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DA20-C1 AMM
(4) Use a heat source with variable heat control to apply heat to the ambient air around the repair
area. Do not point the heat gun directly at the composite material. Ensure that the nozzle of
the heat gun is more than 12 inches away from the area being cured. Use a thermocouple
probe to measure the surface temperature at the repair. Adjust the heat source to maintain
o
60 C ± 5
(5) Measure and record the temperature every 15 minutes for the first hour and then every hour
after that.
(6) It is not recommended to leave the repair unattended during the post cure, due to the risk of
overheating or fire.
DA201-C1
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C (140 F).
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Standard Practices - Structures
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