TM 10-5410-229-13&P5-6.RIVET REPLACEMENT- Cont’dFigure 5-2. RIVET REPLACEMENTb.Replacement.Replace rivets on MCPS components as shown in Figure 5-2, and described in the followingparagraphs:(1)Check for evidence of loose.or working rivets and mark all of those for replacement.NOTEA working rivet has movement under stress, but has not loosened so much thatmovement can be seen. This condition can sometimes be detected by a dark, greasyresidue or damage to paint and primers around rivet heads.(2)Where possible, replace rivets with the same type as originally used. The rivet code designation gives thetype of rivet, the material, the diameter in 32nds of an inch, and the length in 16ths of an inch. Thedetermination of the length of a rivet is an important part of any repair. The length used depends on the gripor combined thickness of material to be riveted plus a5-3
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