strip (1) and strip mount-
ing surface of housing (2). Use adhesive
(item 3, App F) and brush (item 34, App F).
(3) Place cloth patch (3) on bonding surface of
strip (1).
(4) Place strip (1) with cloth (3) on strip mounting
surface of housing (2) and apply firm but light
pressure to join parts.
(5) Wipe away all excess adhesive squeeze-out
along inner and outer seam of plate (1). Use
cloth (item 52, App F).
(6) Allow adhesive to cure for a minimum of
24 HOURS at room temperature.
d. Inspect (QA).
END OF TASK
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