sealant Flashcards

1
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purpose of sealant

A

prevent movement of liquid or gas from one point to another

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2
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sealant are used to

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maintain cabin pressure
prevent fuel leakage
prevent corrosion

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3
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what are pliable sealants

A

one part sealants which is cured by reacting with moisture in the air

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4
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what are drying sealant

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set and cured by evaporation of the solvent

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5
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amount of solvent added in drying sealants affects

A

application consistency
hardness
shrinkages

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6
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what are curing sealants

A

2 part sealants

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7
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sealant classes physical factors

A
class A: low viscosity
class B: higher viscosity and lower lump
class C: medium viscosity for good spread ability
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8
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sealant classes application method

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class A: by brush
class B: by extrusion gun or spatula
class C: suitable for fraying surface sealing
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9
Q

increment of spread for fillet sealing

A

3 foot (1m)

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10
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which method is used for fraying sealing

A

rolling/spraying

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11
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what sealant transform from fluid to semifluid state

A

curing sealants

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12
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catalyst or hardener are added to 2 part sealants for

A

curing the base compound by chemical reaction

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13
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definition of application life for sealant

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length of time a mixed sealant remains usable for application

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14
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excess sealant can be removed by wooden spatula after

A

curing time of sealant

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15
Q

tools for removal of sealant

A

plastic scrapper or non-metallic spatula

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16
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do not apply sealant when temp is below (__ F) (__ C) or above (___ F) (__C)

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below 50 deg f (10 deg c)

above 120 deg f (48 deg c)