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 46 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REPAIR
BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR
TRAINING
AT
THE
DISCRETION
OF
THE
COMMANDER.
(AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.) IN
EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
SECTION I.
INTRODUCTION
3-1.
SCOPE
This chapter describes quick-fix procedures for components of the M109A6 howitzer.
3-2.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Visually inspect damaged components to determine the extent of damage and the repair required.
3-3.
REPAIR PROCEDURE INDEX
PARA
Bracket (Bolted), Broken .
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3-5
Bracket (Welded), Broken .
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3-6
Wiring Harness, Damaged .
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3-8
Connector Pin, Broken, Damaged, or Missing .
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3-9
Wires, Broken .
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3-10
Heavy Duty Cables, Broken .
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3-12
Shielded Cables, Damaged .
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3-13
Switches, Damaged .
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3-15
Circuit Breakers, Damaged .
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3-16
Gaskets, Leaking.
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3-18
Preformed Packings, Saturated .
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3-20
Fuel, Oil, and/or Hydraulic Fluid Lines, Damaged .
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3-22
Bolts, Missing .
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3-24
Bolt Threads, Damaged .
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3-25
Mechanical Linkage Rod, Damaged .
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3-26
Pulley, Damaged .
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3-27
Mechanical Cable, Broken .
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3-28
Linkage Retaining Devices, Missing .
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3-29
Battery, Cracked.
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3-31
Battery Terminal Post, Broken .
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3-32
Engine/Transmission Housing, Damaged .
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3-34
SECTION II.
BRACKETS
3-4.
GENERAL
Brackets are used on all vehicles to mount or store items.
Brackets are mounted to vehicles by bolting or welding in place
and are subject to damage through vibration, impact, or explosive forces.
Repairs must be made to restore the brackets
needed for recovering essential vehicle functions.
3-1
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