TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 11-11. HYDRAULIC TUBE AND HOSE REPAIR (HIGH PRESSURE) - CONTINUED 9. Refill hydraulic fluid to proper level and check for leaks. 10. Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 11-12. HYDRAULIC HIGH-PRESSURE TUBING REPAIR (PERMASWAGING) General Information: Permaswaging fittings may be used to repair damaged tubing. These repairs require cutting and replacing the damaged tube section. Permaswaging fitting and replacement tubing are rated up to 3000 psi operating pressure. Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5-1.5 hour Materials/Tools: • Tube cutter • Hydraulic fluid (item 36, Appendix C) • Hand file (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C) • Metal tubing (scavenge from available source) • AN fittings (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C) • MS fittings (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C) 11-17