TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 3-5. BRACKET (BOLTED), BROKEN Bolted brackets should be remounted using bolts if possible. Their removal may be required to gain access to other components. Mount bolted brackets by using any available larger threaded bolt, wire, or by welding. Option 1 Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.3 hour Materials/Tools: Bolt (scavenge from available source) Procedural Steps: 1. Remount bracket using any available larger threaded bolts Refer to missing bolts (para 3-24). 2. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 2 Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5 hour Materials/Tools: Bolt or nail (scavenge from available source), steel rod (item 60, Appendix C), or rod, welding (item 51, Appendix C) or wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C or scavenge from available source). Procedural Steps: 1. Remount bracket using wire, welding rod, steel rod, nail, or bolt through both bracket holes, if both sides of mounting holes are accessible. 2. Bend or peen both ends of welding rod, steel rod, nail, or bolt to secure bracket. 3. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 3-2