TM 10-5411-200-14
T.O. 35E4-177-1
4-36.
(cont)
j.
Sand cured adhesive with sandpaper
(Item 17, Appendix E) to obtain a smooth contour
with surface of panel skin.
k.
Center patch over adhesive-filled
area and mark patch outline on panel skin.
1.
Sand all paint from damaged panel
skin within marked area.
m.
Center patch over filled area and
drill No. 30 diameter holes in panel skin.
Use holes in patch as a template.
n.
Index patch and panel skin with
a mark to allow patch to be replaced in
same orientation.
o.
Deburr all drill holes.
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.
P.
Wipe damaged area and patch with a clean cloth (Item 5, Appendix E)
dampened in solvent (Item 20, Appendix E) and immediately wipe solvent from
surfaces with a clean, dry cloth.
q.
Mix sufficient amount of adhesive
in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
to coat one side of patch.
r.
Apply a thick film of adhesive to mating
surface of patch.
s.
Place patch over prepared area in
same orientation used in step k.
t.
Align holes and, using hand blind
riveter, install 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) diameter
blind rivets (Items 15-16, Appendix E).
(Refer to
u.
v.
paragraph
w.
paragraph 4-32.)
Clean repaired surface.
Caulk around repair patch.
(Refer to
4-42.)
Refinish in accordance with paragraph 4-43.
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