TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 5-13. FUEL LINE (LOW PRESSURE) RUPTURE - CONTINUED Option 4: Patching large metal lines: Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5 - 1.0 hour Materials/Tools: • Rubber sheet (tire inner tube, or similar material) (scavenge from available source) • Wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C) • Sealant (item 55 or 2, Appendix C) • Thin sheet metal (coffee can, or similar mater ial) (scavenge from available source) References: • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 • TM 9-2350-314-34-1 • TM 9-2815-202-34 Procedural Steps: 1. Smooth damaged areas to remove rough edges. 2. Clean dirt and oil from damaged area. 3. Cut a metal patch from sheet metal. WARNING Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and use In well- ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. Coat the metal patch and tubing with sealant and place over damaged area. 4. Coat the metal patch and tubing with sealant and place over damaged area. 5-17