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TASK 51-77-12-911-005
Skin Repair

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

WARNING: OBEY THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YOU USE CLEANING AGENTS,
ADHESIVES, SEALANTS AND PAINTS. THESE MATERIALS ARE DANGEROUS.

WARNING: WEAR THE CORRECT PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND FILTER MASK WHEN YOU CUT, ABRADE
OR DRILL COMPOSITE MATERIALS. THE DUST FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS CAN GET
INTO YOUR LUNGS OR ONTO YOUR SKIN AND CAUSE YOU INJURY. IMMEDIATELY
REMOVE DUST WITH A VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING: CARBON DUST IS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION. WHEN
YOU WORK WITH CFRP COMPOSITE MATERIALS IMMEDIATELY REMOVE DUST WITH A
VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING: USE AN ISOLATION TRANSFORMER WHEN YOU USE MAINS ELECTRIC POWER ON THE
AIRCRAFT. YOU MUST ONLY USE POWER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE EXPLOSION
PROOF.

CAUTION: REPAIR MUST NOT HINDER THE OPERATION OF MOVING COMPONENTS. IT IS IMPORTANT
TO MAKE SURE THAT ALL CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS FOR COMPONENTS ARE KEPT IN THE
SPECIFIED LIMITS.

CAUTION: THE INFORMATION IN THIS TOPIC MUST BE USED ONLY WHEN REFERRED TO FROM
CHAPTER 52 THRU 57 OR IN A SPECIFIC REPAIR INSTRUCTION.
1. Task Supporting Data

A. General
(1) Given in this task is the necessary information to do a temporary or permanent skin repair to a
composite structure.
(2) The repairs given in this task are defined to restore skin damages. They do not cover damages
to honeycomb cells, ribs or stiffener.
(3) Before starting to repair the damage, follow the steps given in the Inspection/Repair Flow Chart
in TASK 51-77-10-911-001, Figure 001.
(4) For a permanent repair several methods are given. For example:
- a wet lay up or pre-cured doublers,
- a hot bond repair using prepregs in combination with an adhesive film.
(5) The repairs given in this task are for general use and are to be applied only when a specific
chapter calls for them.
(6) To make an approved repair, refer to the relevant chapter in the SRM for details of the
component as follows:

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- identification scheme (Type, materials, part number....),

- damage assessment,
- allowable damage and repair limits,
- repair index and specific repair procedures.
(7) For permanent repairs, the repair material must as a general rule match the original material
used as follows:
- only carbon fiber materials to repair carbon fiber structures,
- only glass fiber materials to repair glass fiber or aramid fiber structures.
B. Area of Applicability
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C. Weight Variant Applicability
This task is applicable to all weight variants listed in the SRM Introduction for the related aircraft.
D. Limits/Restrictions
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E. Repair Category
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F. Inspections
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G. Job Set-Up Information
(1) Material Reference:

ITEM NOMENCLATURE QTY MATERIAL/REMARKS

Epoxy prepreg carbon Refer to TASK 51-77-11-
2 AR
fabric 911-031 Paragraph 2.I
Refer to TASK 51-77-11-
3 Epoxy prepreg glass fabric AR
911-031 Paragraph 2.I
Material No. 13BCC1,
Dry carbon fabric - Plain
Refer to TASK 51-77-11-
4 Weave 193 gsm SRM AR
911-031 Paragraph 2.H
Type 2
for details
Material No. 13AEC1,
Dry glass fabric - 8H Satin
Refer to TASK 51-77-11-
5 293 gsm - 181 style SRM AR
911-031 Paragraph 2.H
Type 2
for details
Refer to TASK 51-77-11-
- Laminating resin AR
911-031 Paragraph 2.B
Refer to TASK 51-77-11-
- Adhesive film AR
911-031 Paragraph 2.F
Non Aqueous Cleaner - Material No. 08BBF1
- AR
Methyl-Ethyl-Ketone (Refer to CML)

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Non Aqueous Cleaner - Material No. 08BBU9

- AR
Trichloroethane Legacy (Refer to CML)
Abrasive cloth 280 and
- AR As required by the repair
400 grade

NOTE: Use repair materials listed above, except otherwise indicated in a specific chapter.
(2) References:
Chapter 51-75-12
TASK 51-77-10-911-001
TASK 51-77-10-911-004
TASK 51-77-11-911-006
TASK 51-77-11-911-007
TASK 51-77-11-911-008
TASK 51-77-11-911-010
TASK 51-77-11-911-013
TASK 51-77-11-911-018
TASK 51-77-11-911-019
TASK 51-77-11-911-020
TASK 51-77-11-911-022
TASK 51-77-11-911-023
TASK 51-77-11-911-031
TASK 51-77-12-911-003
2. Repair Procedure

A. Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage (Refer to Figure 001 (sheet 1 thru 4))
(1) Prepare the repair area (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-018 Paragraph 2.B.

