Decals And Placard; Decal And Placard Application - MD Helicopters MD Explorer Servicing And Maintenance

CSP−900RMM−2

2. Decals and Placard

A. Decal and Placard Application
Consumable Materials
(Ref. CSP−SPM)
Item Nomenclature
C407 Adhesive, Epoxy
C411 Adhesive, Epoxy
C420 Solvent, Cleaning
Solvent, Cleaning (C420)
(1). Apply decals by wiping the surface area
with cleaning solvent (C420) where
decal is to be applied. Separate backing
from decal and apply decal to cleaned
wiped surface area, roll out all
wrinkles.
(2). Where a decal overlaps or covers drain
holes, access doors, etc., the decal must
be cut out to provide proper draining or
ease of opening or removing of doors,
plates, etc.
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(3). Where a decal is applied over a skin lap
(one skin overlapping another), the
decal must be cut so that it lies flat and
makes a positive bond.
Adhesive, Epoxy (C407)
Adhesive, Epoxy (C411)
(4). Seal edges of all exterior decals with
epoxy adhesive (C407), and only those
exterior upper deck (engine compart­
ment and transmission area) decals
with epoxy adhesive (C411). Edge
sealing to be a minimum of 1/32 inch
(0.8mm) and a maximum of 1/8 inch
(3mm) around perimeter of decal.
(5). ``N" Number length will change from
aircraft to aircraft. After determining
the centerline of the ``N" Number, align
as shown with dimension from aft edge
of door.