TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 6-11. HOSE LEAKAGE General Information: A leaking hose can be detected by obvious wet areas or engine overheating. Weak hoses feeling soft and spongy should be reinforced with metal if repaired. The soft spongy feeling indicates the rubber is deteriorated and will not withstand normal cooling system pressures. Option 1, below, provides two procedures for repairing a small leak in a hose. Option 2 shows how to correct a larger split in a hose. Option 1 Limitations: Reduced mobility Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5 hour Materials/Tools: • Non-porous material (rubber, poncho, raincoat) (scavenge from available source) • Sealer, permatex (item 54, Appendix C) • Clamps, size determined by size of hose (item 7 or 8, Appendix C) References: TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to leaking hose. 2. Clean dirt and oil from damaged hose. 3. Coat the damaged area with gasket sealer. 4. Wrap a non-porous material (poncho, rubber mat) over the leak. 5. Secure the material with a clamp. 6. Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 6-14