TM 5-6675-323-14
1-16.13 Repair Van Body Skin (Temporary).
MOS:
52C, Utilities Equipment Repairer
TOOLS :
Pliers
Ball Peen Hammer
Scissors or Utility
Knife
SUPPLIES:
C l o t h Duct Sealing Tape (Item 29, Appendix E)
S i l i c o n e Sealant (Item 23, Appendix E)
S p r a y f o a m (Item 28, Appendix E)
C h e e s e c l o t h (Item 7, Appendix E)
B e n d broken edges of punctured skin inward into puncture hole. Do n o t
a.
attempt to remove fragments of skin by bending or pulling outward.
Bend skin inward only enough to put broken edges below surface of
unbroken skin.
b . Remove any loose fragments of foam which are not now held in place by
bent broken skin.
R e m o v i n g small pieces of foam or dust is more
important than removing chunks.
U s i n g c l o t h s l i g h t l y d a m p e n e d w i t h w a t e r , wipe area around puncture to
c.
r e m o v e any dirt or mud and wipe dry.
Inject sprayfoam into puncture. Mound sprayfoam to about 1/8 in.
d.
(3.2 mm) above surface of unbroken skin. Apply bead of sealant about
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) wide over all cuts in skin leading out from puncture.
D o not smooth out sealant.
Plan how puncture is to be covered with tape before applying any tape.
e.
L e n g t h and width of tape, number of tape strips, overlapping, and how
tape is applied will affect sealing capability of repair. Each piece
of tape should extend about 1-1/2 in. (3.81 cm) beyond sealant it will
If this will require more than one strip of tape, tape should
cover.
If three or more strips of tape are
o v e r l a p about 1/2 in. (12.7 mm).
required, center strip should be applied first.
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