TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR M109 SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER - CONTINUED Location Item Interval Item to Check/ Crewmember No. Service Not Fully Mission Procedure Capable If: 76 * Fire Control Instru- CHIEF OF SECTION AND CREW ments Perform fire control alinement tests and measure- Howitzer fails fire ments. control aline- ment. *Fire control alinement tests are performed by the section crew members under the supervision of the battery executive officer, chief of firing battery, and artillery mechanic. These tests are performed at the discretion of the unit commander, Suggested intervals for these tests are as follows. 1. Once each year if the cannon is used for non-firing training. 2. Once every 3 months if the cannon is fired. 3. As soon as possible after extensive use. 4. Following accidents. 5. After traveling over extremely rough terrain. 6. When fire control mounts have been replaced. 7. When the cannon fires inaccurately for no apparent reason. 8. When the cannon tube is replaced. 2-88