TM 10-5411-205-133-9. General Repair Procedures (cont).(a) Drillthroughheadofrivetonly,using hole in rivet as a guide. Use proper drill size asfollows:Rivet Size (in.)Drill size1/8No. 305/32No. 203/16No. 111 / 41/4 inch(b) Using a pin punch, pry off rivet head.CAUTIONDo not punch rivet shanks out as you may damage the other side of the panel.(c) Using pin punch, push out remainder of rivet shank. If shank will not push out easily,drill it out.b. RivnutInstallationandRemoval.Rivnuts (threaded inserts) are tubular rivets with internal threadsand are used throughout the shelter wherever blind threads are required. The types of rivnuts used in theshelter are shown in Figure 3-8 and described in Table 3-3. Flat head rivnuts (style D and E) may be usedwherever head thickness will not interfere with installation of equipment. Countersunk head rivnuts (styleC) are used for flush installation. Keyed rivnuts are used in locations which are subject to vibration andtorque. Closed end rivnuts (styles C and E) must be used for all interior or exterior repairs to keep moistureand dirt from entering panels. Open end rivnuts (style D) maybe used only where rivnut to be replaced isopen end and not subject to water penetration.Figure 3-8. Rivnuts (Threaded Inserts).3-16 Change 1
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