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Replacement - TM-55-8115-203-23P_63
Figure 3-11.  Crossmember Inserts (Cross Section)

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TM 55-8115-203-23 & P (7) Remove old caulking which would interfere with installation of new rail. (8) Measure and cut replacement rail to exact length. (9) Fit replacement rail in place.  There should be no more than 5/64 in.  gap between the rail edges, crossmember ends, corner fittings, and side or end panels. (10) Bevel to a thirty degree angle the end edges of the replacement rail according to figure 3-6. (11) Tack weld the replacement rail in place.  Check standard dimensions according to figure 3.1 and adjust as necessary. (12) Continuously weld the rail to the corner fittings, crossmembers and side or end panels. (13) Paint the replacement area according to paragraph 2-4. (14) Replace floorboards according to paragraph 2-10. (15) Replace lower plywood liner according to paragraph 2-9. 3-7.  Floor Crossmembers.    Use  repair  procedures  in  the  following  order  of  preference:  Fill  with  weld  metal,  welding repair with inserts, patching with a full length overlapping angle and replacement of the complete floor crossmember. NOTE: All patches, inserts, sections and replacements for panels, rails and crossmembers should be of  steel  conforming  to  the  AISI-409  standard.    AISI  stands  for  the  American  Iron  and  Steel Institute.    This  steel  is  corrosion  resistant  and  has  a  minimum  tensile  strength  of  65  KSI (thousand pounds per square inch). a.  Repair of Small Cracks and Tears.  Small cracks and tears less than two inches in length should be filled with weld metal. (1) Carefully smooth ragged edges of tear with file or hammer before welding. (2) Grind along length of crack.  Grind crack to depth 3/16 in.  (5 mm or 5/6 of metal thickness) to ensure full weld penetration. (3) Continuously weld along length of crack. (4) Paint according to paragraph 2-4. 3-29







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