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INSTALL VERTICAL HINGE PIN OUTER SEAL
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NOTE
Adhesive (E63.1) or sealant (E340.3)
is authorized specifically for the
installation of vertical hinge pin seals.
NOTE
All sealants and adhesives have
different cure times. When using
sealants and adhesives, the directions
on the container are to be considered
minimum cure time before full
operation of the aircraft.
6.
Apply light bead of adhesive (E63.1) or sealant
(E340.3) to wall of seal recess (2) and outside
wall of seal (3). Wear gloves (E186).
7.
Position tank (1) with packing groove (5) up.
8.
Position seal (3) open side up, over recess (2)
in tank (1).
9.
Tap seal (3) into recess (2). Use hammer and
wood block.
10.
Wipe adhesive squeezeout from tank (1). Use
cloth (E120) damp with dry cleaning solvent
(E162). Wear gloves (E186).
11.
Install retaining ring.
NOTE
Let adhesive cure 1 hour before
installing tank.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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