Inventors:
Kenneth K. Buchanan - Renton WA, US
Paul W. Norby - Tacoma WA, US
Frank H. Robinson - Des Moines WA, US
Kevin J. Raiche - Burien WA, US
Jeffrey D. Morgan - Auburn WA, US
International Classification:
B61D 17/02
Abstract:
The different illustrative embodiments provide a method and apparatus for installing an edge seal. In one illustrative example, a pre-cured edge seal is placed on an edge of a composite structure with a sealant to form a placed pre-cured edge seal. The placed pre-cured edge seal is then cured on the composite structure.In another illustrative embodiment, an edge of a structure is prepared with solvent, and a brush coat of sealant is applied to the top and the edge of the structure. A fillet is applied to the base of the edge of the structure. A pre-cured edge seal is applied to the edge of the structure, and the edge is cured.