TM-9-1005-301-30 Repair Wood Fibre Plastic Components of Weapons Part1

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* TM 9-1005-301-30

Technical Manual HEADQUARTERS,DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 9-1005-301-30 WASHINGTON, D.C., 20 October 1970

DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

REPAIR OF WOODEN, FIBER GLASS/PLASTIC OR

PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SMALL ARMS WEAPONS

Paragraphs Page

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................1-1, 1-3 3

CHAPTER 2. DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSSection I. Repair materials, tools and equipment ................................................... 2-1,2-2 5,6

II. Inspection procedures....................................................................................2-3 6, 7

CHAPTER 3. REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSection I. General maintenance ........................................................................... 3-1, 3-3 9

II. Repair of wooden components ............................................. .............. 3-4, 3-10 9, 16III. Repair of fiber glass/plastic or plastic components ........................... 3-11, 3-16 17,24IV. Fitting procedures for wooden, fiber glass/ plastic

or plastic components.................................................................. 3-17, 3-18 25, 26

APPENDIX REFERENCES.......................................................................................A-1, A-4 27, 28

This copy is a reprint which includes currentpages from Changes 1 and 2

* This manual supersedes TM 9-1005-301-30, 21 October 1968, including changes.

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TM 9-1005-301-30Changes in Force C1, C2 C2

CHANGE HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 2 WASHINGTON, DC,18 April 1986

DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

REPAIR OF WOODEN, FIBERGLASS/PLASTIC OR


TM 9-1005-301-30, 20 October 1970, is changed as follows:Page 6, paragraph 2-3 is changed to add subparagraphs a. through d.

a. Refer to figure 2-3.2.

b. Under the following conditions, hairline cracks

(no chipped away material allowed) originating from thebuttplate end of the buttstock are acceptable withoutrepair.

1. One hairline crack, not to exceed oneinch in length, per side of buttstock.

2. Two additional hairline cracks up to .22inch in length, per side of buttstock.

3. A total of three cracks per side of thebuttstock, originating from the buttplate end, areallowable without repair.

Page 7. Figure 2-3.2 is added.

c. Buttstocks with cracks originating from thebuttplate end of the buttstock, but not meeting the abovecriteria, may be repaired if the cracks are not longer than

two and one-half inches in length and if the routed widthof the unfilled crack is not greater than .125 inch. Nomore than two cracks may be filled on each side of thebuttstock. In addition to these repaired cracks twohairline cracks up to .22 inch in length are allowed peside of the buttstock.

d. Cracks in the critical area at the front end othe buttstock are not acceptable. Buttstocks with cracksin this area must be replaced.

NEW STYLE BUTTSTOCK

Figure 2-3.2 (Added). Critical areas of fiber glass/plastic stocks (M16, M16A1 Rifles).


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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR.General, United States Army

Chief of StaffOfficial:

R. L. DILWORTH

Brigadier General, United States ArmyThe Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:

To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-40, Direct Support and General Support Maintenancerequirements for Launcher, Grenade, 40-WI, M79; Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16, M16A1 and Rifle, 7.62-MM, National Match, M14and M14A1.


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TM 9-1005-311-30Changes in force C1 C1

CHANGE HEADQUARTERSDEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

No. 1 WASHINGTON, D.C., 25 June 1971

DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUALREPAIR OF WOODEN, FIBER GLASS/PLASTIC OR


TM 9-1005-301-30, 20 October 1970 is changed as follows:Page 7.

Delete figure 2-3, WE 64787A and substitute figure 2-3, WE 64787A.

Figure 2-3 (Superseded) Critical areas of fiber glass/ plastic stocks and hand guards (M16, M16A1 Rifles).

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WE 68863

Figure 2-3.1 (Added) Critical areas of fiber glass plastic stocks (M16. M16A1 Rifles).

Page 18.Delete figure 3-10, WE 64788A and substitute figure 3-10, WE 64788A.

Figure 3-10 (Superseded) Non-repairable damage to fiber glass/plastic stock assemblies.

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Figure 3-10.1 (Added) Non-repairable damage to fiber glass/plastic stock assemblies.

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Page 21.Delete figure 3-15, WE 64790A and substitute figure 3-15, WE 64790A.

Figure 3-15 (Superseded) Repairable fiber glass/ plastic stock assemblies.

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Figure 3-15.1 (Added) Repairable fiber glass/ plastic stock assemblies.

