FIBERGLASS HOOD REPAIR (BUILT AFTER SERIAL NO. 504923) - continued

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2

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FIBERGLASS HOOD REPAIR (BUILT AFTER SERIAL NO. 504923) (Contd)

INSPECTION

NOTE

The outer hood surface has a thin layer of gel-coat that may look

cracked in a spider web-like pattern due to hood flexing. No repair

is necessary for spider webbing.

Examine hood (1) for cracks and determine if they are surface cracks. It may be necessary to remove

hood insulation (WP 0199 00) to check for deep cracks that show on underside of hood.

NOTE

If filler material on hood surface is chipped off and appears to be

cracked, but is not cracked through to underside of hood, this area

need not be repaired unless hood has other cracks that are being

repaired.

Examine hinge areas, brackets (2), latch assemblies (3), handles (4), and holddown latches (5). If

penetration cracks greater than 1 in. (2.5 cm) exist, repair immediately.

Examine hood (1) for severe breaks in any area. If damaged, remove fragmented material and use

repair procedure for cracks or splits to repair hood (1).

REPAIR

Remove hood insulation (WP 0199 00) and brackets (2), latch assemblies (3), handles (4), or

holddown latches (5) if they are in the area of repairs.

NOTE

The composite hood is made of fiberglass (sheet molding compound).

Cracks, splits, or holes may be repaired with the fiberglass repair kit.

Complete, detailed procedures for fiberglass repair are provided

with the fiberglass repair kit.

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