Method of bonding a leading edge sheath to a blade body of a fan blade

摘要

A method of forming a fan blade (62) includes the steps of applying an adhesive layer (80) around a leading edge (88) of a fan blade body (64). The adhesive layer (80) includes an adhesive film supported by a scrim cloth, and contacts an inner surface (70) and an outer surface (89) of the fan blade body (64). The method further includes the step of positioning a leading edge sheath (76) relative to the fan blade body (64) such that a first flank (84) of the leading edge sheath (76) is positioned over the inner surface (70) and a second flank (85) is positioned over the outer surface (89). The method further includes the steps of applying pressure to the first and second flanks (84, 85) to secure the leading edge sheath (76) to the fan blade body (64) and curing the adhesive film.