TM 55-1520-240-23-4
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TIP SEAL — MAJOR REPAIR (AVIM)
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Airframe Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4876
Vacuum Cleaner
Materials:
Abrasive Paper (E7)
Gloves (E186)
Cloth (E120)
Acetone (E20)
Teflon Tape (E399)
Aluminum (E70)
Sealant (E336)
Masking Tape (E388)
Wood Spatula (E424)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
Reference:
TM 55-1520-240-23P
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 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 numbers A-1-0001 to 1465 and
A-2-0001 to 1473 only).
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