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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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REPAIR FUEL TANK (M577A2 AND M1068 ONLY) — Continued

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2.

Steam clean inside of fuel tank (1). Use clean rags and 30 psi (207 kPa) compressed air to dry.

3.

Direct carbon dioxide or argon gas into fuel tank (1) at 30-60 cubic feet (0.84-1.68 cubic meters) per hour until gas

escapes from access cover openings.

REPAIR

1.

Plan to weld on outside of fuel tank, if possible.

2.

Determine type of repair, overlapping or fitted patch.

3.

Resize hole in fuel tank, to remove sharp edges or cracks, for type of patch selected.

4.

Prepare a piece of aluminum of the same alloy and thickness as the fuel tank.

5.

Size patch to cover hole in fuel tank.

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