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<strong>TO</strong> 1-1-<strong>700</strong><br />

NOTE<br />

• Applying a small amount of extra pressure to the<br />

upper surface of the sealant tape will cause the<br />

pressure sensitive adhesive to adhere better to the<br />

faying surface on which it is being applied, and it<br />

will create indentations/discoloration at the fastener<br />

holes allowing for easier location/identification.<br />

If done with Av-DEC® 3935-7 sealant tapes, it<br />

must be done before the non-stick backing paper is<br />

removed.<br />

• If an AMS 3255 sealant tape without a pressure<br />

sensitive adhesive backing has been ordered for<br />

use in areas where fluid exposure is expected, 3M<br />

Co. part No. Scotchgrip® 847 or 1099 plastic adhesive<br />

(see <strong>TO</strong> 1-1-691 Appendix A) may be used<br />

to hold the sealing tape in place during panel installation.<br />

f. After applying the full length of the sealant tape, run<br />

fingers back and forth on the upper surface of the sealant<br />

tape to press the tape against the equipment frame<br />

flange or the access panel surface to promote adherence<br />

of the adhesive.<br />

NOTE<br />

For Av-DEC® HT3935-7 sealant tapes, this must be<br />

done before the non-stick backing is removed.<br />

g. Puncture all fastener holes using an object with a sharp<br />

point such as an awl or a scribe.<br />

NOTE<br />

As fasteners are installed, the sealant material pushed<br />

into the fastener holes will help to seal against moisture<br />

intrusion.<br />

h. Install the access door/panel.<br />

MIL-PRF-63460, LUBRICANT, CLEANER AND PRESER-<br />

VATIVE 44<br />

NOTE<br />

No curing time is required. All fasteners should be<br />

wet installed with MIL-PRF-16173, Grade 4; MIL-<br />

PRF-63460 Corrosion Preventive Compound (CPC),<br />

or CPC material specified in the specific equipment<br />

system specific maintenance manual.<br />

12.7 SEALING OF SPECIFIC AREAS.<br />

12.7.1 Faying Surface Sealing. Faying surfaces are sealed<br />

by applying sealants to the connecting surfaces of two or more<br />

parts (see Figure 12-9). It is a very effective seal and should be<br />

used for all assembly or reassembly. When possible, it should<br />

be used in conjunction with fillet sealing. There are two types<br />

of faying surface seals: removable and permanent. Removable<br />

seals are used around access doors, removable panels, inspection<br />

plates, etc. A removable seal can be formed using a low<br />

adhesion sealant that adheres to both surfaces or by using a<br />

high adhesion sealant that adheres to one surface and a parting<br />

agent on the mating surface. Permanent seals are created using<br />

high adhesion sealants between permanently fastened structures.<br />

To create a permanent seal, coat either one or both mating<br />

surfaces with a high adhesion sealant before assembling<br />

the parts and then assembling them while the sealant is still<br />

wet. Apply enough sealant to force a bead to squeeze out<br />

along the joint after assembly, and also install all fasteners wet<br />

with the sealant. Assemble parts within the rated application<br />

life and/or assembly life of the sealant while taking into<br />

account the effects of temperature and humidity on these<br />

times.<br />

MIL-PRF-16173, COMPOUND, CORROSION PREVEN-<br />

TIVE 37<br />

12-29

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