TM 55-1945-205-24-2
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a.
Cut out the damaged area with a power jig using a fine tooth, metal blade.
b.
Using a grinder or disc sander, grind and sand the cutout edges to a minimum 20º included angle.
c.
Bevel edges back from the edge a distance equal to 12 times the laminate thickness.
WARNING
2.
Prepare repair patch for application.
NOTE
The thickness of the repair patch and components to be used depends of the portion of the
hull being repaired.
The following steps are typical for the application of a fiberglass patch.
Table 1. Lay-Out Details.
AREA
NOTES
LAY-OUT
HULL
1
Gelcoat
1 oz. Mat
1 Unit
Coremat
1 Unit
1. BEFORE
COMPLETE FRACTURE
HOLE
TAPE
2. DAMAGED MATERIAL CUT AWAY
3. AFTER PREPARATION
EDGES CUT
4. REPAIR COMPLETE
SEPARATING FILM
TAPE
SEPARATING FILM
REPLACEMENT GLASS
EDGES BEVELLED (12 TIMES
LAMINATE THICKNESS)
BACKING PLATE
(IF POSSIBLE)
BACKING PLATE
(IF POSSIBLE)
SMALL CUT ALONG
LENGTH OF FRACTURE
