Main Engine entablature suffered relatively minor damage requiring several crack repairs. These pictures showcase some of the steps taken during Metalock process [Drill through Jig. Rip bridge between drilled holes with sized blades to make apertures ready to accommodate metalocks. Fit Locks and peen. Etc] Whilst not a major job - location of fractures / size of access doors made repairs more difficult, especially to inside area . [Please note that this description is a simplified version of this Metalock repair – many small but important steps have been omitted for brevity]
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