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25-27-048 BE 87269 Cradle B747
25-27-048 BE 87269 Cradle B747
25-27-048 BE 87269 Cradle B747
B/E AEROSPACE
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
BRITISH AIRWAYS / B747-400 AIRCRAFT
CLUB WORLD / 87269 & 87270 SERIES
Manual No: 25-27-48 / BA / B747-400 AIRCRAFT / CLUB WORLD / 87269 & 87270 SERIES
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1001 through 1006 Testing and Fault Isolation T&FI originally omitted
from CMM 25-27-48.
Note: This temporary revision provides missing front sections to CMM 25-27-48 and
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1. Introduction
Serving leading airlines for over 50 years, B/E Aerospace's Seating Products Group (SPG) has
grown to become the world's largest supplier of commercial aircraft seating. With an installed
base of more than one million seats in service, B/E offers the broadest selection of standard
model or “signature” seating for First, Business, Tourist and Regional Class Operations.
Our global manufacturing network is comprised of two seating plants in the United States and
two in Europe. In-house capabilities include the machining, forming, and/or fabrication of
required metal, foam, and plastic seat components as well as high-speed assembly. Together,
the four facilities give B/E the capacity and flexibility to produce over 200,000 16-g-certified
seats per year, or more than 50% of the world's total annual requirements.
Our product development capabilities are unmatched. Major investments in the latest 3-D
computer-aided design (CAD), and finite element analysis (FEA) design and engineering tools
ensure that we have the resources to produce advanced seat designs which easily
accommodate the latest passenger comfort and entertainment features.
Following the development phase, B/E seating customers benefit from two in-house, 16g
Dynamic Test Facilities manned by the industry's largest staff of certification engineers.
Qualified FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) and Designated Airworthiness
Representatives (DARs) are on staff.
B/E Aerospace offers a full range of flammability, fatigue, structural, motion and simulation
testing and a test database of more than 3,500 dynamic tests, allowing B/E to reduce the
overall certification cycle time to our customers.
The Club (Business Class) seating product has been specifically designed to maximize the
passenger’s total comfort in a narrow body first class cabin environment. It integrates the very
best product features of the four previous generation B/E premium seating class products with
new geometry and functionality specifically targeted to improve the narrow body living space.
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2. DESIGN FEATURES
See Table 1 through Table 10 for both Standard and Optional Design Features.
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C. Endbay Features
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E. Foodtray Features
G. Upholstery Features
H. Recline Features
J. Certification Features
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The Club Seat has many standard features to make passengers comfortable and safe.
(2) Contoured Composite Back for Maximized Knee Room / Legrest Deployment
(6) Suede Self Skinned Center Console, Fixed Center Console Armcaps
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(2) Firehard Foam Molded Non-Inflatable Bottom Cushion: Unhanded Design of Existing
Styling
D. Certification
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(3) Plastic Center Console Rear Suede-covered Heelplate with integral Rubbish Bin
Figure 1
Double Seat Assembly
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A. Each seat assembly consists of sheet and plate aircraft grade aluminum structures, plastic
trim, cushions and fireblocking.
B. Each Club passenger placement weighs within a range of 90 to 100 pounds including all
components except lifevests, and is engineered to withstand the following load factors:
C. Club Dimensions
NOTE: Dimensions will vary depending on customer requirements. For specific, detailed
dimensions for your seat assembly, refer to the Component Maintenance Manual
Envelope Drawings, located in the ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST.
(1) With the creation of firehard molded foam cushions, fireblocking liners are not
required or utilized.
A. Wiring Harness
The size, type and design of wiring harness connected from the seat assembly to the
aircraft power junction box and the Passenger Control Unit (PCU) will vary, depending on
customer requirements. Each wiring harness is different, depending on the configuration of
the seat assembly (single seat assembly, double seat assembly, triple seat assembly e.g.)
but function the same electrically and connect to the same power source. Pin assignments
and connectors used will vary, depending on which options are being used.
