Section V. BRACKETS AND WELDMENTS

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c. Allow epoxy to harden before running engine.

Option 3: Repair of a small crack or hole.

a . Clean damaged area.

b. Fill small crack or holes in low stress area either with permatex, fiberglass, or epoxy.

Record the BDAR taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair the equipment

using standard maintenance procedures.

Section V.

BRACKETS AND WELDMENTS

3-12. General. Brackets are used on some POL equipment to mount or store items. Brackets are

mounted to the item by bolting or welding in place and are subject to damage through vibrations,

impact or explosive forces. Repairs must be made to restore the brackets needed for restoring

essential equipment functions.

3-13. Bracket Broken. Equipment mounting brackets welded to the frame sometimes will break

due to vibrations or collisions with obstacles. Brackets are needed to mount components and

devices in locations or positions where they can be used to perform their required functions.

Bolted brackets should be remounted using bolts if possible; their removal may be required to

gain access to other components.

Personnel/Time Required:

2 soldiers - 1.0 hr.

Materials/Tools:

Welding Equipment

Cords, Elastic, Bungee (appendix C, section II, item 9)

Wire, Commo (appendix C, section II, item 49) or Rope (appendix C, section II, item 26)

Straps, Tiedown (appendix C, section II, item 38)

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