Repair Capability

TB 9-2510-242-40

e. Repair Capability. Repairs required to restore damaged lunette trailers and SEMITRAILERS to a serviceable

condition vary with the type, degree, and location of damages. Complete and detailed frame repairs shall be at the

discretion of the activities responsible for performing the repairs, since most of the work necessary to restore trailer

frames and suspensions to a serviceable condition ultimately depends upon the skills and experiences of assigned

maintenance personnel. All other repairs shall be performed in accordance with instructions in applicable technical

manuals.

f. Overhaul. Depot overhaul, or limited depot overhaul of unserviceable lunette trailers and SEMITRAILERS shall

not be accomplished below the depot level unless specifically authorized.

g. Improvement of Technical Bulletin. The reporting of errors, omissions, and recommendations for improving

this technical bulletin is encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to

Publications) and forwarded directly to Commanding General, U.S. Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-

MTT., Warren, MI 48937-5000.

h. Warning. Weld repair of fuel tank SEMITRAILERS requires precautions to prevent accidental ignition of fuel or

fuel vapors remaining in pipes or the tank.

The following U.S. Army publications describe fuel tanker cleaning/purging:

1- FM 10-20 Organizational Maintenance of Military Petroleum Pipelines, tanks and related equipment.

2- FM 10-71 petroleum Tank Vehicle Operation.

3- TB 43-0212 Purging, Cleaning and coating Interior Ferrous and Terne Sheet Vehicle Fuel Tanks.

4- FM 10-69, Petroleum Supply Point Equipment and Operations

An appropriate respirator must be worn when grinding painted or galvanized surfaces.