TM 55-1520-240-23-3
4-69
REPAIR ENGINE AIR INLET SCREEN AND BYPASS PANELS — MAJOR REPAIRS
(AVIM)
(Continued)
4-69
(6)
Bend free strands down and place patch
over hole with strands going through
screen being repaired.
(7)
From other side of screen assembly, bend
wires extending from patch around good
wires of screen assembly.
(8)
Weld (SAE-AMS-STD-2219) bent strands
from patch, to strands of screen assembly
with 0.020, AMS 5680 wire.
(9)
After welding is completed, sand or grind
away any rough surfaces.
(10)
Refinish screen (Tasks 2-349 and 2-352).
2.
Replace air inlet screen or bypass panel when
enough of the heavy mesh screen is broken
away to allow objects to pass. (Refer to Tasks
4-67, 4-65 and 4-76.)
3.
Repair impregnated glass cloth parts. (Refer to
TM 1-1500-204-23, TB 746-93-2 and Task 4-67.)
4.
Repair rubber seals. (Refer to Task 2-367.)
5.
Replace mounting latch assembly, including
rubber pad. (Refer to Task 4-68.1.)
6.
Replace access door latches. (Refer to Task
4-68.2.)
7.
Replace engine screen cushions. (Refer to Task
4-68.3.)
8.
Replace engine screen bypass panel fasteners.
(Refer to Task 4-68.4.)
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
As Required
END OF TASK
4-302
