CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED.
Table 1-1 Characteristics of the IAB
Table 1-2. Equipment, Accessories, and Documents Supplied with the IAB
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL ASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION
Figure 2-1. Rigid Flooring System.
Positioning Intercommunicating Valves.
Figure 2-3. Intercommunicating Valve.
INFLATION OF AIR CHAMBERS.
Figure 2-4. location of Isolator Clamps.
Inflate Keel.
Figure 2-5. Intercommunication valve base nut.
Figure 2-6. Tightening Keel Valve Base Nut.
Figure 2-8. Lower Buoyancy Tube Inflation Fitting Base Nut.
Figure 2-10. Stowage Location for Paddles.
Figure 2-11. Floor Runner and Straps.
CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 3-2. Main Buoyancy Tube (MBT)
Intercommunicating Valves.
Figure 3-4. Intercommunicating Valve Components.
Figure 3-5. Intercommunicating Valve Positions and Functions.
Figure 3-6. Bow Stowage Pouch.
Figure 3-7. Foot Pump and Air Hose.
Figure 3-9. Stowage Sheaths and Paddles.
Figure 3-10 Chafe Protection
Forward and Aft Towing Rings.
Figure 3-11. Transom.
Figure 3-13. Self-Bailers and Anti-Splash Triangles.
Figure 3-14. Inflatable Keel (Flooring Removed)
Figure 3-15. Clamp.
Figure 3-16. Carrying Bag.
Figure 3-17. Semi-Rigid Flooring System.
Figure 3-18. Components of the CO2 System.
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION
Trim and Balance.
Outboard Engine Adjustment.
Section II. OPERATION
CO2 Overpressure Valves.
Outboard Engine.
Securing Equipment.
Figure 4-5. Lower Grab Lines.
Righting the F530 IAB.
Figure 4-9. Correct towing procedure, Crossing of Towing Harness Lines.
Lifting.
Figure 4-10. F530 IAB Lifting Sling.
Trailering.
CHAPTER 5
Section III. ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE.
Buoyancy Tube Pressure Check.
Table 5-1. Scheduled Maintenance Action Index.
Keel Pressure Check.
Keel Pressure Check. - Continued
TIGHTNESS CHECK OF OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING CLAMP SCREWS.
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Figure 5-1. Craft Resting on the Cone Ends, Flooring Removed.
MONTHLY CLEANING OF CRAFT WITH FLOORING REMOVED.
INTERCOMMUNICATING VALVE CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
Figure 5-2. Required Tools and Materials.
Intercommunicating Valve Cleaning Procedures.
Figure 5-3. Spanner Used to Tighten Base Nut Clockwise (to be done while buoyancy tube is inflated to operating pressure).
Figure 5-4. Intercommunicating Valve Components.
Intercommunicating Valve Cleaning Procedures. - Continued
Figure 5-5. Cleaning Male Portion of Intercommunicating Valve.
Figure 5-6. Removing Flat Ring-shaped Neoprene Valve Insert Gasket from Metal Valve Insert.
Intercommunicating Valve Cleaning Procedures. - Continued
Figure 5-9. Pulling Diaphragm Stem into Seated Position.
Figure 5-10. Valve Spring Washer and Spring Slipped over Screwdriver before Installing in Valve.
Figure 5-11. Checking Tightness of Keel Valve Base Nut (to be done while keel is inflated at 220/240 mb [3.2/3.5 psi])
Figure 5-12. Keel Valve Metal Cap and Metal Valve Insert
Figure 5-13. Keel Valve Parts to be serviced.
Figure 5-15. Inspecting Ring-shaped Flat Neoprene Valve Insert Gasket for Cuts and Cracks.
Keel Valve Cleaning Procedures.
Figure 5-17. Pulling Stem of Diaphragm into Seated Position.
PAINTING TRANSOM, THRUSTBOARD, AND PADDLES
Paint Procedure.
CO2 ONE-WAY VALVE DIFFUSER INSPECTION
SCHEDULED PERFORMANCE TEST.
Figure 5-22. Keel Pressure Test.
Figure 5-23. Keel Pressure Test.
PRESSURE RETENTION TESTS.
INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE.
Scheduled Daily During Periods of Craft Use.
Section IV. CARE AND PREPARATION FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT
CARE AND PREPARATION FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6-1. Fault Isolation Procedures.
Table 6-1. Fault Isolation Procedures - Continued
Table 6-1. Fault Isolation Procedures - Continued
AIR LEAK TEST.
Figure 6-1. Brushing Soap and Water Solutions on Craft.
Figure 6-2. Possible Valve Leak Location.
WATER LEAK TEST.
