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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TM 9-2350-358-BD

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SHROUDS, AIR COOLING DAMAGED - CONTINUED

3.

Cut a piece of sheet metal to cover the area of the missing piece of shroud.

4.

Clean the area of the shroud to be patched and the piece of sheet metal.

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 it in well-

ventilated area.

If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on

skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

5.

Patch the shroud with the piece of sheet metal using the epoxy.

6.

Reinstall the engine access cover.

7.

Record the BDAR action taken.

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

using standard maintenance procedures.

Option 2:

Limitations:

None

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1 soldier

•

0.5 hour

Materials/Tools:

Tape, duct (item 62, Appendix C)

References:

TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1

Procedural Steps:

1.

Gain access to the damaged shrouds by removing the engine access cover.

2.

Clean area around damaged shroud.

3.

Apply tape to damaged area.

4.

Record the BDAR action taken.

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

using standard maintenance procedures.

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