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 53 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
3-9.
CONNECTOR PIN, BROKEN, DAMAGED, OR MISSING - CONTINUED
Option 3
Limitations:
None
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
0.2 hour
Materials/Tools:
Nail, paper clip, or welding rods (dependent upon diameter of pin replacement being made) (scavenge from available
source)
Procedural Steps:
CAUTION
Due to high amperage in some electrical circuits, arcing may
occur.
This procedure could cause further damage to
equipment.
Use this procedure as a last resort.
1.
Turn off MASTER power switch.
2.
Identify connector pin damaged.
3.
Remove damaged pin, if necessary.
4.
Cut required material to length as needed.
5.
Insert material in female end of connector.
6.
Ensure replacement pin is in alignment and not touching other pins and reconnect connector.
7.
Record BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using
standard maintenance procedures.
3-10.
WIRES, BROKEN
Broken wires can be spliced several different ways to restore an electrical circuit.
The available tools and materials will
determine the method used.
Soldered connections conduct current the best and should be used whenever possible.
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