Section ii. FIXED PANEL ASSEMBLIES
6-6. GENERAL
(3) Remove cover (38) and flange assembly (8) by
loosening latches (11).
This section provides instruction for the replacement
(4) Remove latch strike (29) from cover (38) by
of those items considered as being fixed panel assem-
drilling out and removing rivets (28).
blies. The fixed panel assemblies are the roof panel,
(5) Remove latch strike (31) from cover (38) by
the side panel, the end panels and the floor (fig. 6-1).
drilling out and removing rivets (27).
(6) Remove duct port angle ring (13) by drilling
out and removing rivets (12).
a. General. The roof panel assembly is an alum-
e. Repair. Repair damage to honeycomb panel
inum faced honeycomb core panel. Figure 6-6 (1)
using procedures given in paragraph 2-15. If possible,
illustrates the topside of the roof panel and figure
straighten any bent plates, latches, angles and ex-
6-6 (2) illustrates the underside.
trusions using hammer, pliers, vise or similar tool.
b. Removal. Remove the roof panel assembly as
Replace defective parts that are irreparable.
required to replace damaged components using fig-
f. Overhaul. Overhaul the roof assembly as re-
quired to return to serviceable condition as per
(1) Remove the folding roof panel using the
Chapter 6, Section III.
procedure given in paragraph 6-3.
g. Assembly. Assemble the roof panel in reverse
(2) Remove lift rings (26) by removing bolts (33).
order of disassembly using figures 6-6 as a guide and
(3) Remove screws (11, 12, fig. 6-7) and screws
observing the following.
(36, 37, fig. 6-9) in doubler plates.
(1) Install all rivets as per Chapter 2, Section III.
(4) Remove screws (31, fig. 6-7) in upper tension
(2) Replace all potted inserts using procedures
plates (32, fig. 6-7).
given in paragraph 2-14b.
(5) Drill out all rivets (53, fig. 6-6) around peri-
(3) Seal all joints with sealant PRC 611, Products
meter of roof panel assembly.
Research Co., Burbank, California, or equivalent.
(6) Remove wall panel screws (52, fig. 6-6) from
(4) Install handle assembly (40) positioned so
angle brackets (1).
that spring return closes handle in direction away
(7) Using one man at each inside corner, raise
from nearest edge of roof panel.
off the roof panel assembly.
h. Installation. Install the roof panel assembly in
c. Disassembly. Disassemble the roof panel assem-
reverse order of removal using figures 6-6 as a guide
bly as required to replace damaged parts according
and observing the following.
to sequence of index numbers assigned in figures 6-6
(1) Install hings half (5) and bracket assemblies
and observing the following.
(42) before placing roof assembly on Container,
(1) Remove hinge half (5) by drilling out and
Service Ward.
removing rivets (6) and (7).
(2) Because of the weight of the roof assembly,
(2) Remove lift rings (26) by removing bolts (33).
four men, one at each corner, are required to lift it
(3) Remove handle (41) by drilling out and re-
back onto the Container, Service Ward.
moving rivets (40).
(4) Remove clamps (16) by removing screw (19),
(3) In installing latches (11), observe that four
washer (18) and spacer (17).
latches point upward to mate with strikes (31), the
other four point downward.
(5) Remove brackets (42) by removing screws
(52).
(6) Remove brackets (43) by drilling out and re-
moving rivets (44).
only one side panel assembly on the Container, Ser-
(7) Remove brackets (46) and (48) by drilling out
and removing rivets (47).
vice Ward. The folding roof and folding floor panels
constitute the other side. Space is provided in the side
(8) Remove brackets (50) and (51) by drilling out
panel for mounting a folding door (para 6-2) or a re-
and removing rivets (49).
movable door panel (para 6-5). The side panel assem-
(9) Remove clip (54) by removing screws (55).
(10) Using a screwdriver, remove snap fasteners
bly, shown in figure 6-7, consists of two aluminum
faced honeycomb core panels fastened to the Con-
(45).
d. Duct Port Disassembly. Disassemble the roof
tainer, Service Ward, roof, floor and end panels, and
duct port as follows.
joined by a connecting sill panel across the top of the
(1) Remove grounding strap (35) by removing
door opening.
screw (37) and washers (34, 36).
b. Removal. Remove the side panel assembly as
(2) Remove hinge (30) by drilling out and re-
required to replace damaged components using
moving rivets (39).
