Interior Bay Bow Pontons.

Figure 3-10. interior Bay Support Link and Hinge Pins, Replace.

Figure 3-11. Interior Bay Bow Pontons, Repair

TM-5-5420-209-34 Improved Float Bridge (Ribbon Bridge) Consisting of: Transporter Interior Bay Ramp Bay Manual
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3-15. Interior Bay Bow Pontons. This task Covers: Repair INITIAL SETUP Tools Equipment Condition: General Mechanic’s Tool Kit Interior bay bow ponton removed (NSN 5180-00-177-7033) (TM 5-5420-209-12). Matenials/Parts Compound, Covering (Item 1, Appendix B) Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Item 2, Appendix B) Rags, Wiping (Item 5, Appendix B) a. Repair. (figure 3-11) WARNING Dry cleaning solvent, PD-680, used to dean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame or exces- sive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100° F-138° F (38° C-60° C). (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 7 (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) Clean bow pontons using dry cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly. Raise lever on snap-tite plug (1) and remove plug. Remove screw (2) securing chain (3) and remove chain. Install ponton leak detector into bow ponton (4). Connect air source to Ieak detector and pressurize ponton to 1.5 ± 0.1 psig. Apply soapy solutioni to ponton surfaces and deck for leak. Inspect plates and roadway decking for dents and repair dents in accordance with TM 9-450. Inspect plates and decks for cracks and repair cracks in accordance with TM 9-237. Inspect surfaces for damage or minor gouging or plate, bore, or structural angle distortion and repair with a file or suitable bending tool. After repair of surface damage, dean, treat and paint the repaired areas in accordance with MIL-T-704 type B. Remove ponton leak detector. Mark off cavities and bores in interior bow ponton and apply nonslip deck covering compound to top surface of ponton decking and to top surfaces of outboard sheeting. TM 5-5420-209-34 3-30

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