TM00358 Rev. A Chapter 4 - Turret Aircraft Installation
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4.3 TURRET AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION
Installation of the turret into an aircraft requires three separate steps:
• Step 1 – Inspection for corrosion
• Step 2 – Surface sealant application
• Step 3 – Installation and mechanical fasteners
Table 4-2 Turret Installation — Parts
Description Part Number Quantity Notes
Turret 42390 1
Turret shipping case 41179 1
1/4”-28 x ( ~” ) Cap screw,
socket headed
– 8 • Installation screws are
Customer Furnished
Equipment that must
conform to NAS 1351-4
• Screw length is installation
specific.
• Make sure screw length
extends 1 cm (3/8”) below
the mating surface.
• Torque screws to
100 ± 10 in-lbs
(11 Nm ± 1.1 Nm)
Table 4-3 Turret Installation — Consumables
Description Part Number Manufacturer Notes
Joint compound, non-
chromate corrosion inhibitive
CA 1000 PRC-DeSoto International • Consult manufacturer’s
Technical Data Sheet for
use instructions and
MSDS for material
handling safety.
New, lint-free cloths that
conform to AMS 3819
– Numerous • Consult a CA 1000
technical data sheet for
surface preparation
guidance.
• Use one cloth to clean and
another cloth to wipe.
Isopropyl Alcohol – – • Remove dirt, grease, and
lubricants prior to
compound application.