North&Wing&S,LSA&Maintenance&Manual&
Model:&Sport&X2&582&
Issue 3.2
Printed: July 16 2017
Page 40
4.2.3
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Sail Tears Less than 1” Long
Skill Level:
Owner or higher
Tools:
Scissors
Parts:
Adhesive sail repair cloth from sail repair shop or aviation materials
supplier
Task Description:
Sail tears up to 1” in length can be repaired using an adhesive sail repair cloth provided the
tear in NOT within 1” of a seam or an edge of sail. Most sail color can be reasonable
matched or coordinated. The patch should extend at least 1” in all directions from the tear.
Follow these steps:
1.
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Prepare the surface where the patch will be applied by washing it with a damp cloth
and letting it dry thoroughly If the patch area feels contaminated with any substance,
try a mild detergent followed by thorough rinsing with clean water and drying. You
can also use alcohol or acetone to clean the area.
2.
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Cut the patch material to the required size. Since this task is only approved for tears up
to 1” long, the maximum patch size should be 2” wide by 3” long. Rounding the
corners of the patch will reduce the tendency of the patch to peel off or snag on
something.
3.
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Remove the backing from the patch and apply patch to torn area.
4.
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Using a smooth hard material as a backer board under the patch area, roll the patch
with a small roller such as a wall paper seam roller.
The wing can be flown immediately after applying an adhesive patch.
4.2.4
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Sail Tears Greater Than 1” Long
Skill Level:
Factory Repair or North Wing Approved Sail Repair Shop
Tools:
Not applicable
Materials
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Dacron sail material in several colors
Task Description:
Sail tears longer than 1”, or tears that are within 1” of an edge or seam must be repaired by a
certified sail repair shop or returned to North Wing for repair. In most cases, the sail must be
removed from the frame and shipped to the sail repair shop. For instruction on sail removal,
see Section 4.2.5.