TM 10-5411-224-14
SECTION III. DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
5-5. GENERAL. These procedures are general procedures that may be needed during repair or replacement of shelter
components. Wherever these general procedures apply, they are referenced at the appropriate point in the specific
maintenance procedure paragraph.
a.
Blind Rivet Installation and Removal. Blind rivets are used in locations where only one side of the area to be
worked on is accessible. Blind pop rivets must be used in the shelter honey comb panels since the hammering required
to install conventional rivets would damage the material. The types of rivets used in the shelter are described in table 5-
2 and shown in figure 5-1. When installing floor patches, countersunk head rivets (styles K and T) are preferred, but,
dome head rivets (styles R and S) are an acceptable alternate. When installing interior wall patches, countersunk head
rivets shall be used in any instance where dome head rivets will interfere with the installation of equipment. Closed end
rivets (styles K and R) must be used for exterior repairs and floor repairs to prevent moisture and dirt from entering
panels.
Table 5-2 Blind Rivets
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