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Chapter 2: Helmet Preparation and Operation
8. Apply a thin, even coat of polychloroprene adhesive to the back of the peeled-away
portion of both pile fasteners and to the inside surface of the helmet shell where the pile
fasteners were peeled away. 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.
9.
Press the pile fasteners firmly against the shell surface. Allow the adhesive to set at least
15 minutes; ideally, you should allow it to set overnight.
10. Use a utility knife to cut an "X" pattern in the pile fasteners over the screws. This will permit
future inspection and tightening of the screws.
11. Reattach both earcups to the pile fasteners.
12. Reinstall the visor.
13. Have the aircrew
member don the
helmet. Re-check the
helmet fit as described
in Paragraph 2-2.3
and make any needed
adjustments.
14. 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.
15. Connect the mask
cord to the helmet
connector, shown in
NOTE:
To remove the
mask cord from the helmet
connector, pull firmly on the
cord plug.
Mask
cord
Helmet
connector
Figure 2-28. Connecting Mask Cord