Technical data

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PLATES AND SKIN
1. DESCRIPTION
This section describes the exterior covering of the fuselage which makes up the skin. Also included are the
fuselage access panels.
A. Fuselage Skin
The fuselage skin is composed primarily of bi-directional E-glass fiberglass with a PVC foam core.
Some areas are of solid laminate construction. Areas around the passenger door are reinforced with
unidirectional fiberglass.The belly closure panel is bonded to the fuselage following the attachment of
the wing and provides a continuous load path along the bottom of the fuselage.
2. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
A. Empennage Access Panels
(1) Removal - Empennage Access Panels
(a) Remove screws securing access panel to empennage.
(b) Remove access panel.
(2) Installation -Empennage Access Panels
(a) Position access panel to empennage.
(b) Install screws securing access panel to empennage.
30 Nov 2000