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(1) Wiring harnesses and cables shall be as accessible as possible to allow ease of
maintenance and inspection since most repairs will be done by airline maintenance
aboard the aircraft.
- Passenger Contact
- Equipment Support
- Underseat Carry on Storage and Shifting.
(3) Route cable so there is a minimum need for protective methods and materials.
(4) Breakout of individual cables should be located adjacent to cable support or clamping
points.
(5) This will minimize the amplitude of vibration transmitted to the breakout wires from the
main harness.
(1) Install harnesses and cabling with sufficient clearance to prevent chafing of the
installed cables against sharp edges of structure, equipment, etc. (1/8” clearance
minimum unless secondary protection is provided).
(2) When not specifically controlled, the slack portion of the harness and cable bundles
may contact smooth radii 1/8” or larger of either metal or plastic.
D. Bend Radius
(1) Use a minimum bend radius of 6 times the cable diameter. In restricted spaces, the
bend radius may be a minimum of 6 times the outside diameter or 1.5",which ever is
greater.
(2) The bend radius of a cable bundle will not be less than 6 times the diameter of the
largest in the bundle.
(3) Bend sensitivity may be introduced by excessive pressure from clamping or by the
cable rubbing against structure. Maximize bend radius to ensure maximum cable life.
(4) Rule of thumb - if the cable jacket or insulation becomes crimped, the bend radius is
too small.
E. Slack in Cabling
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(2) In applicable areas, make certain that there is adequate slack to meet the following
requirements:
F. Wire Ties
(1) Untangle cables as much as practical before tying them into groups. Lay cable groups
parallel when practical before tying them into bundles.
(2) In underseat baggage stow area, place cable out of reach of passengers and install
ties as needed to ensure no slack in this area.
(3) The use of nylon straps (Ty-raps, Panduit, etc.) attached directly to smooth structures
are acceptable.
(1) Space ties on cable bundles a minimum of 8" and a maximum of 12" apart.
(2) Ties may be placed as required to provide adequate support at bends, breakout, and
locations where cables are adjacent to moving parts.
J. Clamping
(1) Standard clamps are preferred. The clamping and installation should be done in such
a way as to facilitate the removal and replacement (R&R) of the cable assemblies.
(2) Nylon tape may be used on the clamp when the diameter of the cable is smaller than
the clamp can securely hold. The tape is wrapped around the cable prior to
installation into the clamp.
(3) Select clamp sizes which will hold cabling securely in place without crushing or
deforming the installation.
(4) Avoid the use of hook and loop to hold cable harnesses in place.
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K. Connectors
(1) Minimize the handling of connectors and cabling at all times, to reduce the possibility
of connector damage.
(2) Minimize the bending of wire conductors. Reject wire with damaged insulation.
(3) Reject connectors internally contaminated with metal particles, water, dirt, grease, oil,
carbon and adhesives.
(4) Reject connectors with bent or corroded contacts. Do not straighten bent connector
contacts.
(6) Use standard, snug fitting dust caps to protect the uncoupled end of connectors from
mechanical damage and contamination. Install the dust cover on all connectors to
prevent damage.
(7) Protect connectors from contamination by metal particles, water, dirt, grease and oil.
Use polyethylene bags.
(9) Protect cables against breakage at connections by providing sufficient slack and
using mechanical clamping as necessary to relieve strain.
(10) Cable termination in a disconnect should exit in a straight line 1" before a bend is
made in the cable.
(11) Install connectors to prevent their usage as steps, handholds, footrests, and to
prevent mechanical strain on attached cable.
(12) Each connector should be positively positioned on the seat structure using one of the
following methods:
(13) Connectors should bemounted horizontally to allow for drainage and prevent
entrapment of fluid or condensation.
(14) Connectors should be installed individually and not grouped together with a single tie
strap.
