TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 3-29. LINKAGE RETAINING DEVICES, MISSING Most linkages have retainer devices, cotter keys, lacing wire, or safety pins, to keep the connecting bolts or pins in place. During BDAR repairs, small pins may become lost or forgotten which will cause linkage or component failure. Repairing the vehicle by securing connecting bolts or pins can be accomplished using wire, welding rod, bolts, or nails. Slotted nuts can also be retained using this method. Alignment pins or dowels can be replaced with cut bolts. Option 1 Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.2 hour Materials/Tools: Wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C or scavenge from available source) Procedural Steps: 1. Place wire through hole. 2. Bend ends to keep wire from falling out. 3. 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 • 0.2 hour Materials/Tools: Rod, welding (item 51, Appendix C) Procedural Steps: 1. Place rod through hole. 2. Bend ends to keep rod from falling out. 3. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 3-37