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REPAIR ROTARY-WING BLADE TRIM TAB
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Airframe Repairman’s Tool Kit, NSN
5180-00-323-4876
Stencils, 1/2 Inch
Scissors
Trip Balance, NSN 6670-00-401-7195
Heat Lamps
Materials:
Glass Cloth (E130)
Adhesive (E41, E43 or E47.1)
Abrasive Paper (E6 and E9)
Cloth, Cleaning (E120)
Aliphatic Naphtha (E245)
Acetone (E20)
Fiberglass Laminate (E168 or E168.1)
Masking Tape (E388)
Scrim Cloth (E325)
Peel Ply (E270)
Teflon-Impregnated Fabric (E170)
Aluminum Sheet (E70 or E71)
Temperature Indicating Strips (E413)
Hypodermic Syringe (E380)
Squeeze Bottle (E366)
Epoxy Primer (E292.1)
Polyethylene Cup (E157)
Thinner (E418)
Yellow Lacquer (E225)
Wood Spatula (E424)
Gloves (E184.1)
Curing Agent (E158.1)
Goggles (E473)
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.
Parts:
Shim, 0.005 Inch
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1500-344-23
TM 55-1520-240-23P
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
General Safety Instructions:
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Curing agent (E158.1) can irritate
skin and cause burns. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. 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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