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Airframe : fabric & wood
Poly Fiber Manual, by Jon Goldenbaum

Poly Fiber Manual

by Jon Goldenbaum

Publisher:
Consolidated Aircraft Coatings
Published Date:
2006
Edition:
Rev 21
Pages:
158
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Poly-Fiber - How to Cover an Aircraft is a very complete, highly illustrated, and step by step guide to covering and finishing any fabric covered wood, steel tubed, or aluminum frame aircraft. Every step is explained in detail including preparation required tools and materials, fabric attachment, tightening, rib lacing, grommet installation, and application of all required chemicals including top coat paints. Several reference documents are included plus a full catalog of Poly-fiber products. An excellent value at a seriously inexpensive price. This manual goes well and serves as a complete training program when used in conjuction with the Aircraft Fabric Covering video which is available in both VHS and DVD formats.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Getting Ready
the Poly-Fiber system, health issues,
fire prevention, your work rea tools and materials

Airframe Prep
Epoxy, wood surfaces, steel tubing, fiberglass,
aluminum, dents and imperfections, inter rib bracing,
anti-chafe tape

Tune Up Your Iron
heat guns, the right iron, temperature calibration

Attaching the Fabric
cementing seams, the cementing process

Doing a Wing
covering the wing, heat tightening, poly-Brush,
rib lacing, inspection hols,finishing tapes, gussets,
drain grommets, heat smoothing Poly-Brush application

Control Surfaces & Fuselage
ailerons, tail feathers, fuselage, final steps

UV protection
mixing and straining, Poly-Spray application,
sanding, final coat

Color Coats
basic equipment, gloss, temperature, drying time,
retarders, accelerators, rejuvenators, Poly-Tone
paints, taping for trim, Poly-tone on metal

Appendices
very light aircraft, envelopes & sewing, concave
bottom wings, inspection of old fabric, rejuvenating
fabric, stains, repairs

Product Profiles