Trailer undercarriage

TM 55-1730-227-13&P

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Trailer undercarriage - Repair

This task covers: Repair (AVIM)

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Tool kit, airframe repairers NSN 5180-00-323-4876

Personnel Required:

MOS 68G

Reference

Information:

FM 55-63

Equipment

Condition:

Rail removed

Pallet assembly removed

Pallet mounting channels removed

General Safety:

Refer to para 7-70, TM 55-1500-204-25/1

for welding safety.

REPAIR

1. Welding. Welding to repair cracks is to be done in accordance with FM 55-63,

Fundamentals of Airframe Maintenance.

2. Use the appropriate hand file contained in the tool kit to remove burrs and

sharp edges from trailer undercarriage.

3. Tighten loose parts. Also replace missing, damaged, bent or distorted parts,

as outlined in paragraph 3-31, disassembly and reassembly.

END OF TASK

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