Piper SARATOGA PA-32-301 Maintenance Manual page 298

PIPER AIRCRAFT
PA-32-301/301T
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3. Repair cement has a pot life of 20 minutes after mixing. The unmixed 80C27 and 80C28 have a shelf
life of six months from the date of packaging.
- CAUTION
All containers for cements and solvents should be properly
identified.
REPAIR PROCEDURES OF GOODYEAR VITHANE FUEL CELLS.
-NOTE -
The repair of Goodyear Vithane fuel cells is restricted to authorized
personnel Authorized personnel are those who have been certified
and trained by Goodyear representatives, or those who have
received their training from persons who have been certified and
trained by Goodyear representatives.
REPAIR LIMITATIONS OF FUEL CELLS.
Repair limitations are as follows:
I. FT-192 repair fabric is for repair of simple contours only. Patches referred to in this text are of this
material.
2. Inside patches are to lap defect edges a minimum of 1.0 inches in each direction.
3. Outside patches are to lap defect edges .25 to .50 inches inside patches.
4. Outside patches are to be applied and cured prior to applying an inside patch.
5. Blisters between inner liner and fabric larger than .25 of an inch in diameter require an outside and an
inside patch.
6. Separations between layers or plies larger than .50 inch in diameter require an outside and inside
patch. Holes and punctures require an outside and inside patch.
7. Slits or tears up to 6.0 inches maximum length require an outside and inside patch.
8. External abraded or scuffed areas without fabric damage require an outside patch only.
9. A loose edge may be trimmed provided a .50 inch minimum lap or seam is maintained.
10. Air cure repair patches are to remain clamped and undisturbed for 72 hours at a room temperature of
approximately 75 F.
- CAUTION-
For each 10 drop in temperature from 75 F, add 20 hours cure
time. For example: at 65 F, cure for 92 hours.
11. All heat cured patches are ready for use when cool.
12. Fitting repairs are confined to loose flange edges. seal surface rework and coat stock.
13. The maximum number of heat cure repairs in the same area is four.
- NOTE-
Any damage not covered by the above should be returned to: The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Rockmart, Georgia 30153, for
repair.
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Revised: August 11. 1983
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