TM 55-8115-200-23&P
CHAPTER 4
REPAIR OF CARGO CONTAINER
Section I. DOORS AND RELATED ITEMS
4-1. Document Holder and Data Plates (con-
tainers numbered less than 12000). The docu-
ment holder, caution plate and identification plate are
attached to the container doors by means of panhead
screws. Repair of these items consists of replacement
accomplished by simply removing the attaching
screws and installing replacement items. (Refer to fig.
3-1.) The identification plate will contain the same
information as that shown on the plate being removed.
4-1.1. Data Plate (containers numbered 12000
and higher). The data plates are secured with rivets.
a. To Remove Data Plate
(1) Drill out rivets.
(2) Remove data plate.
b. To Install Data Plate.
(1) Add sealant around rivet holes, (item 4a,
App. D).
(2) Install data plate with rivets.
4-2. Door and Door Hardware.
a. Door Repair
(1) To repair sheet metal panels of the door
when the damage is minor:
(a) Remove paint from damaged area.
(b) Weld the crack or small tear with E6017
electrode with 60,000 minimum yield, (item 1, App. D).
(c) Paint repair area in accordance with
Specification MIL-T-704. After cleaning and treating,
apply two coats or olive drab, rust-inhibiting, semi-gloss
enamel paint, (item 2, App. D). Allow overnight drying
between coats.
(2) To repair sheet metal panels of the door
when the damage is major:
(a) Remove paint from damaged area.
(b) Cut the damaged area such that a piece of
metal can be placed over the damaged area. (Refer to fig.
4-1.)
(c) Apply repair sheet metal over all of the dam-
aged area providing at least two inch overlap all the way
around.
Figure 4-1. Sheet Metal Patch.
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