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2.42.
FORWARD AVIONICS BAY NOSE FAIRING ASSEMBLY SEAL REPLACEMENT (AVIM) – continued
2.42.4. Cleaning
a. Remove residue remaining on EMI gasket.
Use cloth (item 52, App F) moistened with methyl
ethyl ketone (item 124, App F).
b. Wipe surface dry before solvent evaporates.
Use cloth (item 52, App F).
(1) Make repeated applications of solvent and
wiping until no visible soiling appears on
cloth.
c. Protect cleaned surfaces from contamination
until replacement seal is installed.
2.42.5. Inspection
a. Check fairing for corrosion (para 1.49).
b. Check fairing for loose or damaged EMI gas-
ket (para 2.1).
c. Check fairing and mating surface for dam-
aged EMI conductive coating. Repair door and
fairing mating surface (para 2.34).
2.42.6. Installation
a. Install new seal (2) on EMI gasket (3).
(1) Apply adhesive to mating surfaces EMI gas-
ket (3) and seal (2). Work out bubbles.
Spread adhesive to uniform thickness of
0.015 INCH. Use adhesive (item 13, App F).
(2) Aline faying surfaces of seal (2) on EMI gas-
ket (3) with all holes and cutouts aligned. Ap-
ply firm, uniform pressure. Do not shift sealed
surfaces.
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