Bell OH-58A Technical Manual page 19

5. Finding Repairs in this Manual.
a. When the damage is obvious and known, find the functional group chapter of
which the damaged item is a part.
subparagraph c of each chapter to locate the item being repaired. Then turn to the
repair section and review each option to ascertain the appropriate fix.
entire section for the option, then effect the repairs following the procedures
given.
b. When the damage is hidden and/or unknown, follow the overall assessment proce-
dures provided in chapter 2, and follow the procedures and directions provided.
6. Preparation.
a. Each mechanic/technician shall have read chapters 1 and 2 and become familiar
with the repairs and layout of the manual prior to attempting to accomplish BDAR
repairs.
b. All warnings, cautions, and safety precautions shall be followed, inasmuch as
possible, at all times during BDAR procedures so as not to further damage and/or
jeopardize either personnel or the equipment during or subsequent to the BDAR
Ensure all documentation is completed as directed in this manual and by
action.
local command.
7. Expendable/Durable Supplies and Materials.
a. Each fix or repair option contains a short listing of materials and tools con-
sidered basic to the repair.
listed usually cover a wide range for any one item.
Example:
MATERIALS/TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill with Bit
Sheet Metal (items 131-142, Appx C)
Rivets (items 98-115, Appx
In this example, sheet metal covers the range of items 131 thru 142 in Appendix C.
This means that, depending on the circumstances and location of the fix, any one of
these metals could be used.
be used to attach the patch plate depending on the application.
b. One of the key points concerning successful BDAR repairs is flexibility. The
users of this manual should strive to use the items on hand, provided a safe repair
is made. The stringent requirements of normal maintenance may be lifted.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL (Cont)
Turn to the repair procedure index, section I,
It is important to note that the expendable materials
C)
Likewise any one of the rivets, items 98 thru 115, may
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