hydroherman Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Hi everyone out there, I am in the hydro backshop at Dyess AFB. This is my first post!. I have a question about the ramp actuators. According to the TO to put masking tape over the nut, then fill the elephant ear up with behalf "to the top of the nut and three adjacent nuts" then remove the tape. What is the purpose of this? Is the b 1/2 just there to prevent corrosion? Our swing shift red x guy keeps pulling the b 1/2 off and filling it to the very top of the channel every time... very frustrating! any thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry myers Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Chris, Have you discussed the issue with the your red x guy? Get the TO out, and point out to him/her what it says about how much and where to apply sealant. Hopefully he's not above learning something from a jr. mech. Additionaly, anyone on red x orders is obligated to sign off the descrepancy iaw the TO, not based on how he/she thinks it should be. On the other hand maybe he knows something you don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Davenport Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I always thought the reason for the space was for Hyd foaming -- but what do I know I am only a pilot! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetcal1 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 I always thought the reason for the space was for Hyd foaming -- but what do I know I am only a pilot! Skip, don't be hard on your self, someone has to break the plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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