TM 55-1945-205-24-2
0281 00 6
0281 00
CAUTION
Glue drying times may vary due to temperature and humidity, ensure the glue is
tacky before applying third coat. Failure to comply could result in a failed patch and
cause damage to equipment.
f.
Allow glue to dry for five to ten minutes or until tacky.
g.
Apply a thin third coat of glue from repair kit to the inflatable tube (1).
h.
Apply a thin third coat of glue from repair kit to the contact surface of patch (2).
CAUTION
Glue drying times may vary due to temperature and humidity, ensure the glue is
tacky before applying the patch to the inflatable tube. Failure to comply could result
in a failed patch and cause damage to equipment.
i.
Allow the glue to dry for five to ten minutes or until tacky.
9.
Using a fid, start from the center of seam and move outward removing any air bubbles that have formed
in the seam.
10. Wait four hours and verify that the leak has been repaired. (WP 0280 00)
11. Clean the inflatable tube (1) with general purpose detergent four in. all the way around the damaged area.
12. Allow inflatable tube (1) five minutes to dry.
13. Lay the seam tape (3) on inflatable tube (1), taking care to center it over the repaired area.
14. Trace an outline of seam tape (3) on inflatable tube (1).
15. Using a pumice stone, buff the area outlined on inflatable tube (1).
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