TB-9-2350-368-25 Powerplant Test Stand M113A2 M113A3 M548A1 M548A3 Download
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TB 9-2350-368-25 2-1 CHAPTER 2 FABRICATION SECTION I. GENERAL INFORMATION 2-1. SCOPE. This chapter provides fabrication instructions for the M113A3/M113A2/M548A1&A3 Powerplant Test stand. It is assumed that fabrication will take place at Direct Support/General Support or similar facility with access to welding equipment and expertise. Fabrication is provided by system and in the recommended sequence. Each subsystem begins with a suggested Bill Of Materials. If appropriate, the respective M113 part number and NSN are provided. Throughout the fabrication process, items may be purchased locally or cannibalized to expedite or make fabrication less expensive. All dimensions are given in US measurements followed by Metric measurements in parenthesis. SECTION II. FRAME AND MOUNTS 2-2. TEST STAND BASE. The powerplant test stand is supported on a metal tube frame. The frame may be mounted on a skid and moved with a forklift or the frame may be mounted on axles and wheels and towed with a small tractor or similar apparatus. a. Frame Assembly Bill Of Materials Location Item Nomenclature Location Qty 4” by 2” by 1/4” Rectangular Steel Tubing Main Frame 1 96 inches (243.8 cm) 2 2 51 inches (129.5 cm) 2 3 48 inches (121.9 cm) 2 4 46 inches (116.8 cm) 2 5 20 inches (50.8 cm) 4 6 6 inches (15.2 cm) 1 7 4 inches (10.2 cm) 1 4” by 3” by 1/4” Steel Angle Transmission Mount (A3) 8 32 inches (81.3 cm) 2 9 19 inches (48.3 cm) 2 4” by 6” by 5/16” Angle Front Leg Mount 3” by 2” by 1/4” Rectangular Steel Tubing Rear Engine Battery Box 10 10-1/2 inches (26.7 cm) 4 11 15-1/2 inches (39.4 cm) 4 12 18 inches (45.7 cm) 2 4” by 6” by 3/8” Steel Tubing Forklift Pockets 1/4” Tread Plate Top Plate of Stand 13 12 by 20 inches (30.5 by 50.8 cm) 4 14 18 by 20 inches (45.7 by 50.8 cm) 1 15 6 by 23 inches (15.2 by 58.4 cm) 1 16 4 by 23 inches (10.2 by 58.4 cm) 2 17 15 by 18 inches (38.1 by 45.7 cm) 1