TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-66.3
TITANIUM NOSE CAP LIGHTNING STRIKE REPAIR
5-66.3
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Airframe Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4876
Heat Lamp
Trip Balance, NSN 6670-00-401-7195
Materials:
Abrasive Paper (E8 or E9)
Acetone (E20)
Cloths (E120)
Masking Tape (E388)
Adhesive (E40, E41, E43 or E47.1)
Curing Agent (E158.1) or Hardener (E194.1)
Temperature Indicating Strips (E413)
Polyethylene Cup (E157)
Wood Spatula (E424)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
References:
Task 5-63.1
Task 5-63.2
Task 5-82
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.
Adhesive (E40, E41, E43 or E47.1) is
extremely flammable. It is volatile. It
forms harmful vapors and explosive
peroxides. Keep away from heat,
sparks, or open flame. Avoid inhaling.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Adhesive used in the manufacturing of
some fiberglass rotor blades contain
asbestos. During blade repair, strict
adherence to all safety procedures
when working with asbestos must
be complied with (applies to blade
serial number A-1-0001 to 0424 and
A-2-0001 to 0429 only).
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