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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Procedural Steps:
Option 1: Weld.
1.
Locate leak and remove reservoir if necessary.
2.
Clean the hole(s) with sandpaper or file.
3.
Form-fit a piece of similar metal over damaged area.
4.
Weld a two-pass bead around the patch metal.
5.
I n s t a l l r e s e r v o i r.
6.
Start engine and check for leaks.
7.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Epoxy and Self-Tapping Screw.
1.
Locate leak and remove reservoir.
2.
Clean area around hole with sandpaper.
3.
Fill holes with available material such as self-tapping sheet metal screw, and
cover with a quick-drying epoxy plastic; or force a sheet metal screw through a
makeshift washer (leather or rubber). Use a washer,
if available, to back up the
rubber or leather.
Install into hole.
Tighten securely.
4.
I n s t a l l r e s e r v o i r.
5.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 3:
Use One Reservoir; Isolate Damaged One.
1.
Disconnect the air line from the damaged air reservoir.
2.
Remove the line connecting both reservoirs.
3. Attach air line from compressor to the good reservoir.
4.
Plug holes in reservoir to be used with appropriate size pipe plugs.
5.
Start engine and check for leaks.
6.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair using standard maintenance procedures.
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