(2) Install the support rods in their storage clips on the forward pressure bulkhead.
(3) Lower the radome carefully to the closed position.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-210-007
(4) Make sure that the top aft edge does not hit the fuselage skin.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-020-005
(5) If you find an interference, do these steps:
NOTE: Make sure that the seal ends do not touch at the bottom of the bulkhead. There must
be an opening of 8.3 in. (21.1 cm) to 8.7 in. (22.1 cm) at the bottom of the bulkhead to
let the radome drain.
(a) Lift and hold the radome in an open position.
(b) Loosen the attachment screws of the hinge bracket.
(c) Move the brackets forward and tighten the screws.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-210-008
(6) Examine the nose radome seal for rough and damaged areas.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-210-009
(7) Make sure that the seal is bonded to the bulkhead 7 in. (18 cm) on the two sides of the
airplane centerline and 2 in. (5 cm) that align each end of the seal.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-020-007
(8) Replace the seal if it is necessary as follows:
WARNING
DO NOT GET SOLVENTS IN YOUR MOUTH, YOUR EYES, OR ON YOUR
SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE THE FUMES FROM SOLVENTS. SOLVENTS
ARE DANGEROUS MATERIALS. SOLVENTS CAN BE FLAMMABLE.
OBEY THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS) FOR SOLVENTS.
OBEY LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR THE CORRECT PROCEDURES TO
USE OR DISCARD SOLVENTS. SOLVENTS CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO
PERSONNEL AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
(a) Clean the mating surfaces on the bulkhead with solvent, B00148, or Series 89 solvent,
B01009 (TASK 20-30-89-910-801).
(b) Apply adhesive, A00335 to the bulkhead 7 in. (18 cm) on the two sides of the airplane
centerline and 2 in. (5 cm) that align each end of the seal.
NOTE: It is permitted to use Dow Corning 3145 RTV adhesive, A00281 (BAC5010,
TYPE 79) as an alternative adhesive.
(c) Apply adhesive, A00335 to the flat align part of the seal and install with the flat surface
against the bulkhead.
NOTE: It is permitted to use Dow Corning 3145 RTV adhesive, A00281 (BAC5010,
TYPE 79) as an alternative adhesive.
(d) Let the adhesive, A00335 or Dow Corning 3145 RTV adhesive, A00281 dry for 24 hours.
SUBTASK 53-52-00-210-012
(9) Examine the clips on the fuselage bulkhead as follows:
(a) Carefully examine the areas adjacent to the hinges for binding on the radome when you
move the radome to the closed position.
(b) If binding was noted, the clips need to be adjusted.
737-600/700/800/900
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