ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
7
MM-13-79
Aug
22/16
7
Open all openings and force ventilate tank to cure slushing compound.
NOTE:
Allow a minimum of eight hours cure time. (Slushing com-pound is
tack-free when cured.)
8
Install main fuel outlet and strainer, adding a new bond of PR1440 B-2 fuel tank
sealant (PPG PRC DeSoto).
NOTE:
Allow PR1440 B-2 to cure tack-free before fueling tank.
9
Install
remaining
hardware.
10
Check sump drain to assure it is not blocked.
11
Cap all fuel outlets.
12 Place approximately five gallons of fuel in the tank to check for leaks before
installation on the aircraft.
13
Drain fuel and reinstall tank on aircraft.
(d) Repair leak(s) around tank cover seam.
1
Drill out rivets in area of leak.
2
Remove old fuel tank sealant from between tank and cover by scraping.
3
Install a new coating of PR1440 B-2 fuel tank sealant.
4
Drill out rivet holes and install next size larger diameter rivets.
5
Allow PR1440 B-2 to cure tack-free.
6
Coat interior of tank in area of repair with slushing compound.
CAUTION: Care must be taken to prevent slushing compound from coating fuel
fittings. Remove fittings and plug holes if necessary
7
Drain excess slushing compound.
8
Allow compound to cure tack-free.
9
Place approximately five gallons of fuel in tank to check for leaks.
10
Drain tank and reinstall on aircraft.
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