(i)  
Allow sufficient time to cure, depending on the catalyst mix ratio.

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 (2)  Alternative repair procedure:
 (a)  
Alternative to applying RTV 60 and AMA 138 patch is to apply

 0.010 coat of RTV 60 or RTV 106 to the repair area, overlappong at least 0.50 inch.

 (b)  
Allow time to cure - for RTV 106 allow 24 hours to cure before returning blanket to service.

 F. Repair of torn or damaged fabric covering
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 (1)  Remove the foil two inches back from damaged area by peeling and scraping the foil.
 (a)  Foil that is firmly bonded may be sanded to eliminate gloss.
 S 358-040-B00
 (2)  
Sew a flame proof ceramic fabric patch (Nextel or Astro-quartz) over the damaged area with a one inch overlap.

 S 358-041-B00

 (3)  
Ensure that the stitching loops through both fabric layers, and use a minimum of 3 stitches per inch.

 (4)  
Solvent clean the repair area (MPK or acetone).

 (5)  
Prime the repair area with DC1200.

 (6)  
Allow 30 minutes to two hours for the primer to cure.

 (7)
Apply a 0.005 to 0.010 inch coat of RTV 60 to the repair area.

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 (8)  
Apply a repair patch of AMA 138 aluminumized fiberglass cloth (style 112).

 S 118-042-B00
 S 378-043-B00
 S 358-044-B00
 S 358-045-B00
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 (9)  Cover the repair area with release film and apply weight (sand bags) to make sure that the edges of the repair patch are firmly bonded.
 (a) Allow time to cure, depending on the catalyst mix ratio.
 G. Put the airplane back to its usual condition.
 S 168-010-B00
 CAUTION: MAKE SURE YOU REMOVE ALL TOOLS AND UNWANTED MATERIALS FROM THE
_______ STRUT CAVITIES. IF OBJECTS ARE IN THE STRUT COMPARTMENTS, THEY CAN STOP THE REMOVAL OF THE FLUIDS THROUGH THE STRUT DRAINS. IF YOU DO NOT REMOVE THE UNWANTED MATERIALS, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE STRUT.
 (1)  
Put the blanket on the strut.

 S 028-048-B00

 (2)  
Remove all tools and unwanted materials from the strut cavities before you install the access doors.

 S 418-011-B00

 (3)  
Install the access doors on the strut, if they have been removed (AMM 54-31-01/401).

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