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(1) To prevent fluids from entering junction boxes, connectors or other enclosed items,
provide a drip loop in the cable just before it enters the item or equipment.
(2) Locate drip loops so that fluid will not drip on electrical equipment.
(1) Parts and assemblies shall be protected fro damage and contamination during
manufacturing and all transportation and storage periods.
(2) The items must be capable of meeting requirements of the drawing and specification
to which they were manufactured.
(3) Damage may consist of bends, dents, deformations, loose or missing fasteners,
broken or kinked wires and electrostatic discharge damage.
(4) Contamination consist of foreign materials such as dirt, dust, chips, filings, loose
materials, solder particles, grease, oil, paint and moisture.
(5) Cushioning and wrapping materials required shall be suitable for equipment
protection and suitable for the environmental area in which they are to be used.
A. Seat Frame
(1) The Club seat frame is constructed of light weight machined aluminum structural
components and tubular aluminum beams.
(2) The beam locations were selected to provide an efficient balance between bottom
cushion height, seat rigidity, shin room, underseat clearance and pelvic load
conformity of TSO-C127.
(3) The frame structure's fore and aft spreaders are bolted to the beams for rigidity and
maintainability. The one piece machined aluminum legs utilize an integral clamping
feature to reduce dynamic loading of the beams. This feature also simplifies leg
relocation that may arise on longer term aircraft layout configuration changes.
(4) The baggage bar and seat legs are finished with a clear anodize process corrosion
resistance. A shot peen finish provides a consistent and attractive surface.
B. Seat Back
(1) The Club seat back is manufactured as a composite assembly due to its light weight,
rigidity and contouring capability. The seat back structure is 3-dimensionally shaped.
(2) The back frame is tapered to a thin section across the top where service loads are
lowest.
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(3) Each seat back incorporates a lower literature pocket spring assembly consisting of
two springs and one aluminum tube. The lower spring assembly is unhanded and
installs within the back recess along the lower edge of the seat back.
C. Back Cushion
(1) A molded firehard flotation back cushion is standard for the Club. The cushion is
attached to the composite seat back with velcro for ease of removal and replacement.
D. Bottom Cushion
(1) A molded bottom cushion is utilized in all locations. The cushion is held in place with
velcro.
NOTE: Dimensions will vary depending on customer requirements. see CMM envelope
drawings in ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST for exact end bay module dimensions.
(1) The Club end bay module has been styled by an industrial designer to provide
maximum living space while providing pleasing styling.
(2) The end bay width has been optimized to provide approximately 3" of armcap surface
area. This contoured width provides ample surface area since the armcap is not
shared with other passengers. The space savings is added to the pax width to
produce a 19.50" arm-to-arm spacing.
(3) The end bay uses an injection molded rub strip for aisle protection. The.27” protruding
rub strip is shaped so that a flight attendant cart will impact the rub strip instead of the
end bay plastic from all directions: front, rear and side.
(4) Side, inner and outer plastic shrouds are vacuum formed.
(5) The self skinned comfort armcaps are wrapped with customer furnished suede.
(6) The structure of the endbay module is constructed of two aluminum machined plates
for light weight and product durability.
(1) The standard Club incorporates a side accessed actuation control array that is
mounted along the inner surface of the endbay, just aft of the deployed foodtray table.
(2) This patent-pending feature provides for easy access with the foodtray deployed.
(1) The foodtray table is constructed as a machined aluminum frame with decorative
laminate inserts. The frame (90 degrees swivel) is anodized for aesthetics and
corrosion resistance.
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(2) The foodtray table is 10" deep and the width is dependent on armrest spacing. The
fore and aft sliding mechanism provides easy movement and approximately 6" of
travel.
(3) The standard Club foodtray has a full 90 degree swivel capability.
J. Center Console
(1) The standard Club console design width depends upon the specific aircraft.
(2) The center console consists of an aluminum structure with plastic and suede-covered
shrouds styled to coordinate with the aisle end bay.
