TM 9-2350-247-34
REPAIR RADIATOR Continued
0012 00
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
1.
Resolder cracked solder joints. Splice damaged tubes. If necessary to repair tube damage near end tanks, disassemble
radiator Step 1 and Step 2.
2.
Tube splicing shall be limited to no more than two tubes adjacent to the core face on either side.
3.
Removed areas of fin shall not exceed 6-1/2 square inches (42 sq cm) per side, per any tube repair. Length of tube splice
shall not exceed 2 inches (5 cm). Tube blockage is not allowed.
4.
Heat solder repair of the upper and lower tanks, side brackets, inlet and outlet openings is allowed.
5.
Heat soldering of a core shall not exceed a linear length of 8 inches (20 cm) for any one core assembly.
6.
Fin straightening is allowed.
0012 00-5