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

W. C. WESTMORELAND,General, United States Army,

Official: Chief of Staff.

VERNE L. BOWERS,Major General, United States Army,

The Adjutant General.

DISTRIBUTION:

To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 1240, Direct/General Support requirements for Carbine, Cal. .30M1, M2; Grenade launcher, M79; Rifle, Cal..30, M1; Rifle, 5.56-mm, M16, M16A1 and Rifle, 7.62-mm, M14 and M14A1.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1. ScopeThese instructions are in accordance with

various military standards governing the repair and

reinforcement of wooden, fiber glass/ plastic or plasticcomponents for small arms weapons and are publishedfor the use of direct support maintenance personnel.

1-2. Maintenance Forms and RecordsMaintenance forms, records, and reports which

are to be used by maintenance personnel at allmaintenance levels are listed in and prescribed by

TM 38-750, The Army Maintenance ManagemenSystem (TAMMS).

1-3. Reporting of Errors

Report of errors, omissions, andrecommendations for improving this publication by theindividual user is encouraged. Reports should besubmitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changesto DA Publications) and forwarded direct toCommanding General, U.S. Army Weapons CommandATTN: AMSWE-SMM-P, Rock Island, Illinois 61201.

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CHAPTER 2DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. REPAIR MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

2-1. Repair Materials

a. Authorized Materials. Refer to table 2-1 for listingof authorized materials and TM 9-1005

222-35, TM 9-1005-249-34 and TM 9-1010-20534 forequisitioning purposes.

Table 2-1. Authorized Materials Required for Repair and/or Reinforcement of Wooden and Plastic / Fiber GlassComponents of Small Arms Weapons

FSN Item Purpose Reference

1005-523-3523 Screw: (large) Used to repair cracks in wooden stocks orhand guards.

Fig 3-4

1005-719-0954 Screw, Stock Repair, Small: Used to repair cracks in wooden stocks orhand guards.

Fig 3-4

6640-171-5198 Spatula Laboratory: 4 in blade,73/8 Ig

Used to mix resin and hardener and to apply towooden and plastic components.

6810-244-0290 Dichloromethane, Thenical: 5 galpail

Used to remove excess adhesive and to cleantools and equipment of adhesive.

6850-281-1985 Dry Cleaning Solvent: Cleaning. Para 3-14b(1)(SD) and 3-167330-272-7876 Measuring Set, Spoon: 4 spoons Used to measure required quantity of resin and

hardener (liquid only)7350-290-0577 Cup, Paper: rd 5 oz capacity Used for mixing epoxical resin and hardener

(liquid only)8010-527-2884 Lacquer: Black (jet) Used to refinish M16 and M16A1 stocks and

hand guards.8030-145-0042 Coating, Baking: Used to touch up M14 Rifle and M79 Grenade

Launcher fiber glass/plastic stocks only.8030-670-8553 Compound, Molding: Same purpose as listed for metal adhesive kit.8040-944-7292 Adhesive Kit, Metal: A-4 Metal

setUsed to repair cracks, dents and gouges inwooden, fiber glass / plastic and / or plasticstocks and hand guards.

CAUTIONFollow the manufacturers mixingdirections as adding too much hardener willcause mixture to harden quickly andmaterial will be wasted.

b. Non-Stock Commercial Materials. Refer totable 2-2.

Table 2-2. Non-Stock Materials Required for Repair of Wooden, Fiber Glass / Plastic or Plastic Components

Item Purpose

Commercial grade epoxical resin (liquid) (1 gal can) andCommercial grade epoxical hardener (liquid) (1 qt can)

Mixed with epoxical hardener in accordance withmanufacturers instructions to form resin mixture whichis used to repair fiber glass / plastic or plastic; stocks

and plastic hand guards.NOTE CAUTION

The above materials are not stocked orstored due to limited shelf life and are to beprocuredlocally.

Follow the manufacturers mixingdirections as adding too much hardenerwill cause mixture to harden quickly andmaterial will be wasted.

Fiber glass tape, 1 /2 inch wide and 105 inches long (roll) Used with epoxical resin mixture to repair stocks, M14Rifle only.

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2-2. Tools and Equipment

All tools and equipment required to repair orreinforce wooden, fiber glass/plastic or plastic

components are authorized in applicable TO&Es or TAs.

Section II. INSPECTION PROCEDURES

2-3. General

Refer to TB 9-1000-247-35 and figures 2-1 thru 2-4.

