TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2 0351 00 FIBERGLASS HOOD REPAIR (BUILT AFTER SERIAL NO. 504923) (Contd) 0351 00-2 INSPECTION NOTE The outer hood surface has a thin layer of gel-coat that may look cracked in a spider web-like pattern due to hood flexing. No repair is necessary for spider webbing. 1. Examine hood (1) for cracks and determine if they are surface cracks. It may be necessary to remove hood insulation (WP 0199 00) to check for deep cracks that show on underside of hood. NOTE If filler material on hood surface is chipped off and appears to be cracked, but is not cracked through to underside of hood, this area need not be repaired unless hood has other cracks that are being repaired. 2. Examine hinge areas, brackets (2), latch assemblies (3), handles (4), and holddown latches (5). If penetration cracks greater than 1 in. (2.5 cm) exist, repair immediately. 3. Examine hood (1) for severe breaks in any area. If damaged, remove fragmented material and use repair procedure for cracks or splits to repair hood (1). REPAIR 1. Remove hood insulation (WP 0199 00) and brackets (2), latch assemblies (3), handles (4), or holddown latches (5) if they are in the area of repairs. NOTE The composite hood is made of fiberglass (sheet molding compound). Cracks, splits, or holes may be repaired with the fiberglass repair kit. Complete, detailed procedures for fiberglass repair are provided with the fiberglass repair kit.