TM-9-2350-274-BD M109 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-274-BD COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM SECTION III. Fault Assessment and Procedures 11-5. Fault Assessment Table and Procedures. a. Be sure to read chapter 2 before starting troubleshooting. The appearance of an assembly or component may indicate its general condition and reflect the type of damage it has suffered. Examine for dented surfaces or holes, torn insulation, severed cables, or other evidence of damage. This might indicate the source of trouble and the need for repairs. Also check component boxes for unusual odors. After obvious damage has been repaired, attempt to operate the communications system to check for damage that might not be so obvious. The detailed assessment procedure leads to an expedient repair procedure, if one exists, for the particular battlefield damage or to another chapter in this manual. b. Check the intercommunications set for damage. - AM 1780 Inoperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to para 11–10 - C-2298 or C-10456 Inoperative, . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to para 11-13 - Cables Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. go to para 11-12 11-4 Change 3