TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-137.1
REPAIR COMPOSITE WEATHER-PROTECTIVE COVER (AVIM)
(Continued)
5-137.1
37.
Apply nylon tape (E390.1) (17) around cavity
(16). Sand core plug (15) flush with tape. Use
abrasive paper (E6) and sanding block long
enough to span plug.
38.
Remove tape (17). Matchmark core plug (15) to
cover (1). Remove plug.
39.
Clean cavity (16), surrounding area, and core
plug (15). Use a vacuum cleaner and a clean
cloth (E120) damp with acetone (E20). Wipe dry
with a clean dry cloth. Repeat until there is no
residue on dry cloth.
40.
Prepare mixture of adhesive. (Refer to steps 106
thru 109.) Apply coat of adhesive to sides and
bottom of cavity (16).
41.
Apply coat of adhesive to sides and bottom of
core plug (15). Set plug in cavity (16). Align
matchmarks if applicable.
42.
Go to step 53.
43.
If core plug (15) is level with existing core (13),
remove plug.
44.
Clean cavity (16), surrounding area, and core
plug (15). Use a vacuum cleaner and a clean
cloth (E120) damp with acetone (E20). Wipe dry
with a clean dry cloth. Repeat until there is no
residue on dry cloth.
45.
Prepare mixture of adhesive. (Refer to steps 106
thru 109.) Apply coat of adhesive to sides and
bottom of cavity (16).
46.
Apply coat of adhesive to sides and bottom
of core plug (15). Set plug in cavity. Align
matchmarks if applicable.
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