TM 5-3800-205-23-1
CONTAINER REPAIR - CONTINUED
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REPAIR OF FACE SKIN DAMAGE (ALUMINUM-BONDED MATERIAL) - CONTINUED
e.
Center patch over cutout panel.
f.
Drill through panel face sheet using pre-drilled holes in patch as guide. Sheet fasteners may be used to secure patch
temporarily in place while drilling. If sheet fasteners are not available, drill holes using no. 30 (0.1285 in.) drill and
insert 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) diameter rivet in each drilled panel hole to keep patch from changing position or slipping.
Do not pull or install rivets permanently.
g.
Remove patch. Remove all burrs from drilled holes.
h.
Prepare bonding surface of panel face sheet by sanding until oxide film is removed and bright surface is exposed.
NOTE
If punctured or gouged area in panel is surrounded by extended cracks, stop drill all cracks using no. 30 drill.
i.
Fill cavity panel using dent filler, Devcon F.
j.
After dent filler material has hardened, sand material flush with panel face surface.
WARNING
Dowclene EC is flammable and harmful to eyes, skin, and breathing passages. Observe all fire precau-
tions. Use only with adequate ventilation and with approved personal protective equipment. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
k.
Wipe panel face sheet and patch surfaces with clean cloth soaked in Dowclene EC and immediately wipe solvent
from surface with clean cloth. Wear gloves to avoid contaminating surfaces with dirt, oil, or fingerprints.
WARNING
EA9324 adhesive is flammable and harmful to eyes, skin, and breathing passages. Observe all fire precau-
tions. Use only with adequate ventilation and with approved personal protective equipment. Keep away
from open flames or other sources of ignition. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or
death to personnel.
l.
Apply a thin, even layer of adhesive to bonding surfaces of panel face and patch.
m.
Position patch temporarily in place with 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) sheet fasteners.
n.
Install 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) universal head blind rivets (closed end) in all drill holes.
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