TM 1-1520-238-23
2-75
2.30.
KEVLAR REPAIR
2.30.1. Description
This task covers:
Small Cracks. Large Cracks. Surface Laminates Erosion Damage. Small Delaminated
Areas. Large Delaminated Areas. Debonded Seals. Debonded Stiffeners. Chafed Panels.
2.30.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Airframe repairman’s tool kit (item 377, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
3-inch C clamp (item 60, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Heat protective gloves (item 155, App H)
Electric gun type heater (item 163, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
12-inch bent trimmer shears (item 284, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Seal
Wooden strips
Adhesive (item 5, App F)
Adhesive (item 14, App F)
Brush (item 34, App F)
Cellophane (item 41, App F)
Cloth (item 56, App F)
Paper (item 135, App F)
Syringe (item 196, App F)
Tape (item 205, App F)
Tape (item 207, App F)
Personnel Required:
68G
Aircraft Structural Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
References:
TM 1-1500-204-23
TM 55-1500-345-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
CAUTION
Exposed fibers must be repaired before they absorb moisture. If moisture enters stable resin, it will
result in further degradation of the structure.
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