TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD CHAPTER 3 GENERAL REPAIR 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 3-1. SCOPE This chapter describes quick-fix procedures for components of the M109A6 howitzer. 3-2. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Visually inspect damaged components to determine the extent of damage and the repair required. 3-3. REPAIR PROCEDURE INDEX PARA Bracket (Bolted), Broken .................................................................................................................... 3-5 Bracket (Welded), Broken .................................................................................................................. 3-6 Wiring Harness, Damaged ................................................................................................................. 3-8 Connector Pin, Broken, Damaged, or Missing ................................................................................... 3-9 Wires, Broken ..................................................................................................................................... 3-10 Heavy Duty Cables, Broken ............................................................................................................... 3-12 Shielded Cables, Damaged................................................................................................................ 3-13 Switches, Damaged ........................................................................................................................... 3-15 Circuit Breakers, Damaged ................................................................................................................ 3-16 Gaskets, Leaking................................................................................................................................ 3-18 Preformed Packings, Saturated ........................................................................................................ 3-20 Fuel, Oil, and/or Hydraulic Fluid Lines, Damaged .............................................................................. 3-22 Bolts, Missing ..................................................................................................................................... 3-24 Bolt Threads, Damaged ..................................................................................................................... 3-25 Mechanical Linkage Rod, Damaged .................................................................................................. 3-26 Pulley, Damaged ................................................................................................................................ 3-27 Mechanical Cable, Broken ................................................................................................................. 3-28 Linkage Retaining Devices, Missing................................................................................................... 3-29 Battery, Cracked................................................................................................................................. 3-31 Battery Terminal Post, Broken ........................................................................................................... 3-32 Engine/Transmission Housing, Damaged .......................................................................................... 3-34 SECTION II. BRACKETS 3-4. GENERAL Brackets are used on all vehicles to mount or store items. Brackets are mounted to vehicles by bolting or welding in place and are subject to damage through vibration, impact, or explosive forces. Repairs must be made to restore the brackets needed for recovering essential vehicle functions. 3-1