TM 10-5411-235-13
REPAIR OF SHELTER PANEL DELAMINATION
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Inspect, Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Direct Support
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (WP 0042, Table 2, Item 1)
Tapping Hammer (WP 0042, Table 2, Item 3)
Riveting Tool (WP 0042, Table 2, Item 2)
Drill (WP 0042, Table 2, Item 4)
Caulking Gun (WP 0042, Table 2, Item 6)
Materials/Parts:
Alcohol, Isopropyl (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 7)
Caulking Cartridge (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 14)
Polyethylene Wrap (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 6)
Cloth, cotton (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 3)
Chalk (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 5)
Adhesive (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 4)
Epoxy base and accelerator (Epic and Versamid) (Items WP 0044, Table 1, Item 16 & 17)
Polysulfide Sealer (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 2)
Gloves, rubber (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 11)
Dome Head Pop-Rivets (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 27)
Container, Unwaxed (WP 0044, Table 1, Item 15)
INSPECT
1. The area between the inner and outer aluminum panels is filled with a honeycomb core bonded to
the panels with an epoxy adhesive. Separation of this core from the aluminum panel will cause a
structural weakness in the affected area. Large delaminations should be repaired as soon as
possible.
2. Delaminated areas produce a light hollow sound similar to the sound the bottom of an oil can
makes when pressed. A bonded area produces a dull solid sound. The sound may change
somewhat when crossing structural members.
3. Using a tapping hammer, inspect the roof, floor, endwalls, and sidewalls of the inner and outer
aluminum panels attached to structural members for the hollow sound.
REPAIR
1. Mark off the limits of the delamination using chalk.
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