TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 3-34. ENGINE/TRANSMISSION HOUSING, DAMAGED - CONTINUED Procedural Steps: 1. Drain housing of oil until level is below damaged area. Store oil in container until repair is complete. 2. Remove paint from around damaged area with sandpaper. 3. Cover damaged area with a metal plate large enough to completely cover the area. WARNING Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. 4. Seal edges of metal plate with sealing compound. NOTE • Allow sealing compound to harden. • If available, a heat lamp or other electrical light may be projected onto sealing compound to speed hardening. 5. Return oil to housing. 6. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 5 Limitation • Oil saturation will cause tape to soften and leak, requiring frequent replacement. • Frequent oil level checks must be performed after repair. 3-46