Van's Aircraft RV-12, Maintenance Manual

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Rev.1
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D
ECORATIVE PAINT REPAIR
■ CAUTION: A
NY SCRATCH THAT HAS PENETRATED TO THE METAL MUST BE
CLEANED AND PRIMED PRIOR TO APPLYING DECORATIVE PAINT
.
● NOTE: W
HEN PRIMING A REMOVABLE PART BETTER RESULTS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY
REMOVING THE PART
.
Tools Sandpaper
Expendable Applicable touch-up paint
Replaceable None
Service Rating Line
Minimum Certification Static structure:
Total area 64 in² or less - Owner and SPC
Total area greater than 64 in² - LSA-RM, or A&P
Control surface:
Total area 16 in² or less - Owner and SPC
Total area greater than 16 in² - LSA-RM, or A&P
Additional References KAI
1. Remove any loose or damaged paint.
2. Use progressively finer grit sandpaper to achieve a smooth, gradual taper to
undamaged paint.
3. Clean and dry the entire prepared area.
4. Apply primer and touch-up paint to the entire prepared area.