TM-9-1290-262-24&P Technical Manual for M2A2 Aiming Circle Download
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ARMY TM 9-1290-262-24&P MARINE CORPS TM 00476C-24&P AIR FORCE TO 49A7-3-72/74 2-1. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT (cont). Table 2-1. Service Upon Receipt—M2A2 Aiming Circie, W/E (cont) LOCATION ITEM 2. M2A2 Aiming Circle W/E (continued) a. Components (continued) b. M2A2 aiming circle c.Fire control tripod ACTION (3) Check for data plates to see if equipment has been modified. Inspect: (1) Canvas cover for tears or mildew. (2) Plumb bob for corrosion or a broken string (3) Lamp extractor for corrosion. (4) Back plate for corrosion. Inspect for: NOTE The M2A2 aiming circle has a Polaris 2 reticle installed in the elbow telescope reticle assem- bly. This reticle is for use in the northern hemi- sphere only; accuracy maintained from the years 1986 thru 1996. N86-96 is etched on lower Ieft hand portion of reticle. 1 ) Damage to optical system. 2) Loose or missing parts. (3) Corrosion on bare surfaces. (4) Corrosion on level adjusting screws. (5) Damaged compass or compass locking lever. (6) Damaged or broken level vials and covers. (7) Knobs that are too loose or can’t be turned. (8) Cracked or cut gasket on base plate. 9) Damaged or stripped threads in the base plate plug. Inspect for: 1) 2) 3) Loose or missing parts or screws. Corrosion on bare surfaces. Corrosion on clamping screws. 2-2