Bladder Cell Leakage

TM 5-3835-222-BD

Materials/Tools:

Hose, Rubber

Bolt And Nut

Flat Washers

Procedural Steps:

a. Gain access to fuel tank hole.

b. Drain fuel until level is below the hole.

c. Obtain hose the approximate size of the hole.

d. Using a round file, file the hole to a size equal to the hose diameter.

e. Assemble the hose, bolt, nut and washers as shown.

f. Coat the hose assembly with sealer to aid in the repair.

g. Insert the hose assembly into the hole.

h. Tighten the bolt and nut to make the hose expand and seal the fuel tank hole.

i. Reinstall the fuel tank, if removed.

Other Options:

Use fiberglass or epoxy.

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

equipment using standard maintenance procedures.

5-6. Bladder Cell Leakage. Bladder type fuel cells can be repaired similar to patching tire inner

tubes. Repairs can be placed inside or outside of the bladder depending on access to the damage.

Personnel/Time Required:

l 1-2 soldiers - 1.0 - 2.0 hrs.

Materials/Tools:

Adhesive (appendix C, section II, item 1) or Rubber Cement (appendix C, section II, item 27)

Inner Tube (appendix C, section II, item 16)

Rubber Liner Sheet (appendix C, section II, item 29)

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