Pro tip: The old way we did composite repairs versus the new stuff is night and day.

We had a 737-800 come in with a damaged fairing about five years ago. The old repair manual called for a 24-hour cure at 70 degrees, which was a pain in our hangar in Denver. Now, with the new pre-preg materials and a portable oven, we can do a stronger patch in under 4 hours. Has anyone else made the switch and seen a big drop in turnaround time?

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brooke7671mo ago

Nah, the old way was more reliable. New stuff feels rushed and corners get cut.

sean_torres711mo ago

But brooke767, what about all the old stuff that broke down constantly?

sean_torres711mo ago

Remember how often you had to fix those old things though? My dad's truck was always in the shop, and our old TV needed a smack to work right. They broke down just as much, you just forget the hassle.