TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 2
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2.27.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) GASKET REPAIR – continued
a. Remove damaged section of gasket.
NOTE
Remove a minimum of 1.00 INCH section of gasket.
(1) Cut gasket on both sides of damage.
(2) Cut perpendicular to edge of gasket.
(3) Clean excess sealing compound from section of repair (para 1.47).
(4) Cut a new piece of gasket the exact length of section removed.
b. Apply adhesive to surface of repair area. Use adhesive (item 23, App F) and syringe (item 196, App F).
c. Install new section of gasket.
CAUTION
Do not allow adhesive to come in contact with exposed surfaces of gasket material. Adhesive is
nonconductive and will render gasket material nonconductive.
NOTE
Maximum width of bond line is 0.030 INCH.
d. Bond gaps at repair separation with sealing compound. Use sealing compound (item 156A, App F) and
syringe (item 196, App F).
e. Clean excess sealing compound from section of repair area (para 1.47). Use isopropyl alcohol (item 106,
App F) and cloth (item 52, App F).
f. Inspect (QA).
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