SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-007
(8) Turn the inner surface of the radome boot out again.
NOTE: The adhesive side of the radome boot should be facing the nose radome.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-008
(9) Align the 3 marks on the radome boot to the 3 correct locations on the nose radome.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-009
(10) Apply the wet solution to the adhesive side of the radome boot.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-006
(11) Put the radome boot back on the nose radome.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-010
(12) Use the plastic squeegee, STD-821 to make the radome boot smooth.
(a) Start at the center of the radome boot.
(b) Slowly remove the trapped air bubbles and the wet solution with the plastic squeegee,
STD-821.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-011
(13) If there are trapped air bubbles:
NOTE: Small bubbles less than 0.125 in. (0.318 cm) will evaporate by themselves in less than
one week.
(a) Slowly and carefully remove the radome boot.
(b) Apply the wet solution to the area.
(c) Slowly remove the trapped air bubbles and the wet solution with the plastic squeegee,
STD-821.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-012
(14) Dry the surface of the radome boot.
(a) Allow the radome boot to dry for one hour at 70°F (21°C).
SUBTASK 53-52-00-400-013
(15) Paint the nose radome boot if applicable:
(a) Scuff the boot lightly with very fine abrasive Scotch-Brite 7447 pad, G50220.
(b) Solvent clean using isopropyl alcohol, B50073, by doing the following:
1) Dispense solvent from the container onto a very fine abrasive Scotch-Brite 7447
pad, G50220, or BMS15–5, Class A cotton wiper, G00034.
2) Wipe the surface with the solvent soaked abrasive pad and/or wiper, as applicable.
CAUTION
DO NOT LET THE SOLVENT DRY WHEN YOU CLEAN. IF YOU DO,
IT WILL NOT REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATION.
3) Immediately wipe the surface dry with a clean, dry cotton wiper, G00034, before the
applied solvent completely evaporates.
(c) Application of BMS10–127, Type 1, Grade F chemical reactivator over the protective boot
is optional, do this task: TASK 51-21-99-370-801, Paragraph Q.
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