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NOTE
Drying time will vary and is determined by experience
and amount of moisture in panel.
Core material will
feel hard and brittle when dry,
d.
After core material is thoroughly dried, repair panel in accordance
with the applicable repair task.
4-33.
BLIND RIVET REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
a.
Remove blind rivets as follows:
WARNING
Wear safety goggles for eye protection from flying
metal chips.
(1) Select drill bit the same diameter as
installed blind rivet.
(2) Install selected drill bit in hand drill
chuck.
(3) Hold drill perpendicular to the surface to
prevent enlargement or damage to existing hole.
(4) Drill through center of rivet just deep
enough to sever rivet head from shank.
(5) Remove remainder of rivet with a pin
punch.
(6) Deburr rivet hole.
b.
Install blind rivets as follows:
(1) Select proper diameter and length of
blind rivet (Items 13-16, Appendix E).
(2) Select appropriate nose piece for hand
blind riveter and install nose piece.
(3) Wet rivet with sealant (Item, 18, Appendix
E and insert rivet in hole.
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