TM 9-2350-247-34
REPAIR FUEL TANK
0010 00
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Cleaning (page 0010 00-1).
Repair or Replacement (page 0010 00-3).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Direct Support
Tools and Special Tools
Metal Workers Tool Kit (WP 0078 00, Item 69)
Trailer Mounted Welding Shop (WP 0078 00, Item 74)
Materials/Parts
Carbon dioxide gas (WP 0080 00, Item 10)
Technical argon (WP 0080 00, Item 40)
Metal plate (WP 0080 00, Item 26)
Sealing compound (WP 0080 00, Item 36)
Wiping rag (WP 0080 00, Item 46)
Personnel Required
Metal Worker 44B
References
See your -10
See your -20
TC 9-237
Equipment Condition
Fuel compartment drained (see your -20)
Fuel tank access cover removed (see your -20)
CLEANING
WARNING
Fuel fumes can explode and burn you. Before welding: Drain all fuel. Disconnect and cap all
fuel and vent lines. Purge fuel residue and fumes by steam cleaning. Purge air from fuel tank
with carbon dioxide or argon gas.
1.
Use a wire brush to remove paint and dirt from outer surface area to be welded.
0010 00-1