Procedures for the Water Leak Test
Procedures for the Water Leak Test - Continued
CHAPTER 7 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Section III. ORGINAZATIONAL LEVEL CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Patching Fabric with the Onboard Repair Kit.
VALVE LEAKS.
Figure 7-1. Location of Valve Leaks Caused by Valves Not Receiving Scheduled Maintenance.
Figure 7-3. Location of Valve Leaks Caused by Loose Base Nut or Loose or Scarred Metal Compression Gasket.
Figure 7-5. Location of Valve Leaks Caused by Valve Cap Gasket, Valve Cap Threads, or Valve Insert Upper Threads.
KEEL VALVE LEAKS
CO2 OVERPRESSURE VALVE LEAKS.
Figure 7-6. Foot Pump Components.
REPLACING BOWLINE AND GRAB LINE.
Figure 7-7. Eye Splice for Bow Line and Grab Line Ends.
Section IV. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Figure 7-10. Intercommunicating Valve Extractor Tool.
Figure 7-11. Tapping to Loosen the Male Portion of a Stuck Intercommunicating Valve.
Regrind the Mating Surfaces of the Intercommunicating Valve.
Regrind the Mating Surfaces of the Intercommunicating Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-12. Using a Dremmel Tool to regrind Intercommunicating Valve.
Figure 7-13. Tracing Lines with a Grease Pencil to verify that the Intercommunicating Valve is Properly Reground.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve Large Neoprene Washer.
Figure 7-14. Removing the Intercommunicating Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-15. Location of the Incision to Replace an Intercommunicating Valve.
Figure 7-16. Intercommunicating Valve Components.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-17. Keel Valve Components.
Figure 7-18. Loosening the Keel Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace the Keel Valve.
Figure 7-20. Loosening the Keel Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace the Keel Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-21. Loosening the CO2 Inlet Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace the CO2 Inlet Valve Base.
Figure 7-22. CO2 Inlet Valve Components.
Figure 7-23. Loosening the CO2 Inlet Valve Base Nut
Remove and Replace the CO2 Overpressure Valve and Valve Base.
Remove and Replace the CO2 Overpressure Valve and Valve Base. - Continued
Figure 7-25. CO2 Overpressure Valve Components.
Figure 7-27. Removing Part of the Internal CO2 Overpressure Neoprene Valve Insert Base and Installing an External Neoprene Valve Insert Base.
Figure 7-28. External Neoprene Valve Base and Ring shaped Patch to Repair CO2 Overpressure Valve Base.
Remove and Replace the Lower Buoyancy Tube Inflation Hose Barbs.
Figure 7-29. Lower Buoyancy Tube Inflation Hose Fitting Components.
REMOVING FIELD REPAIR PATCHES APPLYING PERMANENT PATCHES.
RESTORING AIR TIGHTNESS TO AN OLDER CRAFT.
Figure 7-30. Marking Template for Tube Seam Bandages.
Figure 7-31. Marking Area to Receive a Seam Bandage.
Latexing Buoyancy Tubes.
Latexing Procedure
Latexing Procedure - Continued
REPAIRING/REPLACING INFLATABLE KEEL.
Keel Velcro Fastener Modification.
REPAIRING DAMAGED HULL BOTTOM.
Figure 7-32. Velcro Modification to Inflatable Keel.
CORRECTING HULL BOTTOM TENSION.
Figure 7-36. Ungluing the Self-Bailer Circular Patches after Application of Heat.
General Rubbing Stake Replacement Procedure.
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC)
Explanation of Columns in the MAC, Section II.
Explanation of Columns in Tool and Test Equipment Requirements, Section III.
Explanation of Columns in Remarks, Section IV.
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - Continued
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - Continued
Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII) Lists.
Section II, Components of End Item.
Section III, Basic Issue Items.
Hose Barb
Overpressure Valve
Keel Valve
Intercommunicating Valve
IAB Overall View
IAB Overall View - Continued
IAB FUEL BLADDER 6 GALLON
Floorboard View
Miscellaneous Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment - Continued
Special Tools
CO2 Diffuser
Transom View
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
EXPENDABLE AND DURABLE ITEMS LIST
SECTION II EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
SECTION II EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST - Continued
REPAIR PARTS FOR ZODIAC F530 IAB
Hose Barb
Overpressure Valve
HR/OP VALVE
KEEL VALVE
Keel Valve
Intercommunicating Valve
INTERCOMMUNICATING VALVES (I/C)
OVERALL VIEW
Overall View
Overall View - Continued
FUEL BLADDER 6 GALLON
FUEL BLADDER - Continued
FLOORBOARD
Floorboard View
Miscellaneous Equipment
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT - Continued
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT - Continued
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT - Continued
Special Tools
Special Tools - Continued
CO2 DIFFUSER
CO2 Diffuser
Transom View
TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
RECOMMENDED REPAIR FACILITIES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED CONSUMABLE ITEMS.
