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d . I n j e c t s p r a y f o a m i n t o p u n c t u r e .
Mound sprayfoam to about 1/8 in.
(3.2 mm) above surface of unbroken skin. Apply bead of sealant about
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) wide over all cuts in skin leading out from puncture.
Do not smooth out sealant.
e .
Plan how puncture is to be covered with tape before applying any tape.
Length and width of tape, number of tape strips, overlapping, and how
t a p e i s a p p l i e d w i l l a f f e c t s e a l i n g c a p a b i l i t y o f r e p a i r . E a c h p i e c e
of tape should extend about 1-1/2 in. (3.81 cm) beyond sealant it will
c o v e r.
If this will require more than one strip of tape, tape should
overlap about 1/2 in. (12.7 mm).
If three or more strips of tape are
r e q u i r e d , c e n t e r s t r i p s h o u l d b e a p p l i e d f i r s t.
f . H o l d i n g i t t a u t , a p p l y t a p e p e r p e n d i c u l a r t o p a n e l s k i n . D o n o t a p p ly
with rolling motion either end-to-end or center-to-ends.
Do not rub
e a c h s t r i p i n p l a c e i n d i v i d u a l l y .
A p p l y a l l s t r i p s l i g h t l y w i t h p r o p er
overlap and rub into place.
g .
If necessary, damaged tape can be replaced; however, it should be
removed with careful peeling motion to avoid damage to sealant. If
sealant also peels back, new sealant should be applied. Complete
removal of old sealant is not necessary.
Permanent repair by direct
support, or higher category of maintenance, should be made as soon as
p o s s i b l e.
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