NOTE: If the repair will be done after Option D (as shown in sheet 4), do the steps of TASK 51-
77-12-911-003 Paragraph 2.B to TASK 51-77-12-911-003 Paragraph 2.G first.

WARNING: BONDING AND ADHESIVE COMPOUND IS DANGEROUS.

(2) Prepare the laminating resin (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-031 Paragraph 2.B and TASK 51-77-
11-911-006).
(3) Prepare the repair plies (Item 4 or 5, Repair Materials List and refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-013).
(4) Put repair plies on the repair area (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-019).
(5) Install the vacuum bag and, if the repair cure is to be accelerated by the application of heat, the
heating equipment (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-022).
(6) Allow the repair to cure under vacuum pressure (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-023). If the repair
cure is to be accelerated by the application of heat, let the repair cure at the required
temperature and time (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-031 Paragraph 2.B and TASK 51-77-11-911-
023).
(7) Remove the vacuum bag and heating equipment.

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(8) Inspect the repair (Refer to TASK 51-77-10-911-004).

(9) Remove any resins remnants from the border area of the repair, use abrasive cloth. Start with
280 grade and finish with 400 grade.
(10) Clean the repair area with non aqueous cleaner (Material No. 08BBF1 or Material No. 08BBU9)
and refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-010.
(11) If required, restore the surface protection (Refer to Chapter 51-75-12).
B. Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non Perforating Damage - (Refer to Figure 002 (sheet 1 thru 5))
(1) Prepare the repair area (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-018 Paragraph 2.B.

NOTE: If the repair will be done after Option D (as shown in sheet 4), do the steps of TASK 51-
77-12-911-003 Paragraph 2.B and TASK 51-77-12-911-003 Paragraph 2.G first.

WARNING: BONDING AND ADHESIVE COMPOUND IS DANGEROUS.

(2) Prepare the prepreg repair plies (Item 2 or 3, Repair Materials List and refer to TASK 51-77-11-
911-008) and adhesive film (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-031 Paragraph 2.F and TASK 51-77-
11-911-007).
(3) Position the prepreg repair plies (and the adhesive film) in the repair area (Refer to TASK 51-77-
11-911-020).
(4) Install the vacuum bag and heating equipment (Refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-022).
(5) Cure at the required temperature and vacuum for the recommended time (Refer to TASK 51-77-
11-911-023, TASK 51-77-11-911-031 Paragraph 2.F and TASK 51-77-11-911-031 Paragraph 2.I.
(6) Remove the vacuum bag and heating equipment.
(7) Inspect the repair (Refer to TASK 51-77-10-911-004).
(8) Remove any resin remnants from the border area of the repair, use abrasive cloth. Start with
280 grade and finish with 400 grade.
(9) Clean the repair area with non aqueous cleaner (Material No. 08BBF1 or Material No. 08BBU9)
and refer to TASK 51-77-11-911-010.
(10) If required, restore the surface protection (Refer to Chapter 51-75-12).
Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 1) Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage -
Option A
Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 2) Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage -
Option B
Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 3) Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage -
Option C
Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 4) Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage -
Option D
Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 1) Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non
Perforating Damage - Option A

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Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 2) Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non
Perforating Damage - Option B
Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 3) Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non
Perforating Damage - Option C
Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 4) Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non
Perforating Damage - Option D
Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (sheet 5) Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non
Perforating Damage - Alternative to Option D

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Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 1/4) - Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage - Option A

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Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 2/4) - Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage - Option B

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Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 3/4) - Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage - Option C

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Figure 001 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 4/4) - Wet Lay-Up Repair for non Perforating Damage - Option D

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Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 1/5) - Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non Perforating Damage - Option A

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Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 2/5) - Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non Perforating Damage - Option B

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Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 3/5) - Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non Perforating Damage - Option C

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Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 4/5) - Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non Perforating Damage - Option D

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Figure 002 / 51-77-12-911-005 (SHEET 5/5) - Hot Bond Repair with Prepreg Plies for non Perforating Damage -
Alternative to Option D

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