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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HOSE LEAKAGE - CONTINUED

Option 2

Limitations:

Reduced mobility

Personnel/Time Required:

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1 soldier

•

0.5 hour

Materials/Tools:

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String or wire, safety (lacing) (item 80, Appendix C)

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Non-porous material (rubber mat) (scavenge from available source)

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Sealer, permatex (item 54, Appendix C)

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Tape, duct (item 62, Appendix C)

References:

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

Procedural Steps.

1.

Gain access to leaking hose.

2.

Clean dirt and oil from damaged area.

3.

Coat damaged area with gasket sealer.

4.

Cover the damage with a rubber mat section.

5.

Wrap the patch with electrical or duct tape.

6.

Reinforce the patch with wire or string to distribute the patch sealing pressure evenly over the damaged area.

7.

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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