TM 10-5411-200-14
T.O. 35E4-177-1
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REPAIR OF DEPRESSION OR SMALL PUNCTURE.
NOTE
The following procedure covers repair of a depression
or small puncture in any shelter panel skin (depression
exceeding 2 square in. (12.9 sq cm) or deeper than
0.25 in. (6.4 mm) but not larger than 4 square in.
(25.8 sq cm) or puncture not larger than 1 square in.
(6.5 sq cm)).
W A R N I N G
Wear safety goggles for eye protection from
a.
Drill two 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) diameter holes
within damaged area.
b.
Dry panel per paragraph 4-31, if required.
c.
Mix small quantity of adhesive (Item 1,
Appendix E) in accordance with manufacturer’s
Instructions.
flying metal chips.
d.
Transfer adhesive to caulking gun and inject
adhesive through two drilled holes to fill core cells
completely.
e.
Apply heat using tripod base heat lamp,
Appendix B,-item 16, at 200°F (93.3°C) for 40 to
60 minutes to fully cure adhesive.
Alternate
cures:
150° F for 4 hours or 75° F for 72 hours.
f.
g.
traces of
Check by tapping damaged area to ensure complete filling of cells.
Sand damaged area with sandpaper (Item 17, Appendix E) to remove all
paint and excess adhesive.
W A R N I N G
Methylethylketone is flammable and toxic and shall
be used only in a well-ventilated area away from all
sparks or open flame.
Gloves should be worn during use.
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