TM5-4610-233-13&P
CHAPTER 5.
DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 5-1
Repair Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5-1
Repair Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 5-I
5-1. INTRODUCTION. This chapter contains maintenance procedures performed by direct support
maintenance and authorized by the maintenance allocation chart.
5-2. REPAIR FRAME.
INITIAL SETUP
a. Tools. Field Maintenance Welding Shop Equipment (Appx B, Sect Ill, Item 2).
For welding procedures, refer to TM 9-237.
For repair of metal bodies, refer to TM 9-450.
END OF TASK
5-3. REPAIR COVER.
This task covers:
a. Inspect,
b. Repair.
INITIAL SETUP
a. Tools. Refer to FM 43-3.
b. Equipment Condition. Cover removed from equipment.
INSPECT
a. Spread cover flat on a clean surface. Ensure outside of cover is up.
b. Check that rim strip around edge of cover is not coming unstitched.
c. Mark loose stiitching for repair.
d. Check cover for tears. Mark for repair.
e. Check that ropes are not frayed or missing, Replace as required.
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