TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 6-13. HOSE IMPROVISATION (LOW PRESSURE) - CONTINUED Option 1: Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.3-1.0 hour Materials/Tools: • Sealer, permatex (item 54, Appendix C) • Pipe (scavenge from available source) • Clamps or wire safety (lacing) (item 7 or 80, Appendix C) • Hacksaw (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C) References: • TM 9-2350-314-10 • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 Procedural Steps: 1. Cut out damaged hose section. 2. Cut a section of pipe longer than the removed hose. 3. Coat the pipe ends with gasket sealer. 4. Insert the pipe into the damaged hose ends. 5. Secure the hose ends with clamps or twisted wire. 6. Refill coolant to proper level and check for leaks. 7. Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 6-19