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

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TM 9-2350-358-BD 12-11. ARMOR, PENETRATED - CONTINUED Nuts (scavenged from available source) Flat washers (scavenged from available source) References: TM 9-2350-314-20-2-2 Other Options: Use fiberglass repair kit (Item 50, Appendix C) Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to the damaged area. 2. Clean area around damage. 3. Insert screw with flat washer Into hole in armor. 4 Install a flat washer and nut onto the screw from inside the vehicle. 5 Spread polymer over the head of the screw and flat washer on the outside and over the nut and flat washer on the inside. 6 Allow polymer to dry. 7 Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. SECTION VI. TRAVERSE MECHANISM 12-12. GENERAL In the event the traversing mechanism becomes so damaged that it is impossible to traverse either under power or manually, the gun may be layed by repositioning vehicle. 12-16