Table E-1. Recommended Tools for the F530 IAB Repair Facility.
Table E-1. Recommended Tools for the F530 IAB Repair Facility - Continued
Table E-1. Recommended Tools for the F530 IAB Repair Facility - Continued
Table E-1. Recommended Consumable Items for the F530 IAB Repair Facility.
Table E-1. Recommended Consumable Items for the F530 IAB Repair Facility. - Continued
SPECIAL SHOP PRACTICES FOR F530 IAB FABRIC REPAIR
Figure F-1. Composition of Coated Fabrics.
Figure F-2. Thread Direction and Stretch Characteristics of Fabric.
Figure F-4. Determining the Bias Angle and Marking Fabric before Patches are Cut.
Figure F-6. Using a Dremmel Tool to Scuff the Area Where a Patch will be Glued.
SCUFFING FABRIC.
GLUING FABRIC.
Mixing Glue.
Application of Solvent.
Figure F-7. Applying Solvent to Prepare Material for Gluing.
Figure F-8. Tape Applied Around Area Not to Receive Glue.
Figure F-9. Applying Glue to the Area to be Patched.
Joining the Surfaces.
Figure F-11. Smoothing the Patch with a Solvent Dampened Towel.
Figure F-12. Rubbing Patch Down with Boning Knife.
Table F-1. Gluing Schedule.
Figure F-13. Using a Heat Gun to Soften the Glue Bond during Ungluing.
PATCHING TECHNIQUES.
Inner Patches.
Figure F-14. Tracing the Patch onto the Craft with a Silver Pen.
Tear in Buoyancy Tube at a Baffle.
Hull Identification
ZODIAC LIMITED TECHNICAL INSPECTION FORM
ZODIAC LIMITED TECHNICAL INSPECTION FORM - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
EQUIPMENT, ACCESSORIES AND DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED.
Table 1-1 Characteristics of the IAB
Table 1-2. Equipment, Accessories, and Documents Supplied with the IAB
CHAPTER 2 INITIAL ASSEMBLY AND INSPECTION
Figure 2-1. Rigid Flooring System.
Positioning Intercommunicating Valves.
Figure 2-3. Intercommunicating Valve.
INFLATION OF AIR CHAMBERS.
Figure 2-4. location of Isolator Clamps.
Inflate Keel.
Figure 2-5. Intercommunication valve base nut.
Figure 2-6. Tightening Keel Valve Base Nut.
Figure 2-8. Lower Buoyancy Tube Inflation Fitting Base Nut.
Figure 2-10. Stowage Location for Paddles.
Figure 2-11. Floor Runner and Straps.
CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 3-2. Main Buoyancy Tube (MBT)
Intercommunicating Valves.
Figure 3-4. Intercommunicating Valve Components.
Figure 3-5. Intercommunicating Valve Positions and Functions.
Figure 3-6. Bow Stowage Pouch.
Figure 3-7. Foot Pump and Air Hose.
Figure 3-9. Stowage Sheaths and Paddles.
Figure 3-10 Chafe Protection
Forward and Aft Towing Rings.
Figure 3-11. Transom.
Figure 3-13. Self-Bailers and Anti-Splash Triangles.
Figure 3-14. Inflatable Keel (Flooring Removed)
Figure 3-15. Clamp.
Figure 3-16. Carrying Bag.
Figure 3-17. Semi-Rigid Flooring System.
Figure 3-18. Components of the CO2 System.
CHAPTER 4 OPERATION
Trim and Balance.
Outboard Engine Adjustment.
Section II. OPERATION
CO2 Overpressure Valves.
Outboard Engine.
Securing Equipment.
Figure 4-5. Lower Grab Lines.
Righting the F530 IAB.
Figure 4-9. Correct towing procedure, Crossing of Towing Harness Lines.
Lifting.
Figure 4-10. F530 IAB Lifting Sling.
Trailering.
CHAPTER 5
Section III. ORGANIZATIONAL AND INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE.
Buoyancy Tube Pressure Check.
Table 5-1. Scheduled Maintenance Action Index.
Keel Pressure Check.
Keel Pressure Check. - Continued
TIGHTNESS CHECK OF OUTBOARD ENGINE MOUNTING CLAMP SCREWS.
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Figure 5-1. Craft Resting on the Cone Ends, Flooring Removed.
MONTHLY CLEANING OF CRAFT WITH FLOORING REMOVED.
