TM 10-8400-203-23
14-13. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF FRAME PACK, GROUND TROOPS AND SHELF - Continued
(2) The ground troops pack frame is used as a mount for either the medium combat field pack or the large
combat field pack. The frame, when requisitioned, comes with all straps. The frame is of aluminum
construction.
(e) Shelf, cargo support. (Figure 14-10).
NSN
SIZE
SPECIFICATION
8465-00-001-6476
One Size
MIL-F-43834
(4) The cargo support shelf is used to support bulky loads such as water, gasoline, and ammunition cans,
field rations, and radios. The shelf is of aluminum construction.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Figure 14-10. Shelf Cargo Support.
Materials. See Section Ill.
Inspection. Inspect for rust spots on rivets, scratched surfaces and bent or damaged areas. Check that
rivets are sound, firmly attached and crimped in place.
Repair. Place frame in a vise and straighten bends to original contour. Touch up badly worn and bare metal
surfaces using coating listed in Section Ill.
NOTE
In order to prevent frame scratching, cover vise with brass or aluminum
attachments.
Replacement of Rivets. Replace a damaged or missing rivet as follows:
(1)
(2)
Drill damaged rivets with a 1/8 inch (0.318 cm) diameter drill bit. Care must be taken not to enlarge rivet
holes while drilling.
Replace the rivets with the proper lengths as shown on Figure 14-9 and referenced in Section III using
appropriate dies.
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