W.L. Gore & Associates Leading Edge and Panel Sealing

Competitors Required:

2

Description:

Competitors will install a leading-edge profile using GORE® SKYFLEX® aerospace materials, following prescribed installation steps to ensure proper fit and finish.

References:

• Installation Guide Tapes
• Video Surface Protection - D-Nose

Tools, Equipment, and Materials Provided:

• Scissors
• Nylon awl for punching holes
• Torque wrench – One per team
• Speed handle – Two per team
• Screwdriver and bits – Two per team
• Rags

Snap-on provided tooling (qty one in each of two pallets unless otherwise indicated): None

Procedures:

1. 1. Find 700 Series GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes- Part Number GSC-21-95159-024 and ensure within shelf life – Figure 1
   2. Ensure Spar and D-Nose clean and free of debris – use provided rags to wipe faying surfaces down.
   3. Apply GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes on Leading Edge Spar using 4 pieces of tape cut to length with scissors (IAW installation guide and video reference). The First piece should be applied along the top and the second along the bottom. Finally apply two shorter pieces to the radius and ensure 3-5mm overlap on top and bottom pieces – Figure 2.
   4. Poke holes for each fastener in tape material with Nylon awl
   5. Install Leading Edge Profile over Spar
   6. Use provided speed handle / screwdriver to seat each of the 18 fasteners using a staggered pattern.
   7. Use provided torque wrench to tighten each fastener to 15 in·lbs using a staggered pattern.

Application of GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Materials will be judged on time, quality, and adherence to the installation instructions in the Installation Guides and video links provided.

Figure 1 Rig - D-Nose Installation Areas

Figure 2 Teams installing GORE® SKYFLEX® Aerospace Tapes on D-Nose Structure