In this repair a multi-layer aluminum/epoxy doubler has been approved for the topside fin support of F16. The Zimac hot bonder and heater cells are used for the cure; cells adhere to both the underside of the aircraft skin and to the 479 bulkhead. The silane, epoxy primer and aluminum doubler were all cured using a single cell set up. All cells providing the heat were located out of the way on the underside of the structure while the repair was carried out on top.
Multi-Layer Repair
This picture depicts the multilayer repair cured and machined in place by the DynCorp technicians using the Zimac hot bonder controller and cells.
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