INTERCOMMUNICATING VALVE CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
Figure 5-2. Required Tools and Materials.
Intercommunicating Valve Cleaning Procedures.
Figure 5-3. Spanner Used to Tighten Base Nut Clockwise (to be done while buoyancy tube is inflated to operating pressure).
Figure 5-4. Intercommunicating Valve Components.
Intercommunicating Valve Cleaning Procedures. - Continued
Figure 5-5. Cleaning Male Portion of Intercommunicating Valve.
Figure 5-6. Removing Flat Ring-shaped Neoprene Valve Insert Gasket from Metal Valve Insert.
Intercommunicating Valve Cleaning Procedures. - Continued
Figure 5-9. Pulling Diaphragm Stem into Seated Position.
Figure 5-10. Valve Spring Washer and Spring Slipped over Screwdriver before Installing in Valve.
Figure 5-11. Checking Tightness of Keel Valve Base Nut (to be done while keel is inflated at 220/240 mb [3.2/3.5 psi])
Figure 5-12. Keel Valve Metal Cap and Metal Valve Insert
Figure 5-13. Keel Valve Parts to be serviced.
Figure 5-15. Inspecting Ring-shaped Flat Neoprene Valve Insert Gasket for Cuts and Cracks.
Keel Valve Cleaning Procedures.
Figure 5-17. Pulling Stem of Diaphragm into Seated Position.
PAINTING TRANSOM, THRUSTBOARD, AND PADDLES
Paint Procedure.
CO2 ONE-WAY VALVE DIFFUSER INSPECTION
SCHEDULED PERFORMANCE TEST.
Figure 5-22. Keel Pressure Test.
Figure 5-23. Keel Pressure Test.
PRESSURE RETENTION TESTS.
INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE.
Scheduled Daily During Periods of Craft Use.
Section IV. CARE AND PREPARATION FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT
CARE AND PREPARATION FOR STORAGE/SHIPMENT
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6-1. Fault Isolation Procedures.
Table 6-1. Fault Isolation Procedures - Continued
Table 6-1. Fault Isolation Procedures - Continued
AIR LEAK TEST.
Figure 6-1. Brushing Soap and Water Solutions on Craft.
Figure 6-2. Possible Valve Leak Location.
WATER LEAK TEST.
Procedures for the Water Leak Test
Procedures for the Water Leak Test - Continued
CHAPTER 7 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Section III. ORGINAZATIONAL LEVEL CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Patching Fabric with the Onboard Repair Kit.
VALVE LEAKS.
Figure 7-1. Location of Valve Leaks Caused by Valves Not Receiving Scheduled Maintenance.
Figure 7-3. Location of Valve Leaks Caused by Loose Base Nut or Loose or Scarred Metal Compression Gasket.
Figure 7-5. Location of Valve Leaks Caused by Valve Cap Gasket, Valve Cap Threads, or Valve Insert Upper Threads.
KEEL VALVE LEAKS
CO2 OVERPRESSURE VALVE LEAKS.
Figure 7-6. Foot Pump Components.
REPLACING BOWLINE AND GRAB LINE.
Figure 7-7. Eye Splice for Bow Line and Grab Line Ends.
Section IV. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Figure 7-10. Intercommunicating Valve Extractor Tool.
Figure 7-11. Tapping to Loosen the Male Portion of a Stuck Intercommunicating Valve.
Regrind the Mating Surfaces of the Intercommunicating Valve.
Regrind the Mating Surfaces of the Intercommunicating Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-12. Using a Dremmel Tool to regrind Intercommunicating Valve.
Figure 7-13. Tracing Lines with a Grease Pencil to verify that the Intercommunicating Valve is Properly Reground.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve Large Neoprene Washer.
Figure 7-14. Removing the Intercommunicating Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-15. Location of the Incision to Replace an Intercommunicating Valve.
Figure 7-16. Intercommunicating Valve Components.
Remove and Replace Intercommunicating Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-17. Keel Valve Components.
Figure 7-18. Loosening the Keel Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace the Keel Valve.
Figure 7-20. Loosening the Keel Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace the Keel Valve. - Continued
Figure 7-21. Loosening the CO2 Inlet Valve Base Nut.
Remove and Replace the CO2 Inlet Valve Base.
Figure 7-22. CO2 Inlet Valve Components.
Figure 7-23. Loosening the CO2 Inlet Valve Base Nut
Remove and Replace the CO2 Overpressure Valve and Valve Base.
Remove and Replace the CO2 Overpressure Valve and Valve Base. - Continued
Figure 7-25. CO2 Overpressure Valve Components.
