TM-9-2350-358-BD
HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 131 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
5-13.
FUEL LINE (LOW PRESSURE) RUPTURE - CONTINUED
1.
Cut out damaged portion of hose.
WARNING
Ensure shell casing has been expended or serious injury or death
may result.
2.
Cut a piece of metal tubing longer than the length of the hose section removed.
If tubing is not available, cut the
ends from a 5.56 or 7.62 mm shell casing.
3.
Apply a sealant to the ends of the tubing.
4.
Insert the metal tubing into the hose ends.
5.
Clamp the hose ends with hose clamps or wrap tightly with wire and twist the wire ends together.
6.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
For metal tubing cracks:
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
0.5-1.0 hour
Materials/Tools:
•
Rubber sheet (tire inner tube, or similar material) (scavenge from available source)
•
Tape, duct (item 62 or 63, Appendix C)
•
Wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C)
•
Clamp, hose (item 7, Appendix C)
•
Sealant (item 55 or 2, Appendix C)
•
Thin sheet metal (coffee can, or similar material) (scavenge from available source)
References:
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TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1
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TM 9-2350-314-34-1
•
TM 9-2815-202-34
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