CHAPTER 9: MAINTENANCE OF HULL- AND CAB-RELATED COMPONENTS
TM 9-2350-256-20
9-65 REPLACE/SERVICE COMMANDER'S SEAT ASSEMBLY-Continued
c. INSPECTION
1
Inspect seat cushion (4) and seat back cushion (65) for cuts and tears.
2
Inspect seat back frame (66) for dents.
3
Inspect two adjuster springs (26) for breakage, fatigue, and distortion.
4
Inspect adjustment mechanisms for breakage or wear.
5
Inspect pedestal assembly (48) for undue wear of components.
6
Inspect subbase assembly (47) for breakage or undue wear.
d. REPAIR
1
Minor cuts or tears in pads or cushions may be repaired by hand stitching. If damage is extensive, replace
defective parts.
2
Repair any dents and straighten any bent parts with a mallet. Replace if part does not lend itself to this
type of repair.
3
Replace springs if proven defective.
4
Repair tapped holes with a thread chaser.
5
If wear or breakage affects ease of seat adjustment, replace defective part or parts.
6
Replace pedestal assembly (48) if defective.
7
Replace subbase assembly (47) if not repairable.
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