Figure 7-27. Removing Part of the Internal CO2 Overpressure Neoprene Valve Insert Base and Installing an External Neoprene Valve Insert Base.
Figure 7-28. External Neoprene Valve Base and Ring shaped Patch to Repair CO2 Overpressure Valve Base.
Remove and Replace the Lower Buoyancy Tube Inflation Hose Barbs.
Figure 7-29. Lower Buoyancy Tube Inflation Hose Fitting Components.
REMOVING FIELD REPAIR PATCHES APPLYING PERMANENT PATCHES.
RESTORING AIR TIGHTNESS TO AN OLDER CRAFT.
Figure 7-30. Marking Template for Tube Seam Bandages.
Figure 7-31. Marking Area to Receive a Seam Bandage.
Latexing Buoyancy Tubes.
Latexing Procedure
Latexing Procedure - Continued
REPAIRING/REPLACING INFLATABLE KEEL.
Keel Velcro Fastener Modification.
REPAIRING DAMAGED HULL BOTTOM.
Figure 7-32. Velcro Modification to Inflatable Keel.
CORRECTING HULL BOTTOM TENSION.
Figure 7-36. Ungluing the Self-Bailer Circular Patches after Application of Heat.
General Rubbing Stake Replacement Procedure.
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC)
Explanation of Columns in the MAC, Section II.
Explanation of Columns in Tool and Test Equipment Requirements, Section III.
Explanation of Columns in Remarks, Section IV.
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - Continued
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART - Continued
Components of End Item (COEI) and Basic Issue Items (BII) Lists.
Section II, Components of End Item.
Section III, Basic Issue Items.
Hose Barb
Overpressure Valve
Keel Valve
Intercommunicating Valve
IAB Overall View
IAB Overall View - Continued
IAB FUEL BLADDER 6 GALLON
Floorboard View
Miscellaneous Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment - Continued
Special Tools
CO2 Diffuser
Transom View
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
EXPENDABLE AND DURABLE ITEMS LIST
SECTION II EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
SECTION II EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST - Continued
REPAIR PARTS FOR ZODIAC F530 IAB
Hose Barb
Overpressure Valve
HR/OP VALVE
KEEL VALVE
Keel Valve
Intercommunicating Valve
INTERCOMMUNICATING VALVES (I/C)
OVERALL VIEW
Overall View
Overall View - Continued
FUEL BLADDER 6 GALLON
FUEL BLADDER - Continued
FLOORBOARD
Floorboard View
Miscellaneous Equipment
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT - Continued
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT - Continued
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT - Continued
Special Tools
Special Tools - Continued
CO2 DIFFUSER
CO2 Diffuser
Transom View
TRANSOM ASSEMBLY
RECOMMENDED REPAIR FACILITIES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDED CONSUMABLE ITEMS.
Table E-1. Recommended Tools for the F530 IAB Repair Facility.
Table E-1. Recommended Tools for the F530 IAB Repair Facility - Continued
Table E-1. Recommended Tools for the F530 IAB Repair Facility - Continued
Table E-1. Recommended Consumable Items for the F530 IAB Repair Facility.
Table E-1. Recommended Consumable Items for the F530 IAB Repair Facility. - Continued
SPECIAL SHOP PRACTICES FOR F530 IAB FABRIC REPAIR
Figure F-1. Composition of Coated Fabrics.
Figure F-2. Thread Direction and Stretch Characteristics of Fabric.
Figure F-4. Determining the Bias Angle and Marking Fabric before Patches are Cut.
Figure F-6. Using a Dremmel Tool to Scuff the Area Where a Patch will be Glued.
SCUFFING FABRIC.
GLUING FABRIC.
Mixing Glue.
Application of Solvent.
Figure F-7. Applying Solvent to Prepare Material for Gluing.
Figure F-8. Tape Applied Around Area Not to Receive Glue.
Figure F-9. Applying Glue to the Area to be Patched.
Joining the Surfaces.
Figure F-11. Smoothing the Patch with a Solvent Dampened Towel.
Figure F-12. Rubbing Patch Down with Boning Knife.
Table F-1. Gluing Schedule.
Figure F-13. Using a Heat Gun to Soften the Glue Bond during Ungluing.
PATCHING TECHNIQUES.
Inner Patches.
Figure F-14. Tracing the Patch onto the Craft with a Silver Pen.
Tear in Buoyancy Tube at a Baffle.
Hull Identification
ZODIAC LIMITED TECHNICAL INSPECTION FORM
ZODIAC LIMITED TECHNICAL INSPECTION FORM - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
INTERCHANGEABILITY OF PARTS BETWEEN THE F470 AND F530 IAB - Continued
