Game Composites GB1 GameBird, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual GB1 GameBird
Page date: April 24, 2020
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Composite Repair Practices
Composite repairs, General
1. Assess and classify damage per 51-01
2. Protect damaged area against further contamination or uptake or humidity
3. Obtain necessary documentation and, if required, Approved Repair Scheme
4. Obtain approval to conduct repair work
5. Obtain all required tools and materials
6. Protect undamaged areas of airplane
7. Make sure work area conforms to required environmental conditions for laminating or bonding
Personal equipment
1. Medical examination gloves
2. Working gloves
3. Long sleeved clothing, ideally disposable overall
4. Dust respirator mask
5. Protective eye wear
6. Ear defenders
Tools
Bonding and laminating:
1. Scale, accuracy of no less than ±1gram
2. Mixing stick, wooden tongue depressor or similar
3. Cups, 100 to 500ml capacity
4. Heater, capable of providing 60°C for no less than 10hrs
5. Brushes, 50 mm / 2in wide
6. Paint Roller with arm, 4 – 7in width
7. Scissor
Sandwich repairs:
1. Vacuum pump, with vacuum hose
2. Perforated release film
3. Breather cloth
4. Stanley knife
5. Chisel
Preparation of repair area:
1. Electric angle grinder, 80 grit sanding discs
2. Hard, even sanding block
3. Sandpaper, 40, 80, 120 grit
4. Vacuum Cleaner
5. Plastic film (to protect intact areas)
6. Masking tape
Environmental conditions for laminating or bonding
1. Temperature 18 - 25°C / 65 – 77F
2. Humidity not above 60%
3. No oil, silicone or grease to contact any of the repair area or – material