SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
WIPLINE 13000 FLOATS
Page 18
Revision H
P/N 1002548
Hard Landing and Damage Investigation
After a thorough cleaning of the suspected damaged area, all structural parts should be carefully examined to
determine the extent of damage. Frequently the force causing the initial damage is transmitted from one member
to the next causing strains and distortions. Abnormal stresses incurred by shock or impact forces on a rib,
bulkhead or similar structure may be transmitted to the extremity of the structural member, resulting in secondary
damage, such as sheared or stretched rivets, elongated bolt holes or canned skins or bulkheads. Points of
attachment should be examined carefully for distortion and security of fastenings in the primary and secondary
damaged areas at locations beyond the local damage.
Cleaning
The outside of the float should be kept clean by washing with soap and water. Special care should be taken to
remove engine exhaust trails, waterline marks, and barnacle deposits. After saltwater operation, washing with
fresh water should be done daily with special attention to hard-to-reach places such as: seams, wheel well, etc.
The float interior should be flushed if salt water enters the compartments. If the floats are being stored inside,
remove inspection covers so the interior will dry out.
THE ABOVE CLEANING TECHNIQUES ARE VITAL
FOR KEEPING CORROSION TO A MINIMUM. SALTWATER
OPERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT ARE STRONGLY LINKED TO
CORROSION AND MUST BE ADDRESSED PROACTIVELY.