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 47 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
3-5.
BRACKET (BOLTED), BROKEN
Bolted brackets should be remounted using bolts if possible.
Their removal may be required to gain access to other
components.
Mount bolted brackets by using any available larger threaded bolt, wire, or by welding.
Option 1
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required
:
•
1 soldier
•
0.3 hour
Materials/Tools:
Bolt (scavenge from available source)
Procedural Steps:
1.
Remount bracket using any available larger threaded bolts Refer to missing bolts (para 3-24).
2.
Record 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:
Bolt or nail (scavenge from available source), steel rod (item 60, Appendix C), or rod, welding (item 51, Appendix C) or
wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C or scavenge from available source).
Procedural Steps:
1.
Remount bracket using wire, welding rod, steel rod, nail, or bolt through both bracket holes, if both sides of
mounting holes are accessible.
2.
Bend or peen both ends of welding rod, steel rod, nail, or bolt to secure bracket.
3.
Record BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using
standard maintenance procedures.
3-2
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