3Aircraft Fuel Cell and Skin Battle Damage Repair Kit8999K12

ProductDescription

This kit contains all necessary materials and tools for field repair of fuel cell bladders andminor damage to the skin or other non-load bearing structure of military aircraft such ashelicopters. It will cover, seal or protect the damaged areas (i.e., holes or gashes) with a field-applied patch until permanent repairs can be made. This kit is an assembly of 3M™ AircraftFuel Cell Battle Damage Repair Kit 8999K6, 3M™ Aircraft Skin Battle Damage Repair Kit8999K5 and 3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Plastic Adhesive 826. These materials can be used to makefield repairs quickly so that flight can take place within a few minutes after the patch isapplied. These repairs do not restore the fuel cell to its original damage resistant level, nor doesit restore structural strength to the airframe.

NOTE: Minor damage is damage that does not compromise the structural integrity of theaircraft. These patches do not restore structural strength to the airframe.

NOTE: Temporary battle damage repairs are limited to the guidelines in the AirworthinessRelease for the aircraft.

Technical Bulletin February 2008

Item Qty.

3M™ Aircraft Skin Battle Damage Repair Kit 8999K5 1 each3M™ Aircraft Fuel Cell Battle Damage Repair Kit 8999K6 5 each3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Plastic Adhesive 826, 4 oz in 8 oz can 5 cansDurable Impact Resistant Carrying Case 1 eachMSDS packet for 8999K5 2 eachMSDS packet for 8999K6 2 eachTechnical Bulletin /Application Instructions for 8999K5 and 8999K6 2 eachMSDS and Technical Bulletin /Application Instruction CD 1 each

Components

Application 3M™ Aircraft Skin Battle Damage Repair Kit 8999K5This kit may be used for field repair of minor damage to the skin or other non-load bearingstructure of military aircraft such as helicopters. It will cover or protect the damaged areas(i.e., holes or gashes) with a field-applied patch to prevent wind or fluids from entry intothe fuselage or structure until permanent repairs can be made. These materials can be usedto make field repairs quickly so that flight can take place within a few minutes after thepatch is applied. Application instructions are provided in the kit.

3M™ Aircraft Fuel Cell Battle Damage Repair Kit 8999K6This kit may be used for field repair of fuel cell bladders on aircraft such as helicopters. Itwill seal or protect the damaged areas (i.e., holes or gashes) with a field-applied patch untilpermanent repairs can be made. The tape patches are for application to the inside of a de-fueled or partially de-fueled fuel cell. Proper patching procedure allows fuel to be added tothe repaired fuel cell quickly so that flight can take place within a few minutes after thepatch is applied. The patch provided by this kit is intended to hold fuel for 30 days or 100flight hours. This repair does not restore the fuel cell to its original damage resistant level,nor does it restore structural strength to the airframe. Application instructions are providedin the kit. The application instructions refer to the use of a MRE heat application in the casethat application must be made at temperatures below 60°F. NOTE: The MRE heat source isnot included in this kit, and if it is to be used, it must be obtained from other sources.

3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Plastic Adhesive 826This adhesive is used with the 3M 8999K6 kit as an edge dressing for the fuel cell bladderrepairs.

Technical BulletinAircraft Fuel Cell and Skin Battle Damage Repair Kit 8999K12

Handling and Storage Shelf life is determined by each of the major components in this kit. Material that is beyond its shelflife may be easily replaced.

Shelf life for the unopened 3M™ Aircraft Skin Repair Kit 8999K5 and 3M™ Fuel Cell Repair Kit8999K6 pouches is five (5) years from the date of manufacture. Once the foil pouches have beenopened, the shelf life for the materials in that packet is two (2) years, not to exceed five (5) yearsfrom the date of manufacture.

Shelf life for the 3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Plastic Adhesive 826 is five (5) years from the fill date of thecan. The fill date and expiration date can be found on the can label.

Store kits at 60-80°F (16-27°C) for maximum storage life. Rotate stock on a “first-in first-out”basis. Keep kits in a clean area, away from excessive moisture and out of direct sunlight. Store kitsin the shipping carton.

Safety and Regulatory Before handling any chemical products, always read the container label and the MSDS. Local airquality regulations may regulate or prohibit the use of surface preparation and cleaning materialsbased on solvent (VOC) content.

Refer to Product Label and Material Safety Data Sheet for health and safety information beforeusing this product. For additional health and safety information, see www.3M.com/msds or call 1-800-364-3577 or (651) 737-6501.

PrecautionaryInformation

In the U.S., call toll free 1-800-235-2376 or fax 1-800-435-3082 or 651-737-2171. For U.S.Military, call 1-866-556-5714. If you are outside of the U.S., please contact your nearest 3M officeor one of the following branches:Australia Austria Brazil Canada61-2-498-9711 tel 01-86686-298 tel 55 19 3838-7876 tel 800-410-6880 ext. 6018 tel61-2-498-9710 fax 01-86686-229 fax 55 19 3838-6892 fax 800-263-3489 faxChina Denmark France Germany86-21-62753535 tel 45-43-480100 tel 0810-331-300 tel 02131-14-2344 tel86-21-62190698 fax 45-43-968596 fax 30-31-6195 fax 02131-14-3647 faxItaly Japan Korea Netherlands02-7035-2177 tel 03-3709-8245 tel 02-3771-4114 tel 31-71-5-450-272 tel02-7035-2125 fax 03-3709-8743 fax 02-786-7429 fax 31-71-5-450-280 faxSouth Africa Spain Switzerland United Kingdom11-922-9111 tel 34-91-321-6000 tel 01-724-9114 tel (0) 161-237-6174 tel11-922-2116 fax 34-91-321-6002 fax 01-724-9068 fax (0) 161-237-3371 fax

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