TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD CHAPTER 13 COMMUNICATIONS BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR TRAINING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER. (AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.) IN EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 13-1. SCOPE This chapter contains the BDAR procedures for the radio communications system components necessary to maintain the combat effectiveness of the M109A6. The proper repair procedure can be found using the fault assessment table or the repair procedure index (para 13-3) for cable or wiring repair reference Chapter 3. If proper test equipment is not available for troubleshooting, fabricated test equipment listed in Appendix B may be used. 13-2. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Table 13-1. Communication System Visual Assessment VISUALLY INSPECT DAMAGE FOUND TO: Antenna ....................................................................... para 13-8 Coaxial cables ............................................................. para 13-9 Intercommunication cable ........................................... para 13-10 IF-141/VRC filter ......................................................... para 13-12 Determine if: No damage found Damage can be repaired Damage cannot be repaired - Note repair requirements - Note extent of damage repair requirements Go to Table 2-3 Evaluation of Performance Capability Visual inspection is complete. Return to Table 2-1 to continue visual assessment. 13-1