TM 55-2835-209-23
Section Vlll REPAIR DAMAGED GEARBOX STUD THREADS
7-8 REPAIR DAMAGED GEARBOX STUD THREADS (AVIM)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Engine Repairman’s Tool Kit (T47)
Personnel Required:
68B Aircraft Powerplant Repairer
Equipment Conditions:
APU on Maintenance Stand (T1)
General Safety Instructions:
Compressed air is dangerous
when directed toward yourself
or another person.
The air-
stream or material blown by
the airstream can cause inju-
ry, particularly to the eyes
and face.
Use goggles to pro-
tect eyes and face.
Do not
exceed 30 PSI. Do not direct
airstream toward yourself or
another person.
Clean up of external and in-
ternal threads can contaminate
oil, fuel and pneumatic sys-
tems.
Use necessary precau-
tion to prevent contamination
to systems that are exposed to
metal debris.
1.
File damaged stud threads (1, 2) as
necessary for clean up.
Using
thread restorer files.
2.
Blow metal debris from threads.
3. Visually inspect threads to be sure
all metal debris is removed.
4.
Check threads repaired by mating
with nut for ease of assembly.
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE: None.
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