Is There a Ceconite Instruction Manual?

You Bet! We took the original 1958 Ceconite manual and completely rewrote it... in clear plain English with plenty of photos, illustrations, and vintage cartoons. It covers the whole covering process.

Getting Ready

The Goal of This Manual.  This Manual and 43.13.  Amateur-Built Aircraft.   Ceconite Fabrics.  Ceconite Finishing.  Tapes.  Ceconite Markings.   Fabric Cement.  Ceconite STC Number.  Substituting Materials.   Coating Systems Approved.  Health Issues to Consider.  Fire Prevention.   A Practical Work Area.  The Tools You'll Need.  A Fuselage Holding and Turning Jig.  Atmospherics and Spraying.  Other Things You Should Know.

The Covering Process

Surface Preparation.  Attaching the Fabric.  Tautening the Fabric.   Sealing the Fabric Surface.  Securing the Fabric to the Wings.  Applying Finishing.  Tapes.  Inspection Rings and Drain Grommets.  Final Smoothing.

Applying the Finish

The Clear Butyrate Fill Coats.  Sanding the Fabric.  The Silver Butyrate Coats.  The Color Butyrate Coats.  Protecting and Rejuvenating the Fabric.   Covering Plywood Skins with Fabric.  Repairing Damaged Fabric.  Painting Aluminum and Fiberglass. 

The Ceconite STC Certificate
FAA Form 8100-1
Eligible Aircraft
Materials Estimates
Ceconite Products
Recommended Reading
Recommended Products

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