Abstract:
A doubler assembly repairs at least one damaged aperture (14A) of a composite flange (12). The doubler assembly includes an insert (32), an adhesive (28), and a support (24). The insert (32) is positioned in the damaged aperture (14A) to provide compressive load transfer through the composite flange (12). The adhesive (28) is positioned directly on at least a portion of the composite flange (12) proximate the damaged aperture (14a). The support (24) is positioned over the adhesive (28).
Abstract:
A method of immobilizing a contaminant within a component includes identifying the contaminate; and thermally processing the component via a specific thermal cycle related to the contaminate. A method of repairing a component includes immobilizing a contaminant within the component; and weld repairing the component subsequent to immobilizing the contaminant. An aerospace component includes a honeycomb structure with a thermally decomposed contaminate and a weld repair.
Abstract:
An annular bushing includes an annular cylindrical portion with a flange that defines a fastener aperture along an axis. A multiple of spacers extend from an outer surface of the annular cylindrical portion and the flange. The multiple of spacers are operable to control a bond line thickness.