TM-9-1290-262-24-P
AIMING CIRCLE, M2A2, W/E
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT,AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 1994
TM-9-1290-262-24-P - Page 18 of 192
ARMY TM 9-1290-262-24&P
MARINE CORPS TM 00476C-24&P
AIR FORCE TO 49A7-3-72/74
2-1. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT (cont).
Table 2-1. Service Upon Receipt—M2A2 Aiming Circie, W/E (cont)
LOCATION
ITE M
2. M2A2 Aiming
Circle W/E
(continued)
a. Components
(continued)
b. M2A2 aiming
circle
c.Fire control
tripod
ACTION
(3) Check for data plates to see if equipment has been
modified.
Inspect:
(1) Canvas cover for tears or mildew.
(2) Plumb bob for corrosion or a broken string
(3) Lamp extractor for corrosion.
(4) Back plate for corrosion.
Inspect for:
NOTE
The M2A2 aiming circle has a Polaris 2 reticle
installed in the elbow telescope reticle assem-
bly. This reticle is for use in the northern hemi-
sphere only; accuracy maintained from the
years 1986 thru 1996. N86-96 is etched on
lower Ieft hand portion of reticle.
1 ) Damage to optical system.
2) Loose or missing parts.
(3) Corrosion on bare surfaces.
(4) Corrosion on level adjusting screws.
(5) Damaged compass or compass locking lever.
(6) Damaged or broken level vials and covers.
(7) Knobs that are too loose or can’t be turned.
(8) Cracked or cut gasket on base plate.
9) Damaged or stripped threads in the base plate plug.
Inspect for:
1)
2)
3)
Loose or missing parts or screws.
Corrosion on bare surfaces.
Corrosion on clamping screws.
2-2
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