TM 10-5411-201-14
T.O. 35E4-178-1
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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
a.
Drill two 1/8 in. (3.18
within damaged area.
b.
Dry panel per paragraph
eye protection from flying metal chips.
mm) diameter holes
4-32, if required.
c.
Mix small quantity of adhesive (Item 1,
Appendix E) in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
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.
Check by tapping damaged area to ensure complete filling of cells.
g.
Sand damaged area with sandpaper (Item 17, Appendix E) to remove all
traces of 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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