PWA 357 - Removal of Rivets [PW11]

TASK 70-24-00-910-802-A
PWA 357 - Removal of Rivets

WARNING: BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

1. Reason for the Job
This procedure gives general instructions for the removal of rivets from engine parts.

NOTE: Always obey the specific procedures and limits in the maintenance manual maintenance task.

2. Job Set-up Information
A. Referenced Information

REFERENCE	DESIGNATION
Rivet Removal

3. Job Set-up
Subtask 70-24-00-860-061-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Not Applicable

4. Procedure
Subtask 70-24-00-910-062-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL

A. Instructions for the Removal of Rivets
(1) Make sure that you remove and install protection covers as necessary:

To prevent damage to the adjacent surfaces, and
To make sure that no rivet part goes into the open areas, cavities, holes and ports.

(2) Remove the rivets carefully to prevent damage to the detail parts.
(3) Drill out the rivets.

CAUTION: DO NOT GRIND THE RIVETS. IF YOU DO, YOU CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DETAIL PARTS.

(a) Unless specified differently in the repair, you must carefully drill out rivets. Do not grind. Typical tools include center-punch, drill and blind rivet removal tool available from Avery Tool, Grangier and Starrett.

NOTE: The tools are available from:
Avery Tools
111 Aviator Drive
www.averytools.com
Tel: 1-800-OK-AVERY or 1-800-652-8379 (for orders)
Tel: 1-817-439-8400 (general office)
Fax: 1-817-439-8402

Grainger Industrial Supply
100 Grainger Parkway
Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA
www.grainger.com
Tel: 1-800-468-8326
Fax: 1-877-994-1969

Starrett
LOCAL PURCHASE (for center punch)
- or -
www.amazon.com/
Starrett - 18B - Automatic - Center - Adjustable/dp/B0006J4QN2

1 If there is no center indentation, use the blind rivet removal tool and obey the manufacturer's instructions or do the subsequent procedure:
a Center-punch the rivet for the start of drilling in the manufactured head (View A).
b Use a drill size slightly smaller than the rivet shank diameter. Keep the drill perpendicular to the surface and drill through the head and slightly into the rivet shank. Do not drill into the rivet base structure. Do not oversize the rivet hole (View B).
c Put a protection pad under the rivet to help catch the rivet head. Use a punch, the same size as the drill (or slightly smaller), to punch out the upset head (View C).
d Remove the rivet heads and all the remaining unwanted material.

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