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TM 9-2350-311-10

5-15 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION — CONTINUED

b. Inspection of M712 Projectile — Continued

5 Inspect fins (18) to make sure that they are not in extended position. If they are, perform either steps (a)

or (b) below to relatch fins. Reject an M712 projectile (3) as unserviceable if fins cannot be relatched.

(a) If fin (18) is only part way out, gently push fin back into its slot until it locks in place.

(b) If fin is locked in extended position, insert a small screwdriver, knife blade, or similar tool into fin slot

(17) as shown below. Depress locking pin (19) with the tool and push fin (18) forward at the same

time to lock fin in retracted position.

6 Inspect the overall M712 projectile (3) to make sure that there is no caked-on dirt, excessive corrosion,

loose or missing items such as splice screws (20) or access covers (21), or other damage. Remove dirt,

minor corrosion, and foreign matter using a lint free cloth (item 10, Appx D) or tissue. Inspect for loose or

missing splice screws. If any splice screw or access cover screw is loose, attempt to make it finger tight,

turning by hand. Reject an M712 projectile as unserviceable if there is excessive corrosion or screw

missing on access cover. Minor corrosion, minor gouges, burrs on metal projectile body, and/or missing

splice screw(s) are acceptable. Screws slightly above flush are acceptable after tightening.

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