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C I R R U S
A I R P L A N E M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L
M O D E L S R 2 0
01 Jan 2016
(2)
Spot Putty Application
Spot putty is used to fill small cosmetic defects such as pits and minor scratches. After the repair
area has been filled with body filler (if required) and/or coated with surfacer, a thin layer of spot
putty may be applied to fill minute cosmetic defects and/or minor scratches.
(a)
Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b)
Blow surface clean with compressed air.
(c)
Solvent clean the application area.
(d)
Apply spot putty with a clean applicator as per manufacturer’s instructions.
(e)
When the spot putty has cured, lightly sand the surface with 320 grade sandpaper to
assure a smooth and defect free surface.
(f)
Blow surface clean with compressed air.
(g)
Solvent clean the application area.
(h)
Apply the final coat of surfacer.
(3)
Body Filler Application
Body filler is used for repairing cosmetic blemishes, dents, and to fill large surface imperfections
and gaps at seams or bond joints.
Over large areas, body filler thickness shall not exceed 0.13 inch (3.3 mm). No more than 15%
of the surface may be covered with body filler and no more than 5% of the surface area shall
have filler thicker than 0.10 inch (2.5 mm). Body filler thickness in small local areas (less the 10
square inches) or at seams and joints may exceed maximum filler thickness. Filler thickness can
be measured by inserting the pointed end of a toothpick into uncured filler.
(a)
Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b)
Mask off all surfaces that do not require filling or where filler is not permitted.
(c)
Sand area with 80 grade to 120 grade sandpaper.
(d)
Blow surface clean with compressed air.
(e)
Solvent clean the application area.
(f)
Mix body filler thoroughly per manufacturer's instructions.
(g)
Apply body filler with a clean applicator according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Description
P/N or Spec.
Supplier
Purpose
Aluminum Oxide Paper
320 grade
Any Source
Abrasion.
Compressed Air
-
Any Source
Cleaning.
Cotton Cloth (clean, lint free) -
Any Source
Cleaning.
Exterior Putty
(Refer to 51-30) (Refer to 51-30)
Repair.
Description
P/N or Spec.
Supplier
Purpose
Aluminum Oxide Paper
36 to 320 grade Any Source
Abrasion.
Compressed Air
-
Any Source
Cleaning.
Cotton Cloth (clean, lint free) -
Any Source
Cleaning.
Exterior Filler
(Refer to 51-30) (Refer to 51-30)
Repair.