EJECTOR SPRING ASSEMBLY TEST FOR THE T-11R

TM 10-1670-327-23&P

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EJECTOR SPRING ASSEMBLY TEST FOR THE T-11R

NOTE

The test tube (PVC pipe) and the 32-lb weight constitute the spring compression test set.

The spring compression test set is locally manufactured IAW WP 0113 00.

Perform a compression test during initial receipt, during each re-pack and each time the

ejector spring is replaced. It may be necessary to allow the spring to remain in a relaxed

state for up to 24 hours before testing (especially those that have been

compressed/packed for 365 days).

TEST

Perform the spring compression test as follows:

CAUTION

Dropping the weight onto the spring will result in unnecessary replacement of the spring

and cause irreparable damage to the material covering the spring.

1. Place the tube on a flat hard surface in the vertical position with the 6-inch slot closest to the floor.

2. Place the spring inside the tube.

3. Lower the 32-pound weight onto the spring.

4. Check to ensure that the spring is visible between the 6-inch slot in the tube.

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