(3) The front of the console is tapered to produce a wider cocktail surface area.
(4) The suede wrapped fixed center armcap is constructed of self skinning foam to
provide a padded surface aft of the cocktail tray.
(5) The vacuum formed molded plastic heelplate provides a location for safety
information.
L. Safety Information
(1) The Club provides for the installation of customer specified safety information on the
back of each center console heelplate.
M. Upholstery Covers
(1) The base line Club product offering provides for the cut, sew and installation of fabric
upholstery back and bottom covers.
(1) The optional Club adjustable headrest is capable of 3.5“of vertical travel.
(2) The large folding wings are designed to fold on an ergonomically efficient angle to
match the shape of the human head. In addition, these wings are sized to provide
some privacy for the passenger.
(1) The Club incorporates a patented legrest feature that provides the passenger with the
capability to align the legrest rotation point with the passenger's knee joint. This is the
most ergonomically efficient location and provides full leg support when utilized.
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(2) The 6" of fore and aft travel provides proper alignment for taller passengers in excess
of the 95 percentile anthropometric male.
(3) The translating legrest is actuated by the footrest extension release lever. This
functionality simplifies the seat adjustment for the passenger as the translating legrest
is spring loaded forward and held in place with a mechanical lock. This design allows
the legrest to properly self align with the deployed legrest due to the natural action of
the passenger to extend the footrest.
(4) The translating legrest is easily removed by removing the two cables from the legrest
locks and removing one nut for the mechanical lock installation.
(1) The Club incorporates a fully adjustable mechanically driven legrest with enhanced
functionality and improved ranges of motion.
(2) The legrest rotation is driven by a recline lock that is actuated by a control on the
Inside of the upper end bay.
(3) The amount of rotation is maximized to utilize all available living space. The lock is
adjustable so that the amount can be restricted to customer specific requirements.
(4) The legrest is padded with firehard molded foam and a flip down footrest. The shape
of the footrest is designed to minimize weight while providing a large surface area for
passenger comfort through efficient load distribution.
(5) The footrest extension mechanism Incorporates a roller system for smooth actuation
and return. The footrest Is extended by actuating one of the control levers and
pushing on the extend platform.
(6) The footrest is automatically retracted by actuating the same control lever. This action
utilizes a spring assisted recline type lock.
(7) The legrest does not require an override mechanism as it is capable of withstanding a
minimum of 300 pound down load throughout the entire range of Its motion.
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1. Proper Assembly
A. Proper assembly of the passenger seat will preclude the necessity for elaborate testing
procedures. Complete disassembly of the seat is not usually required. Disassembly should
proceed only so far as to correct malfunctions or replace damaged and worn parts. After
assembly, check all seat functions to ensure that each performs smoothly with no
excessive binding or other evidence of faulty assembly.
A. Seat backs recline (distance measured from the center line of the front stud) through the
operation of a recline control button with pressure applied in an aft direction on the back.
When the recline control button is pulled with no pressure exerted on the back, the seat
should return to its full upright position. Refer to the envelope drawings in this CMM for
specified degree angles for the recline operation.
NOTE: The above does not apply to seats abutting the aft bulkhead.
B. On mechanical locks, check clutch engagement in the recline lock by placing the seat back
in the upright position and applying pressure in an aft direction.
3. Breakover
A. Seat backs should fold over toward the bottom cushion regardless of the angle of recline
with a force of 30 ±5 pound applies in forward direction at the top of the seat back.
NOTE: The above does not apply to seats positioned by the emergency exits.
A. The seat assemblies should lock securely to the floor track at the lock mechanisms and
studs at the bottom of the leg assemblies. If the lock mechanisms or studs do not lock firmly
into the floor tracks, refer to FITS AND CLEARANCES. Check for floor track wear as
illustrated in Figures 8001 and 8002.
