TM 10-7360-208-13&P
SECTION I. GENERAL
5-1.
SCOPE OF DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE. Direct support maintenance identified in Appendix B
consists of repairing or replacing components that are riveted or welded. Refer to TC 9-510 for information on I metal
body repairs. Direct support maintenance of the Tent, Extended Modular is covered in TM 10-8340-224-13.
SECTION II. DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
5-2. RIVET REMOVAL. Remove rivets as shown below:
CAUTION
When removing rivets, do not increase the size of the original rivet hole so that the original rivet
requires replacement with a larger rivet.
5.3.
RIVET REPLACEMENT.
a.
Procedure.
(1)
Check for evidence of loose or working rivets and mark all of those for replacement.
NOTE
A working rivet has movement under structural stress, but has not loosened so
much that you can see movement. This condition can sometimes be detected by a
dark, greasy residue or damage to paint and primers around rivet heads.
(2)
Where possible, replace rivets with the same type as originally used.
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