TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-66.2
REPAIR TITANIUM NOSE CAP CRACKS (AVIM)
5-66.2
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Airframe Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4876
Rotor Blade Adapter (T164)
Trip Balance, NSN 6670-00-401-7195
Vacuum Source
Aluminum Tube, 8 Inches Long, Diameter to Fit
Vacuum Hose
Wooden Blocks
Cargo Strap, 72 Inches Long
Heat Lamps
Materials:
Polyvinyl Sheet (E284)
Masking Tape (E388)
Abrasive Paper (E9)
Teflon Tape (E399)
Repair Doubler (E160.4)
Gloves (E184.1)
Cloth (E120)
Acetone (E20)
DeSoto Primer (E291.1)
Cheesecloth (E112)
Scrim Cloth (E325)
Adhesive (E41 or E43)
Polyethylene Cup (E157)
Tongue Depressor (E424)
Sealant (E336)
Teflon-Impregnated Fabric (E170)
Fiberglass Cloth (E132)
Sealing Tape (E396)
Rubber Sheet (E319)
Temperature Indicating Strips (E413)
Epoxy Primer (E292.1)
Aliphatic Naphtha (E245)
Lusterless Black Lacquer (E215)
Thinner (E415)
NOTE
If adhesive (E41) is used scrim cloth is
not required. Adhesive (E41) contains
beads which prevent it from being
squeezed below the thickness of the
beads.
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
References:
Task 2-350.1
Task 5-566.1
TM 55-1500-344-23
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
General Safety Instructions:
Acetone (E20) is extremely flammable.
It can be toxic. Avoid inhaling. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
Keep away from heat, sparks, or open
flame. In case of contact, immediately
flush skin or eyes with water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention for eyes.
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