TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD CHAPTER 8 TRACK AND SUSPENSION BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER AND SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE MISSION IS COMPLETED. SECTION I. General 8-1. General. a. When track or suspension components are damaged, the carrier can operate by eliminating some positions. Maintaining a tight track and uniform ground pressure will be a problem. As more roadwheels, arms, and torsion bars are damaged, there is less to support the vehicle load. This will result in reduced ground clearance and heavier loading on remaining components. The crew must control the speeds, limit the agility of movement and select smoother terrain if the tactical situation permits. Imbalance and mismatch from side to side will not only cause a control problem for the driver, but will consume engine power and directly affect the top speed of the vehicle. b. Many items within the suspension assembly are identical regardless of position, but some have minor differences from left to right and front to rear. In an emergency situation, these parts can be used as a substitute despite the fact they carry a different NSN. 8-1