TM 55-1520-240-23-10
16-8.3
INSTALL SUPPORT BEAM BUSHINGS
16-8.3
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Wood, Teflon, or Phenolic Block
Materials:
Dry Cleaning Solvent (E162)
Cloths (E120)
Carbon Dioxide (Dry Ice) (E92)
Methanol (E243)
Epoxy Primer (E292)
Gloves (E184.1)
Kevlar Gloves (E187)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23P
General Safety Instructions:
Carbon dioxide (dry ice) (E92)
causes severe burns (frost bite) and
gives off toxic fumes. Use only in
well-ventilated area. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or clothing. In case
of contact, immediately flush skin
or eyes with water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention for
eyes.
Methanol (E243) is flammable and
toxic. It can irritate skin and cause
burns. Use only in well-ventilated
area, away from heat and open flame.
In case of contact, immediately flush
skin or eyes with water for at least
15 minutes. Get medical attention
for eyes.
Dry ice (E92) in methanol (E243) has
a temperature of -120ºF (-84.4ºC).
Observe all safety measures when
working with dry ice (E92) and
methanol (E243), and when handling
chilled parts. Avoid breathing carbon
dioxide vapor.
Wear Kevlar gloves (E187) when
handling chilled bushings.
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