TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

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OIL PAN HOLES - CONTINUED

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off

harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing.

To avoid injury or death,

keep away from open fire and use in well-ventilated area.

If adhesive, solvent,

or sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and

water.

3.

Fill holes with available material, such as self-tapping sheet metal screw and cover with a quick drying epoxy

adhesive or force a sheet metal screw through a makeshift washer (leather or rubber).

Use a washer to back up

the rubber or leather, if available.

Install into hole.

Tighten securely.

4.

Replenish oil supply and check for leaks.

5.

Record the BDAR action taken.

When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system

using standard maintenance procedures.

Option 3

Limitations:

Repair may loosen and leak due to heat and/or vibration.

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1 soldier

•

0.3 hour

Materials/Tools:

• Plug, wooden (scavenge from available source)

• Tubing or hose, rubber (scavenge from available source)

References:

LO 9-2350-314-12

Procedural Steps:

1.

Insert a piece of rubber tubing or hose into puncture.

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