Technical data

13773-001
51-30
Page 930 Nov 2000
CAUTION: Cover any system that may be contaminated by paint or where extraneous paint may
cause the system not to operate properly (for example, the flight control system and the
pitot/static system). Mask bearings on lower vertical stabilizer hinge (rudder), aileron
hinges, rod end bearings on flap actuation link, and rod end on aileron actuation arm.
Mask off push-pull tube for rudder actuation.
Do not paint plastic cap access panels on empennage. Do not plug the dorsal fairing
drain hole, outside air temperature (OAT) probe, static ports or pitot tube with paint or
filler. Holes must be open after aircraft is finished. Do not paint over placard or data
plate. Do not paint the outside air temperature (OAT) probe, static ports, antennas, inte-
rior surfaces of access panels, sealant region between window and door skin, pitot tube
or the flexible plastic fairing on nose landing gear slot.
Note: It is not necessary to abrade sealer prior to application of top coat as long as it is applied
within the time limit specified by the manufacturer.
Avoid applying materials from one manufacturer over that of another. It is preferable to
use a finishing system (primer, surfacer, sealer, and paint) from one manufacturer for the
entire refinishing procedure.
(1) Pre-painting Instructions
The following items are examples of components that should be painted off of the airplane: wing
tip fairings, landing gear fairings, upper engine cowling, lower engine cowling, oil access door,
and lower engine cowling access panel.
WARNING:
Never apply chemical paint stripper on composite surfaces.
Note: All access panels (excluding the fuel system access panels) should be painted off
of the airplane. Paint flap, aileron, rudder, and elevator hinges on the aircraft.
Rudder and elevator cove areas should be painted with hinges in place. Flap and
aileron coves can also be painted. Mask flight control hinge bushings and bear-
ings prior to applying surfacer or paint.
(a) Solvent clean the application area with DX 330. (Refer to 20-30)
(b) Repair all composite surfaces as required. (Refer to 51-20)
(c) Prepare the surface for paint by applying surfacer, filler, and sealer as required. (Refer to
51-30)
(d) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
WARNING:
Do not remove fuel system access panels. These should be painted on
the aircraft. The fuel access panels are located on the lower wing sur-
face. Both of the two inboard fuel access panels both have drain fit-
tings mounted on them. Never allow paint to get in between the
collector tank drain valves and the collector tank access panels.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Masking tape 2-inch Any Source Limit repair area
Cotton cloth (clean and lint
free)
- Any Source General cleaning