Diamond DA20-C1, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Practices
DA20-C1 AMM
DA201-C1
30 Oct 09
FUSELAGE - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
1. General
The following maintenance practices describe how to do a high temperature paint repair of a cowling and
in the area underside of the aircraft flight compartment, aft of the engine.
2. High Temperature Paint Repair of a Cowling
NOTE: An equivalent procedure can be used to repair damage in the area underside of the aircraft
flight compartment, aft of the engine. This area is a fixed part of the aircraft structure.
Detail Steps/Work Items Key Items/References
1. Remove the cowling that requires repair. Refer to AMM Chapter 71-10.
2. Put the cowling on a satisfactory work stand to
permit clear access to the area that requires
repair. Make sure that the outside of the cowling is
on a protective surface so that it will not be
damaged.
3. Carefully examine the cowling and identify the
area(s) that require(s) repair. At each step of the repair, complete all
areas of the cowling in need of repair for
that sequence.
4. Make an estimate of the repair(s) required, and
then get the materials and safety equipment
satisfactory for the job. For approved materials and suppliers, refer
to AMM Chapter 51-00.
WARNING: OBEY THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THAT FOLLOW WHEN YOU DO
WORK WITH COMPOSITE MATERIALS:
- DO THE WORK IN AN AREA THAT HAS A GOOD FLOW OF
CLEAN AIR
- USE APPROVED EYE, MOUTH, AND BODY PROTECTION.
SMALL PARTICLES CAN GO THROUGH USUAL CLOTHING
- DO NOT LET THE MATERIALS TOUCH YOUR EYES,
MOUTH, OR SKIN
- IF IRRITATION OCCURS, GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY
- OBEY THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS
- DO NOT USE CHEMICAL PAINT REMOVERS. TO REMOVE
PAINT FROM COMPOSITES THAT HAVE RESIN, USE
ABRASIVE MATERIALS
- DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS TO MAKE A SURFACE
ROUGH.
WARNING:
YOU CAN CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS AND/OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT IF ABOVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT
OBEYED.