TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
TO 1-1-700 - Robins Air Force Base
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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 />
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