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TASK 72-32-03-300-027 No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel - Weld Repair, Repair-027 (VRS1209)
General
Price and availability - not applicable
The practices and processes referred to in the procedure by the TASK number are in the SPP.
NOTE
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONESupport Equipment
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical hand drill | LOCAL | Electrical hand drill | ||
| Pneumatic hand held grinder | LOCAL | Pneumatic hand held grinder | ||
| Welding equipment | LOCAL | Welding equipment | ||
| Stress-relief equipment | LOCAL | Stress-relief equipment |
Consumables, Materials and Expendables
| Name | Manufacturer | Part Number / Identification | Quantity | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoMat 01-031 ACETONE (CH3)2CO | LOCAL | CoMat 01-031 | ||
| CoMat 01-124 ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | LOCAL | CoMat 01-124 | ||
| CoMat 03-214 WELDING FILLER WIRE, TiC.G. PURE | LOCAL | CoMat 03-214 | ||
| CoMat 03-010 ARGON GAS | LOCAL | CoMat 03-010 | ||
| CoMat 03-117 ARGON GAS | 0AM53 | CoMat 03-117 | ||
| CoMat 03-118 ARGON GAS | 0AM53 | CoMat 03-118 |
Spares
NONESafety Requirements
NONEProcedure
Repair, VRS1903 TASK 72-32-03-300-003 (REPAIR-003).
Remove the rubber blocks.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-350-069 Remove the Rubber Blocks from the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Refer to Figure.
Refer to SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Fluorescent penetrant examine the cracked areas.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-230-068 Examine the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel to Find the Ends of the Cracks by Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
Refer to Figure.

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS. SILICONE CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS HAS OCCURRED IF THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION.Drill the stop holes at the ends of the cracks.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-31-01-310-501.
Remove all unwanted materials and oxidations from the areas to be welded.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-350-070 Drill the Stop Holes at the Ends of the Cracks in the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Refer to Figure.
Weld the cracks and stop holes.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-310-052 Weld the Cracks and Stop Holes in the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Refer to Figure.

CAUTION
TITANIUM COMPONENTS. SILICONE CARBIDE TYPE WHEELS, STONES AND ABRASIVE PAPERS ARE TO BE USED FOR THIS REPAIR.ALUMINUM OXIDE MUST NOT BE USED.THE MATERIAL WILL OXIDIZE AND CRACK IF MECHANICAL CUTTERS ARE USED HEAVILY. THIS HAS OCCURRED IF THE COMPONENT SHOWS DARK STRAW TO BLUE DISCOLORATION.Blend the outer and inner surfaces of the welded areas to the contour of adjacent areas.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-350-071 Finish the Welded Areas of the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Fluorescent penetrant examine the repaired areas.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-230-069 Examine the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Heat the part to 1184 to 1220 deg F (640 to 660 deg C) and hold for 1 hour. Permitted atmospheres are vacuum or CoMat 03-010 ARGON GAS or CoMat 03-117 ARGON GAS or CoMat 03-118 ARGON GAS.
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-37-00-370-501.
Heat treat the fairing panel.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-370-051 Stress-Relieve the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Refer to Figure.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-220-127 Examine the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Refer to the SPM TASK 70-23-05-230-501.
Fluorescent penetrant examine the repaired areas.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-230-070 Examine the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Repair, VRS1903 TASK 72-32-03-300-003 (REPAIR-003).
Bond the new rubber blocks.
SUBTASK 72-32-03-360-056 Install the New Rubber Blocks to the No. 1 Strut Fairing Panel
Figure: No.1 strut fairing panel weld repair
No.1 strut fairing panel weld repair

