TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-137.1
REPAIR COMPOSITE WEATHER-PROTECTIVE COVER (AVIM)
5-137.1
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
With 15
Tools:
Airframe Repairer’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4876
Pencil Compass
Straightedge
Heat Lamp
Scissors
Trip Balance, NSN 6670-00-401-7195
Electric Drill
Drill Bits
Shot Bags
C-Clamps
Plastic Squeeze Bottle (E366)
Vacuum Cleaner
Craftsman’s Knife
Chisel
Vacuum Pump
Materials:
Abrasive Paper (E6 thru E9)
Acetone (E20)
Cloth (E120)
Peel Ply (E270)
Gloves (E186)
Glass Cloth (E130 and E132)
Teflon-Impregnated Fabric (E170)
Nomex Honeycomb Core (E150.3 or E150.1)
Fiberglass Laminate (E168.1)
Rubber Pad (E318)
Masking Tape (E388)
Sealing Tape (E396)
Nylon Tape (E390.1)
Aluminum Plate (E71)
Hypodermic Syringe (E380)
Adhesive (E27, E40, E41, or E47.1)
Hardener (E194.1)
Wood Spatula (E424)
Temperature Indicating Strips (E413)
Polyethylene Cup (E157)
Polyvinyl Sheet (E284)
Personnel Required:
Aircraft Structural Repairer
Inspector
References:
TM 55-1520-240-23P
TM 1-1520-253-23
Equipment Condition:
Off Helicopter Task
Pitch Link Boots Removed (Task 5-134)
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.
Adhesives (E27, E40, E41, and
E47.1) are flammable and toxic. They
can irritate skin and cause burns.
Use only in well-ventilated area, away
from heat and 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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