
Vacuum Bagging of Thermosetting Composite and Metalbond Repairs
STANDARD published on 1.8.2023
Designation standards: SAE ARP5143A
Publication date standards: 1.8.2023
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards SAE
This Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) describes methods of vacuum bagging, a process used to apply pressure in adhesive bonding and heat curing of thermosetting composite materials and metalbond for commercial aircraft parts. If this document is used for the vacuum bagging of other than thermosetting composite materials and metalbond, the fitness for this purpose must be determined by the user.
The methods shall only be used when specified in an approved Repair Document or with the agreement of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
SUBJECT TAXONOMY: Joining, Adhesives and sealants, Composite materials, Materials properties
SUBFILE: Aerospace
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Aerospace Standard