Application Of Liquid Safety Walk Compound; Surface Preparation For Pressure Sensitive Safety Walk; Application Of Pressure Sensitive Safety Walk - Piper PA-44-180 SEMINOLE Maintenance Manual

APPLICATION OF LIQUID SAFETY WALK COMPOUND

Apply in an area which is free of moisture for a period of 24
hours minimum after application.
Do not walk on coated surface for a minimum of six hours after
final coating.
1. Mix and thin liquid safety walk compound per manufacturer's instructions on container.
2. Coat surfaces with a smooth, unbroken film of liquid safety walk compound. A nap type roller or a
stiff bristle brush is recommended, using fore and aft strokes.
3. Allow coating to dry for 15 minutes to 1 hour before recoating or touch-up, if required, after the initial
coating.
4 . After coating or touch-up, allow coating to dry for 15 minutes to 1 hour before removing masking.

SURFACE PREPARATION FOR PRESSURE SENSITIVE SAFETY WALK

1. Remove all contaminates and moisture.
2. Mask off area to protect painted surfaces.
3. Apply suitable stripper MEK Federal Spec. TT-M-261, U.S.Rubber No. 3339 to wing walk compound.
As compound softens, remove with putty knife or other suitable tool.
4. Prime and paint area.
For newly painted surfaces allow 2.5 hours minimum drying
time before application of safety walk.

APPLICATION OF PRESSURE SENSITIVE SAFETY WALK

1. Peel back full width of protective liner approximately 2 inches from leading edge of safety walk.
2. Beginning at leading edge, apply safety walk to wing area. Verify proper alignment and position from
wing flap.
3. Remove remaining protective liner as safety walk is being applied.
4. Roll firmly with a long handled cylindrical brush in both lengthwise directions. Verify all edges
adhere to wing skin.
5. Install and rivet leading edge retainer.
PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA - 4 4 - 1 8 0 / 1 8 0 T
AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Do not apply when surface to be coated is below 50°F (10° C).
Do not apply when surface to be coated is below 50°F.
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Revised: June 20, 1995