TM 10-5411-234-13&P
CARGO BED COVER (CBC), TYPE IV, 5 T CARGO TRUCK, MTV, AND MTV TRAILER
UNIT MAINTENANCE
BLIND RIVET REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
THIS SECTION COVERS:
Inspect, Remove, Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required: One
Maintenance Level - Unit
Materials/Parts
Wiping Rags (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 6)
Tools and Special Tools
Masking tape (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 5)
General Mechanic Tool Kit (WP 0041, Table 2,
Adhesive (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 9)
Item 1)
Sealant, Type II (WP 0055, Table 1, Item 18)
Goggles,Industrial (WP 0041, Table 2, Item 3)
Drill,Electric,Portable (WP 0041, Table 2, Item 4)
Drill Set, Twist: W/25 Components And Metal Box,
Numbered Series (WP 0041, Table 2, Item 8)
Riveter, Blind, Hand with 1/8 inch nosepiece (WP
Punch, Pin, 1/8 Inch Dia. (WP 0041, Table 2, Item
12)
GENERAL
This procedure contains information and instructions to keep the CBC weathertight and in good working
order by inspecting and replacing defective blind rivets.
INSPECT
Inspect the blind rivets to ensure that they are not loose or missing. Remove and replace as described in
the procedures that follow.
REMOVE
Remove defective blind rivets as follows:
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn during repair to protect eyes from flying
metal chips. Failure to wear proper eye protection may result in eye
injury and/or blindness.
Select a drill bit (1) that is the same diameter as installed blind rivet (2).
Install selected drill in chuck.
Hold drill perpendicular to the surface to prevent enlargement or damage to existing hole.
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