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(17) Inspect the installation for lack or air or water bubbles. It is permissible to remove a few small
"blisters" by piercing them with a hypodermic needle, and pressing on the bubble to exclude the
air/water.
NOTE
For a neat job, use masking tape to mask the topside of the PPT sheet 1/32 inch
inside the perimeter of the edge.
NOTE
The application of edge sealant is particularly important in maintaining 3M 8663
polyurethane protective tape intergrity when applied at butt joints of adjacent PPT.
(18) Assemble a nozzle and a cartridge on the 3M EPX applicator. Squirt out a small quantity to
insure that a uniform mix is attained. Using the nozzle, apply a 1/8 inch bead around the perimeter of
the 3M 8663 polyurethane protective tape panel. Allow this to set up for about 10 minutes, before
removing the tape. The sealant should still be liquid.
NOTE
For best results: To allow the edge of the sealant bead to blend with the 3M 8663
polyurethane protective tape and paint. Higher temperatures will require less time
for the sealant to gel. Lower temperatures will require more time for the sealant to
gel, so some adjustment in the 10 minutes may be necessary. The objective is to
get the masking tape off while the bead of sealant is still flowable, to let it blend
without a sharp edge.
(19) Inspect the edge seal application for any small air bubbles and if any are found, they can be
relieved by pricking with a hypodermic needle.
(20) The rotor blade is ready to return to service after the sealant is well cured, and the 3M 8663
polyurethane protective tape has had time to reach a acceptable level of adhesion. This is achieved
after 24 hours at 72 degrees.
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