TM 55-1520-240-23-8
10-10
FUEL CELL DAMAGE — CLASSIFICATION AND REPAIR LIMITS (GENERAL
INFORMATION)
(Continued)
10-10
h.
Deleted.
i.
Repair/Replacement of Internal and External
Support Fittings (Task 10-12 or 10-15.1).
Task 10-12 (exterior) or 10-15.1 (interior)
shall be used with the following changes:
(1)
Omit step 1d as the support fitting is the
patch.
(2)
Omit steps 1h/1m, 1i/1n, and 1j/1o from
Tasks 10-12 and 10-15.1 respectively,
and incorporate: Apply one uniform brush
coat of repair cement (E63.2) to the
prepared bonding surface of the support
fitting and to the cell wall. Carefully
position the support fitting in the proper
location and press down firmly with
finger pressure to force out any trapped
air. Make sure fitting does not move off
location during cure.
NON-REPARABLE DAMAGE
4.
Damage that is not reparable is classified as
follows:
a.
Damage which extends into a corner or step
off area that involves a cut longer than 4
inches is not reparable.
b.
Damage which has led to activation of the
sealant ply/plies is not reparable.
c.
Damage to cells which cannot be repaired
by cement or reinforced patching is not
reparable.
FOLLOW ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
10-50
