RECONDITIONING

TB 9-289

5. RECONDITIONING

NOTE

The Technical Data Package for the metal container being reconditioned is the

primary source of detailed requirements. These requirements are modified as

applicable to the instructions contained herein.

a. Remove all dents over 3/4 inch deep by heat straightening and welding over weakened areas. (See paragraph 4c

(1))

b. Eliminate holes by heat straightening metal surrounding holes and covering the hole with a welded patch inside

the container. Extend patches at least 1/2 inch in all directions beyond the rupture. (See paragraph 4c (1))

c. Repair tears by heating and bending the torn metal back into place and weld the seam from the outside of the

container to meet the requirements of MIL-STD-1261C.

d. Reweld all cracked and defective welds to meet requirements of MIL-STD-1261C. (See paragraph 4c (1))

e. Straighten bent wire basket. Weld all defective tack welds between wire basket and container. (See paragraph

4c (4))

f. Straighten or otherwise repair bends and distortions in flanges that affect proper mating of upper-to-lower halves.

g. Replace or repair broken mounting brackets or repair cracks by welding per requirements of MIL-STD-1261C.

(See paragraph 4c (3))

h. Straighten or otherwise repair bent inner frame, repair cracks by welding per requirements of MIL-STD-1261C