B. The fault isolation table has three columns. The first column shows the actual problem,
such as “Endbay Arm Too Loose.” The second column shows the probable cause of this
problem, and the third column shows corrective action for the problem. The problem may
have more than one probable cause and solution.
NOTE: For troubleshooting electronic customer furnished equipment, please refer to the
appropriate vendor furnished maintenance documentation.
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REPAIR
1. General
Repair of the seat assemblies is generally limited to those repairs that can be effected by
standard shop practices. Major structural repairs are to be avoided since the safety/integrity of
the seat may be compromised by improper disassembly and assembly of major structural
components.
2. Repair Standards
Use standard shop practice for minor repair of sheet metal and/or riveted pieces.
Table 6001 indicates the Seating Products Group of B/E Aerospace approved process
standards.
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“Like-new” repair of plastic panels is not possible because the repaired areas will require
refinishing with paint which has different wear characteristics than the original panel
material. In addition, the surface texture will be changed in the repair area making
restoration difficult to achieve.
Panels which are broken into two or more pieces should be discarded since repair of such
panels is extremely difficult. Since panel structure has already been weakened, more
breakage would likely occur following repair.
(1) Sand shallow cuts and abrasions of the panel material with an abrasive cloth (400
graded or equivalent).
(2) Clean royalite surface with alcohol or an alphatic solvent such as mineral spirits,
heptane or hexane.
(3) Fill any surface irregularities with catalyzed polyester resin filler. Catalyze only the
amount which will be immediately used since the material will begin to harden within
five minutes. An automotive body repair surfacing putty may be used as a fill material.
(4) Level Fill with spatula or putty knife before filler hardens and restore texture by
stippling with a stiff bristled brush. Texture match is achieved through trial and error.
(5) After filler has fully hardened (10 to 15 minutes), sand area lightly to blend repair into
adjacent areas.
(6) Paint armcaps, arm escutcheons, ashtray blank caps and bumpers using lacquer to
match ABS # 5112, Dark Gray. Paint arms, in-arm table panels, table bottoms and
tops, table latches and escutcheons using lacquer matching Uniroyal # 57-1-8009.
light gray.
D. Metal Surfaces
(1) Polish out minor nicks and scratches on steel surfaces with crocus cloth. Polish out
minor nicks and scratches on aluminum parts with 600 to 800 grit aluminum oxide
abrasive cloth.
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Metal surfaces, plastic, fiberglass sections and fiberglass reinforced honeycomb panels
must be clean, dry and free from paint, rust, oil, grease or wax before bonding. Clean
surfaces by sanding with 240 grit following by wiping it with alcohol or an alphatic solvent
such as mineral spirits, heptane or hexane.
(1) Mix Scotch-Weld No. 2216A (Accelerator) with Scotch-Weld No. 2216B (Base) by
weight (7) parts to (5) parts B or by volume (3) parts A to (2) parts B.
(2) Mix components thoroughly. Color should be a uniform gray. Use within one hour at
normal temperature.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE MIXED SCOTCH-WELD NO. 2216 B/A ADHESIVE AFTER IT
BECOMES UNWORKABLE. IT WILL NO LONGER WET THE SURFACE TO
BE BONDED.
(3) Scotch-Weld No. 2216 B/A adhesive is non-thixotropic. A non thixotropic adhesive
requires modification for use in areas where it will flow out of a bonded assembly.
(4) By adding 2.5-3.0 weight percent of Cab-O-Sil M-5 to Scotch-Weld No, 2216 B/A
adhesive, a thixotropic consistency is produced that will flow on a vertical surface.
(5) For maximum bond strength, apply Scotch-Weld No. 2216 B/A adhesive evenly to
both surfaces to be joined. Adhesive may be applied with brush, spatula, trowel or as
air powered sealant gun.
(6) Join the adhesive coated surfaces and allow to cure at 65 degrees Fahrenheit or
above. Keep parts from moving during cure. Contact pressure is necessary.
Table 6002 describes the time/temperature relationship for a full cure.
