ARMY TM 5-5420-212-23
MARINE CORPS TM 08676A-23/3
3-2.
PALLET ADAPTER
This task covers:
a.
Cleaning
b.
Inspection
c.
Repair
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools Required
Shop Equipment, Supplemental No.1 (3, Appendix B, Section III)
Shop Equipment, Common No.1 (2, Appendix B, Section III)
Chipping hammer (7, Appendix B, Section III)
Standard C- clamp, 8 inch (8, Appendix B, Section III)
Materials Required
Pre-Treatment-Primer, (14, Appendix C)
Primer Paint, (15, Appendix C)
Finish Paint, (16,17, Appendix C)
Sealing Compound, Boscoprene (13, Appendix C)
Equipment Conditions
Adapter removed from trailer and placed on raised, flat surface.
a. Cleaning
(1)
Remove any dirt, grease or other foreign matter from damaged area or welds.
(2)
Remove any flaking paint.
b. Inspection
(1)
Carry out a thorough visual inspection to determine extent of damage.
(2)
Check for bent or distorted channels and plates, and cracked welds.
c. Repair
WARNING
Wear protective eye goggles when chipping or grinding. Failure to do so can result in eye
injuries and loss of sight.
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