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Chapter 2: Helmet Preparation and Operation
11. Referring to
, do the following:
a. Insert the screws through the lock washers and the backing plate in that order.
b. On the inside of the helmet, position the backing plate against holes; insert the screws
through the holes.
c. On the outside of the helmet, position the spacer and the receiver over the screws with
the projections pointed toward the helmet rear. Ensure that the numbered side of the
receiver faces the helmet. Tighten the screws into the spacer and receiver.
d. Repeat Steps a-c on the other side of the helmet.
12. Apply a thin, even coat of polychloroprene adhesive to both the inside surface of the
helmet shell earcup areas and the back of the earcup pile fastener material. Do not
allow the adhesive to contact the backing plates, the screws, or the retention assembly
hardware. Allow the adhesive to dry approximately two minutes or until tacky.
13.
Press the earcup pile fastener material firmly against
the shell surface. Allow the adhesive to set at least 15
minutes; ideally, you should allow it to set overnight.
14. Use a utility knife to cut an "X" pattern through
the pile fastener over each screw head. This will
facilitate inspection, tightening, or replacement of the
hardware.
15. Reinstall the earcups and the visor.
16. Have the aircrew member don the helmet. Re-check
the helmet fit as described in Paragraph 2-2.3 and
make any needed adjustments.
17. Have the aircrew member don the mask. Check the
mask for proper position and tension in accordance
with applicable oxygen mask technical orders. Check
the interface between the visor and the mask. Adjust
the mask straps as required.
18. Connect the mask cord to the helmet connector
(
).
NOTE:
To remove the mask cord from the helmet
connector, pull firmly on the cord plug.
In Step 11, do not tighten either screw in the receiver until both screws have been started,
or you might cross-thread the receiver assembly.
CAUTION
Screws
Lock washers
Backing plate
Spacer
Bayonet receiver
Helmet
connector
Mask
cord
Figure 2-20. Installing Kit
Figure 2-21. Connecting Cord