(7) Clean excessive adhesive from parts and equipment with an alphatic solvent
immediately before curing starts. Do not allow solvent to flow into the bond line.
(8) To remove grommets, pads and panels cemented to a Metal structure, apply toluene
to edges of adhesive to soften adhesive to, then pry the parts free from the structure.
Prior to installing new grommets, pads or panels to structure, sand surfaces to
remove all traces of scale, dirt, oxides, oils, and old adhesive, then wipe with a clean
cloth dampened with an alphatic solvent.
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(9) To cement grommets, pads and panels, apply a coat of Scotch-Weld No. 2216 B/A
adhesive in the same method as described.
(10) Inspect bonded parts for intimate contact over full bonding area. Table 6002 shows
the curing temperatures and times.
CURE TEMPERATURES
(DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) TIME
65 3 Days
150 2 Hours
250 5 Minutes
Table 6002
Cure Times
F. Solvent Bonding
The choice of solvent depends upon the plastic to be bonded. In general, tetrahydrofuran is
used to bond ABS and methylene chloride is used for polycarbonate. Other solvents can be
added to modify evaporation rate, etc. The manufacturer of the particular plastic should be
consulted for additional information.
Since many solvents are flammable and/or toxic, they should be used in well-ventilated
areas where smoking is not permitted.
G. Rivets
This specification establishes general workmanship standards for riveting to the extent and
as specified herein. In cases of conflict with Engineering drawings, the Engineering drawing
shall take precedence.
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(1) Parts shall be clean and free of chips, and other foreign matter. Holes shall be free of
burrs before assembly and riveting procedures are begun.
(2) Hold size, countersinking, and dimpling requirements shall be per applicable drawing.
(4) Rivet gun nose piece (or anvil) size shall be compatible with the rivet size being used.
(5) Faying surfaces should be securely held together when riveting to avoid sheet
separation and “shank” rivets.
(6) Clecos should not be installed in such a manner that the expander would pull against
the countersink, as this could tear or enlarge the countersunk holes.
(7) Rivet gun nose piece (or anvil) should be held square to the work surface to avoid
canted rivets and pressed firmly and steadily against the manufacture head to avoid
gaps until the rivet cycle is completed. (However, avoid excessive pressure on thin
sheet metal parts so as to prevent deformation of the area surrounding the rivet.)
(8) Permissible limitation on size of rivet holes, when rivets are drilled out on
disassembly, are controlled by standard shop practice use of oversized replacement
rivets.
(9) Rivets shall not be loose, but shall be firmly set after installation.
(10) Rivet mandrels of open end “pop” rivets shall be retained in the rivet after installation.
(11) On completion of riveting, assemblies and subassemblies shall be free of chips, “rivet
stems,” and other foreign material.
NOTE: The minimum pitch and edge distance for rivets are determined by the
original design and should be closely observed during repair.
H. Welding
(1) To replace damaged spot-welded to tack-welded parts, cut away spots or tacks on
damaged parts by spot-facing.
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J. Hardware
This specification establishes general workmanship standards for bolt and screw
installation to the extent specified herein. In cases of conflict with Engineering drawings, the
Engineering drawing shall take precedence.
(1) Parts shall be clean and free of chips, and other foreign matter. Holes shall be free of
burrs before assembly procedures are begun.
(2) Hole size, countersinking, counterboring, spotfacing, and dimpling requirements shall
be per applicable drawing.
(5) The term “nut,” as used herein, refers to all female threaded fasteners, including, for
example, lock-nut, clinch nut, nutplates, etc.
(6) Equipment used for assembly (wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.) shall be compatible with
hardware being installed (so as to avoid, for example, burrs on screw slots, rounded
edges on hex head bolts and nuts, and the like).
(7) Driving tools should be held in line with the bolt and pressed firmly and steadily while
tightening to prevent the tendency to “climb-out” of the bolt slot, or head.
