TM 5-5420-278-24&P
0059 00
0059 00-2
PONTON LEAK TEST (Contd)
NOTE
Transporter may be used to supply air pressure for leak test.
INSTALLATION
1.
Remove bilge plug (1) from ponton (2) and install gasket (5) and ponton leak detector (4).
2.
Place control level (9) on shutoff valve (10) to closed position.
3.
Connect air supply hose (3) to shutoff valve fitting (7) or (8).
4.
Start engine on transporter and open emergency air supply to pressurize air supply hose (3).
5.
Move control lever (9) to open position and fill ponton (2) with air until pressure gauge (6)
reads 1.6 ± .1 psig (110 ± 7 mbar).
6.
Move control lever (9) to closed position. Pressure gauge (6) must not drop within 5 minutes. If
necessary, apply soapy solution to ponton surfaces and check for leaks.
7.
Repair or replace gaskets, sealing compound, or cracks as necessary. Notify Direct Support
Maintenance.
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect air supply hose (3) and move control lever (9) to open position on shutoff valve (10).
3.
Remove ponton leak detector (4) and gasket (5) from ponton (2).
4.
Install bilge plug (1) on ponton (2).
5.
Fold outer pontons and connect inner pontons (WP 0023 00 or WP 0042 00) or fold bay by retrieving
from water (TM 5-5420-278-10).
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