After the door was repaired, it was found that the new forward extruded edge was installed with a slight outward bend, the manufacturer's representatives informed Spectra Jet that they would have to "beat the door to fit" just as it was new from the factory.
We DON'T beat on an aircraft's anything, so we gently bent the door using large clamps. Here, Mike Catherwood measures the amount of outward bend to be removed.
Next the door was installed and clamped to assure it would open and close easily.
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