NOTEM14 Rifle fiber glass stocksexhibiting vertical, horizontal, ordiagonal hairline cracks one and

one-half inches or less in length inthe receiver will not be cause forrejection. However, rifle stocks willbe rejected if hairline cracks cited,cross one another or two or morecracks extend from a central location.Rifle stocks exhibiting five or morehairline cracks on any one side willbe rejected.

Figure 2-2. Inspection areas of fiber glass / plastic stocks (M79 Grenade Launcher).

Figure 2-1. General inspection areas of shoulder stocks (M14 Rifle).

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CRITICAL AREA

Figure 2-4. Types of repairable damage to wooden hand guards.

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Figure 2-3. Critical areas of fiber glass/ plastic stocks and hand guards (M16, M16A1

Rifles).


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CHAPTER 3

REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. GENERAL MAINTENANCE

3-1. General

This chapter provides instructions on direct supportprocedures for repairing or reinforcing wooden, fiberglass / plastic or plastic components.

3-2. Disassembly ProceduresGroups or assemblies will be disassembled in

accordance with applicable publications listed below:

Weapon PublicationCarbine, Cal..30, M1 and M2 TM 9-1005-210-35Rifle, Cal..30, Automatic Browning, TM 9-1005-208-35

M1918A2

Weapon Publication

Rifle, Cal. .30, M1, M1C (Snipers) and TM 9-1005-222-35 MID (Snipers)Rifle, 7.62-MM, M14 and M14A1 TM 9-1005-223-35Rifle, 5.56-MM, M16 and M16A1 TM 9-1005-249-34Launcher, Grenade, 40-MM, M79 TM 9-1010-205-34

3-3. Selection of Type of Repair or Reinforcement

Selection of the type of repair or reinforcement tobe used for unserviceable components must be made onan item basis, when the weapon is inspected at the direcsupport maintenance shop.

Section II. REPAIR OF WOODEN COMPONENTS

3-4. General

The repair of wooden components by usingbrass reinforcing screws and / or epoxy adhesive isauthorized at direct support maintenance. The smallarms repairman will determine if the

damaged area will require the use of epoxy adhesivereinforcing screws or both.

3-5. Non-Repairable Areas Refer to figure 3-1.

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Figure 3-1. Types of non-repairable damage to wooden stocks.

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3-6. Repairable Areas

Refer to figures 3-2 and 3-3.

Figure 3-2. Types of repairable damage to wooden stocks. (1 of 2)

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Figure 3-3. Types of repairable damage to wooden stocks. (2 of 2)

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3-7. Procedure for Installing Reinforcing Screws

a. Generally, the large reinforcing screw issatisfactory for repairing thick cracks on wooden stocks.The small reinforcing screw should be used for repairingthin cracks on wooden stocks and hand guards.

b. Refer to figures 3-2 and 3-3 to determine ifscrews can be used to repair component. (Whenepoxical adhesive and screws are both used, refer toparagraph 3-8c thru f.)

c. Place component on smooth, flat surfaceDrill screw holes as required. Use No. 55 drill (0.052 in.for small screw 7190954 and No. 46 drill (0.081 in.) folarge screw 5233523.

d. Install applicable screw by gripping in thechuck of a hand drill and insert in component beingrepaired (fig 3-4).

NOTEIf a hand drill is not available, usepliers.

Figure 3-4. Repairing damaged wooden stocks using reinforcing screws.

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e. Cut off screw and file flush so rough edges donot protrude.

3-8. Repairing Damaged Wooden ComponentsUsing Epoxy Adhesive

a. Place component in a vise. Use a woodenblock to prevent item from being damaged.

b. Clean crack of dirt and grease.

c. Proceed with repair as indicated in figure 3-5The method of spreading the crack prior to inserting theadhesive is the same on all weapons having woodenstocks.

d. Remove excess adhesive.e. Keep separated areas tight in the vise unt

adhesive hardens.

Figure 3-5. Repairing damaged, wooden stocks with epoxy adhesive (M1, M2 Carbines,M1, M14 Rifles and M79Grenade Launcher).

f. Repair wooden hand guards (fig 3-6). Handguards can be repaired using epoxy adhesive and / orbrass reinforcing screws. Unless the separation isextreme, epoxy adhesive alone will

suffice to affect the repair of all hand guards, providingadequate clamping facilities are available.

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