Description
PR-1782 Class B is a low density, aircraft fuel tank and general purpose sealant. It has a service temperature range from -54°C to 121°C (-65°F to 250°F).
This material is designed for fillet sealing and other aircraft fuselage sealing applications. It offers as much as a thrity percent weight savings, per unit volume, over traditional sealants used for these purposes.
The cured sealant maintains excellent elastomeric properties after prolonged exposure to aircraft fuels both jet fuel and aviation gas, and will resist limited contact to diphosphate ester based hydraulic fluids. PR-1782 Class B is a two-part, manganese dioxide cured polysulfide sealant.
The uncured material is a low sag, thixotropic paste suitable for application by extrusion gun or spatula. It cures at room temperature to form a resilient sealant having excellent adhesion to common aircraft substrates.
Surface Preparation
Immediately before applying sealant to primed substrates, the surfaces should be cleaned with solvents. Contaminants such as dirt, grease, and/or processing lubricants must be removed prior to sealant application.
A progressive cleaning procedure should be employed using appropriate solvents, and a new lint-free cloth conforming to AMS 3819. (Reclaimed solvents or tissue paper should not be used.)
Always pour solvent on the cloth to avoid contaminating the solvent supply. Wash one small area at a time. It is important that the surface is dried with a second clean cloth prior to the solvent evaporating to prevent the redeposition of contaminants on the substrate.
For repair applications over polysulfide sealants the use of adhesion promoter is highly recommended. Substrate composition can vary greatly. This can affect sealant adhesion. It is recommended that adhesion characteristics to a specific substrate be determined prior to application on production parts or assemblies.
