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 68 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
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GASKETS LEAKING - CONTINUED
5.
Join two items where gasket has been installed.
6.
Record BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using
standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2
Limitations:
•
Possible reduced NBC protection.
•
Possible reduced system pressure.
•
Seam may still leak at a reduced rate.
•
Frequent inspections are required.
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
Time determined by location and amount of damage.
Materials/Tools:
•
Sealer, permatex (item 54, Appendix C)
•
Used or broken gasket (scavenge from available source)
Procedural Steps:
1.
Separate two items where gasket is to be installed.
2.
Scrape mating surfaces clean.
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 in well-
ventilated area.
If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on
skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
3.
Coat one mating surface with sealer.
4.
Install used gasket, or sections of broken gaskets, onto mating surface.
5.
Coat other mating surface with sealer.
6.
Join two items where gasket has been installed.
7.
Record BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using
standard maintenance procedures.
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