TM 55-1945-205-24-2
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DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
ROLL-ON/ROLL-OFF DISCHARGE FACILITY
RIGID HULL INFLATABLE BOAT HULL
REPAIR
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s (Item 81, WP 0359 00)
Gloves, Chemical (Item 25, WP 0359 00)
Goggles, Industrial (Chipping, Chemical) (Item 28, WP 0359 00)
Respirator, Air Filtering (Item 59, WP 0359 00)
Saw, Jig, Electric, Portable (Item 60, WP 0359 00)
Blades, Jig Saw Metal Cutting, Fine Tooth (Item 7, WP 0359 00)
Grinder, Pneumatic, High Speed (Item 30, WP 0359 00)
Tape, Measuring (Item 74, WP 0359 00)
Scissors, Ladies (Item 63, WP 0359 00)
Materials/Parts
Kit, Fiberglass Repair
(18731)
PN 100370
Acetone, Technical (Item 1, WP 0358 00)
Rag, Wiping (Item 45, WP 0358 00)
Disk, Abrasive (Item 17, WP 0359 00)
Disk, Sanding, Coarse (Item 18, WP 0359 00)
Block, Shoring (Item 6, WP 0359 00)
Personnel Required
Engineer 88L
Equipment Condition
RHIB Dry-Docked.
REPAIR RHIB HULL - TYPE 2 FIBERGLASS REPAIR
WARNING
Fiberglass dust is extremely abrasive. Areas near the repair must be covered and
protected from fiberglass dust and resin. Respirators, gloves and goggles must be
worn at all times. failure to comply may result in injury or death.
NOTE
Type 2 repairs affect damage is severe enough to crack or break through the
entire hull laminate.
The repair area temperature should be controlled between 50° and 75°F (8° and 20°C) to
ensure proper curing of the resins.
1.
Prepare damaged area.
