TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD CHAPTER 5 FUEL SYSTEM BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR TRAINING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER. (AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.) IN EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 5-1. SCOPE This chapter contains fault assessment and expedient repair procedures available to find and fix battlefield damage to the fuel system. 5-2. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Table 5-1. Fuel System Visual Assessment VISUALLY INSPECT DAMAGE FOUND TO: Fuel Pump(s) (In-Tank) ................................. para 5-5 Fuel Pump, Mechanical ................................. para 5-6 Fuel Tank ...................................................... para 5-7 Fuel Lines and Fittings .................................. para 5-9 Fuel Filter(s) ................................................ para 5-16 Determine if: No damage found Damage can be repaired Damage cannot be repaired - Note repair requirements - Note extent of damage repair requirements Go to Table 2-3 Evaluation of Performance Capability Visual inspection is complete. Return to Table 2-1 to continue visual assessment 5-1