(8) Necking, denting, marring, removal of surface finish, etc., on subject hardware and
adjacent material should be avoided. (since such superficial damage cannot be
classified, each case must be judged as to the degree to which the strength and/or
corrosion resistance has been impaired.)
(9) To protect surface from injury while tightening, one standard washer should be used
under either the nut or bolt head (whichever is being turned).
(11) Hardware, and structures joined thereby, shall not be loose, but firmly set after
installation.
(12) Gaps shall not extend around the full diameter of the bolt head, or nut, or washers, or
between any two adjacent features of either the hardware or the structures joined by
the hardware.
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(13) When one side of a flush or protruding head bolt fails to contact its faying surface,
maximum gap of 0.005" is permissible provided the maximum gap does not extend for
more than 40 percent of the periphery of the head.
(14) Flush (countersunk head) bolts shall not project more than 0.015" above, nor more
than 0.0-10' below, the surface.
(15) At least 1 1/2 full threads of the bolt shall extend through the nut.
(16) Maximum thread projection shall be limited by the next larger standard bolt length.
(17) If it is necessary to install the next large bolt length to achieve the minimum thread
projection required and the bolt is of the partially threaded type, washers may be
added.
(1) Soak off hook and loop tape from a metal surface with a commercial grade acetone.
Pull off tape and scrub surface with a clean cloth moistened with acetone. Wipe dry
with a clean, dry cloth.
(2) To adhere hook and loop tape to a metal surface, immerse tape in acetone for five to
ten seconds and immediately apply tape to area. Bond strength is drastically reduced
if activated coating is not applied in ten seconds or less.
NOTE: Both ends of tape should have radii to eliminate possibility of lifting corners.
(3) Press firmly in place over entire area of tape. (A roller should be used to assure
thorough contact.)
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(4) Cure will take place at room temperature. Handling bond will develop immediately;
testing or full bond will develop in two days. High humidity or low temperature may
delay cure. The same procedure is to be followed in the application of hook and loop
tape to a plastic surface. The plastic itself is activated by the moistened tape and
provides and excellent bond. The plastic surface should be cleaned with isopropyl
alcohol or an alphatic solvent such as hexane which will not attack the plastic.
(5) Smooth surfaced plastics require special treatment for a good bond. Before bonding
lightly sand the surface with fine abrasive.
NOTE: Both ends of tape should have radii to eliminate possibility of lifting corners.
(6) Peel any worn or damaged hook and loop tape from epoxy composite Material. Clean
residual adhesive from the epoxy composite.
(7) Hook and loop tape may be applied to epoxy composite material if all traces of mold
release are carefully removed from the surface. This may be done by washing with
trichlorethylene or abrading the surface with scotchbrite, and washing again with
solvent.
(8) Replace loose hook and loop tape on fire blocked or dress cover material using
suitable scissors to cut fastening threads. Remove tape and pieces of cut threads
from fabric. Sew replacement tape into place with appropriate sewing needle and
thread.
L. Upholstery
(2) Stitch open seams on fire blocked fabric with Kevlar thread or equivalent or suitable
color to match fabric. Use a suitable sewing needle. Also use Kevlar thread to repair
flotation straps. Small tears and cuts can be repaired in the same manner.
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WARNING: DO NOT USE NYLON OR COTTON THREAD. THE BACK AND BOTTOM CUSHION
ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE SEAT MODELS IDENTIFIED IN THE CMM HAVE BEEN
CERTIFIED TO MEET FAR 25.853 (C). CHANGING OF EITHER DRESS COVER OR
FIREBLOCKER MATERIALS MAY CAUSE CUSHIONS TO FAIL THE
REQUIREMENTS OF FAR 25.853 (C), AND WILL EFFECTIVELY VOID THE BACK
OR BOTTOM CUSHION CERTIFICATION.
Table 6003 lists the materials, tools, fixtures and equipment necessary to perform the repairs in
this section.
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