STRUCTURAL REPAIR SEQUENCE
From visible defect
to controlled cure.
These field images show why a structural blade repair cannot be judged from the finished surface alone. The result depends on each controlled stage beneath it.
01Defect identification
The visible defect is documented and the repair boundaries are established before intervention begins.
02Surface preparation
The affected area is opened and prepared to create the defined repair geometry and a sound bonding surface.
03Vacuum consolidation
The replacement laminate is enclosed and consolidated under vacuum in accordance with the repair process.
04Controlled curing
A heating blanket and temperature sensors support a controlled cure and provide evidence for the repair record.
A repair is a controlled sequence
First, the defect is recorded and the work limits are defined. The damaged area is then prepared to the geometry required by the approved repair instruction, creating a clean and suitable surface for the replacement laminate.
During lamination, vacuum consolidation helps control contact, remove trapped air and maintain the required repair build-up. The cure is then managed with heating equipment and temperature monitoring appropriate to the material system.
Inspect → Prepare → Laminate → Consolidate → Cure → Verify → Document.
Each stage creates evidence for the next.
Final acceptance depends on the approved repair instruction, material specification, environmental conditions, cure record and inspection results for the individual blade.