Tongue assembly

TM 55-1730-227-13&P

Tongue assembly - Repair

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This task covers: Repair (AVIM)

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Tool kit, aircraft mechanics general NSN 5180-00-323-4692

Personnel Required:

MOS 68G

Reference Information:

FM 55-63

Equipment Condition:

Para 3-38 Towbar removed

Para 3-42 Tongue pivot pin removed

Para 3-46 Tie rod ends removed

Gereral 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 tongue assembly.

3. Replace missing, damaged, bent or distorted parts, as outlined in paragraph 3-42.

END OF TASK

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