TM 10-5410-284-13&P
TM 10602A-13&P
LIGHTWEIGHT MAINTENANCE ENCLOSURE (LME)
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TRANSPORT COVERS AND BAGS
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THIS SECTION COVERS:
Inspect, Replace, Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Transport Covers and Bags, empty
Maintenance Level
Materials/Parts
Unit
Tools and Special Tools
LME Repair Kit (WP 0029, Table 0027 00-2, Item 1)
Tentage Repair Kit (WP 0029, Table 0027 00-2, Item 2)
GENERAL
This procedure contains information and instructions to keep the LME transport covers and bags in good
working order by inspecting, repairing, or replacing Individual covers and bags as necessary.
INSPECT
Inspect the transport covers and bags (1) for tears, cuts, rips and open seams. Check condition and
secure attachment of the handles (2), binding tape (3), and hook and pile fasteners (4). Check condition
of the repair kit pocket (5) inside one of the fabric transport covers. Inspect the repair kit (6) and its
contents for serviceability. It should contain the following items:
2 each Pin, Quick Release, with lanyard
1 each Needle Pusher
1 yard, 3 inch wide Adhesive Tape, Grn-483
1 each Thread, Spool 2oz, TI, CIB,OD-7
3 each Needle, Sail, No. 16
Cloth, Coated Polyester, waterproof, Type II, C2, Color CG-483.
REPLACE
Replace a transport cover or bag that has tears, cuts or rips that cannot be repaired, ripped or missing
handles, or is contaminated. Replace a repair kit if its contents are depleted or unusable.
REPAIR
If cuts or tears of more than 6 inches are noted, seams are opening, or binding tape is loose, refer the
transport cover or bag to direct support maintenance.
Repair any cuts, tears or perforations in the fabric of up to 6 inches long using the LME Repair Kit. Also
make temporary repairs to seam openings (not longer than 6 inches).
Rips, Tears, Cuts and Perforations. To repair a rip, tear, or cut in the fabric, proceed as follows:
Clean the area surrounding the damage.
Locate the LME Repair Kit and the 3" wide adhesive tape within it. Cut a piece of this tape slightly longer
than the area to be fixed.
