Figure 6-32.—Dynatube fitting resurfacing tool.
hand tools is the authorized method for Navy
personnel.
The repair methods using Dynatube fittings are
discussed in this section and illustrated in figures 6-31
through 6-33.
One method of repairing damaged Dynatube
fittings is to use longer length Dynatube fittings.
These can be installed in place of damaged fittings on
the same tube assembly, as shown in figure 6-31.
Dynatube male fittings with minor surface damage
such as scratches can be repaired using the Dynatube
fitting resurfacing tool, shown in figure 6-32.
Do not attempt to repair a damaged female
Dynatube fitting.
Damaged straight tubing can be
repaired by cutting out the damaged section and
installing a splice assembly in its place, as shown in
figure 6-33.
Resistoflex hand tools are housed in a single
carrying case (fig. 6-34). These tools are designed for
in-place repairs. Figure 6-35 shows tools assembled
Figure 6-34.—Field installation and repair tool kit.
Figure 6-35.—Dynatube swaging process.
Figure 6-33.—Splice assembly repair.
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