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TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download

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TM 9-2350-358-BD 5-8. FUEL TANK, LEAKING - CONTINUED Procedural Steps: Secure a substitute fuel container to the outside of the howitzer. 2. Disconnect hose from primary fuel filter. 3. Connect a hose between fuel container and primary fuel filter in step 3. 4. Install plug in hose disconnected, or disconnect electrical in-tank fuel pumps. 5. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 2: Fiberglass fuel tanks. Limitations: None, if fiberglass repair kit is used Personnel/Time Required: • 2 soldiers • Time determined by location and amount of damage. Materials/Tools: • Plastic repair kit (item 48, Appendix C) • Epoxy, adhesive (item 2, Appendix C) • Paper, abrasive or file (Item 46, Appendix C or found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C) • Fiberglass repair kit (item 50, Appendix C) • Polymer repair kit (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C) References: • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 • TM 9-2350-314-34-1 5-7