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

11-7.

PREFORMED PACKING LEAKAGE

General Information:

Damaged preformed packings may be repaired or replaced using sealing compound or other substitute material such as

rubber.

Limitations:

May hold for short duration only.

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1

soldier

•

1.5-2.0 hours

Materials/Tools:

•

Rubber (scavenge from available source)

•

Sealing compound (item 52, Appendix C)

References:

TM 9-2350-314-20-2-2

Other Options:

Reference Chapter 3.

Procedural Steps:

1.

Cut a section of rubber using the removed packing as a template.

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.

2.

Apply sealing compound to the piece of rubber and allow to dry for 30 minutes.

Reconnect lines, allow an

additional 30 minutes drying before starting system.

3.

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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