TM 1-1500-204-23-1
(h)
Clean the abraded ceramic surface,
including the fiberglass patch and the chipped or spalled
surface, using a clean cloth moistened with methyl ethyl
ketone, TT-M-261. To obtain satisfactory adhesion,
apply only to a clean dry surface, free of oil and grease.
NOTE
Do not use reclaimed solvents when
preparing a surface for bonding.
(i)
Mix Pro-Seal sealant according to
paragraph 9-23c(4).
(i)
Apply
Sealant
mixture
to
the
ceramic surface, but first fill all spalled or chipped areas
with sealant and spread flush with the ceramic surface.
(k)
Press the fiberglass patch (or
patches) over the filled area to be repaired.
(I)
Attach metal clamps or weights to
the patch to apply contact pressure equal to about five
pounds per square Inch.
(m)
Place pieces of 1/8 Inch fiberglass
of 1/4 inch plywood pads under the clamps to distribute
the clamping force.
NOTE
Do not use rigid pads, as these will
concentrate the clamping force on
the point of contact and may crack
the
ceramic
tile.
Maintenance
activities
having
the
necessary
equipment may use the vacuum bag
methods.
(n)
Cure Pro-Seal sealant according to
paragraph 9-23c(5).
(3)
Repair and inspection of delaminated
edges of backing. Repair and inspection procedures are
as follows:
(a)
Inspect edges of the backing for
delamination of the fiberglass layers.
NOTE
A delamination 3 inches or less in
length may be repaired. No repairs
can be made if a delamination if
longer than 3 inches or if panel has
more than one delamination.
(b)
Remove dirt and grease from the
delaminated cavity before repairing as follows:
1
Inject
methyl
ethyl
ketone
(MEK) TT-M-261, into cavity with a syringe. Let solution
soak for a few minutes to loosen the dirt and grease.
2
Draw
out
the
contaminated
MEK with the syringe, or position the panel to allow the
MEK to flow out by gravity. Repeat the procedure until
the cavity is clean.
3
Volatize the MEK using an
electric hot air gun, or vacuum nozzle directed Into the
cavity Continue procedure for 10 to 15 minutes Do not
use compressed air because oil and dirt in the air may
contaminate the cavity.
(c)
Repair delamination of fiberglass
plies along the edges of the backing by filling the voids
with epoxy resin using a DTA curing agent Mix 100 parts
by weight of EPON 828, MIL-R-9300 (FSCM 36131)
with 10 parts by weight of DTA O-D-1271 as follows:
1
Inject the resin with a syringe
until the cavity is filled, then brush the edge surface
smooth.
2
Attach metal clamps to the
repaired area to rebond the fiberglass piles.
3
Place
pieces
of
1/8
inch
fiberglass or 1/4 inch plywood pads under the clamps to
distribute the clamping force.
NOTE
Do not use rigid pads, as these will
concentrate the clamping force on
the point of contact and may crack
the ceramic tile.
(4)
Repair
and
inspection
of
internal
delamination of backing. Repair and inspection
procedures are as follows:
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