(9) Remove all masking tape after paint is dry.
Surfaces which are stripped of paint by removal of the
Dial. glass or plastic shall be free from scratches, cracks
masking shall be touched up in compliance with
or discoloration which from any angle impairs reading.
applicable directives.
Unserviceable tachometers shall be repaired or replaced.
(10) Grease fittings shall be free of paint.
31. Marine Drive. Operate in full intended manner, if
b. Painting.
possible, in water, to assure that unit performs as
(1)
All exposed metal and wood surfaces
intended. Assure that the marine drive extends and
normally painted shall be cleaned, pretreated, primed and
retracts properly. Propeller and nozzle shall be free of
finish painted, in accordance with TB 740-93-2. Surfaces
cracks, bends or distorted condition. Hydraulic hoses
shall be free of runs and sags and will present a good
shall be new or in like new condition.
appearance. Luster and color shall conform to AR 746-5.
32. Modification Work Orders (MWO). All applicable
(2) The finish coat shall be reasonably smooth
MWO's shall be applied to assemblies, subassemblies or
with a dry film thickness of at least 0.001 inch.
end item at time of overhaul, regardless of the degree of
(3) Overspray is permissible in inaccessible
disassembly required. MWO plates shall be firmly affixed
areas.
to the end item or component to indicate that all current
(4) When spot painting of 10 percent or more
MWO's have been applied.
becomes necessary, the item shall be completely
33. Painting Standards
repainted.
Note. Painting, beyond prescribed standards,
(5) Organizational and non-standard markings
shall not be performed to enhance appearance only.
shall not be permitted. Standard markings and color shall
a. Preparation.
be as required by TB's or as stated in the contract or work
(1) Surfaces to be painted shall be free from
order.
corrosion, dirt, grease and scaly paint.
(6) Engine exterior surfaces shall be painted in
(2) Welds and adjacent areas shall contain no
accordance with MIL-E-15090B (light gray enamel)
loose scale or slag.
(amphibious only).
(3)
All wood parts which have not been
(7)
Color Coding.
Oil lube, hydraulic oil.
previously treated shall receive at least one coat of
antifreeze and water systems/piping shall be color coded
surface sealer before painting.
for identification in accordance with FED SPEC TT-E-
(4) All surfaces that are to remain free of paint
489D or tape resistant to fuels (amphibious only).
shall be properly protected before painting. Masking tape
(8) Stenciling. Paint shall conform to FED SPEC
shall not be applied to optical (or similar) surfaces which
TT-E-489D and be located as indicated on drawing of, or
may be adversely affected by adhesives. A suitable
end item (amphibious only).
barrier (e.g., paper) shall be utilized between the surfaces
(9) Paint on weather seals around door glass and
being protected and the adhesive tape used for masking.
windshields is acceptable if evenly applied. Seals that
Surfaces that will not be marred by adhesive may be
are heavily coated with paint, evidenced by chipping, or
masked off by application of tape directly to the surface.
cracking, and generally unattractive in appearance are not
Protective coating such as grease may also be applied
acceptable.
directly to the surfaces being masked off.
34. Frame and Towing Attachments. This includes
(5) There shall be no overspray on glass or clear
pintles, towing hooks, lifting and tiedown eyes, clevises,
plastic. Care shall be taken to minimize overspray on
centering devices, cables and turnbuckles. These items
rubber boots, rubber hoses, seat cover, canvas, belts and
shall be free of rust, cracks and breaks, or other obvious
numbered electrical harnesses.
defects. Operating parts shall function properly. Pintles
(6) There shall be no overspray on informational
are acceptable if properly cleaned, oiled, and operate
components such as instruction plates, off-on switches,
freely, End play in excess of A/4 inch is not acceptable.
decals, control panels, dome lights, fire extinguisher
Wear on pintle shaft or bushing or both to the maximum
bottles, etc.
of 1/8 inch is acceptable. Measurement shall be made
(7) There shall be no overspray in the engine
with pintle in against brackets at end of bushing or collar.
compartment with emphasis on protecting the engine,
Towing shackles and lifting eyes shall be securely
transmission, auxiliary generator and engine accessories,
mounted and free of breaks, bends, cracks, excessive
except in inaccessible areas.
wear or damage. Pins shall be properly installed.
(8) All internal and external threads used for
35. Pneumatic Ponton Floats. Floats shall be in good
adjusting shall be covered with grease (GAA) before
serviceable condition with all bulkheads intact
painting.
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