TM 1-8415-216-12&P
4-15.
Helmet shell repair and spot-painting.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools/Equipment
Respirator (GGG-M-125/6)
Materials/parts
Liquid detergent (Mil-D-16791)
Abrasive paper (P-P-101)
Abrasive paper (P-P-101400GR 9X11)
Paint thinner (MIL-T-81772)
Brush, paint (H-B-391)
Can, paint (1 QT PAINT CAN)
Primer (MIL-P-53022)
Primer (TT-E-00488)
Eye-protective goggles (5449T1)
Polyurethane coating (MlL-C-46168)
Polyurethane coating (PWC280)
Mixing Sticks (804-96)
Adhesive (MMM-A-187)
Pad, Isopropyl Alcohol (MIL-P-36792)
Pad, Scouring, Stainless Steel (Local
Purchase)
Tape, Pressure Sensitive (UU-T-93)
Personnel Required
Alse Specialist/Technician or Personnel with
ASI of H2/Q2 (ALSE Qualified)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Do not repair or use any helmet that is
damaged beyond the limits set forth in the
PMCS charts. Injury or death may result if
you do.
To minimize health and safety concerns,
always wear eye-protective goggles (Item
10 Appendix E), a respirator (Item 23
Appendix B), and appropriate protective
clothing when sanding, mixing, or spraying
primer or paint and when mixing or sanding
adhesive.
Do not fill any holes in the helmet shell other
than the four small holes that are used to
mount the oxygen mask bayonet receivers.
Do not fill any crack in the helmet shell that
exceeds the criteria defined in the PMCS
Chart. This maintenance action is for
cosmetic purposes only. This procedure will
not increase the structural integrity of the
helmet shell, nor will it safely repair a shell
damaged beyond the criteria defined in the
PMCS Chart.
NOTE
Before painting, ensure that any associated shell hole or crack filling has been properly
completed
Hole and Crack Filling
1.
Prepare area to be filled by sanding around holes, paint chips, and cracks using abrasive
paper. (Item 14b, Appendix E).
WARNING
If the crack is through the black (graphite) layer and into the lighter polyethylene layers the shell
is irreparable and may not be used.
To minimize health risks and safety concerns, always wear eye protective goggles (Item 10,
Appendix E), and a respirator (Item 23, Appendix B), and appropriate protective clothing when
sanding, mixing or spraying primer or paint.
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