TM 10-8400-203-23
Section Il. REPAIR PROCEDURES
22-5. GENERAL
No materials are required in repair of components of ice and mountain climbing equipment,
a. Organizational Maintenance. Sharpen points on crampons, ice pitons, ice axe and rock and ice hammer.
22-7. LABELS
If stock numbers or size designation is in such a condition that it is apparent that it will not retain legibility when subject
to wear after re-issue, then item in question must be renumbered.
22-8. WORKMANSHIP
Repair operations will be performed by personnel skilled in the particular trade applicable to their duties in the repair of
subject items. The metal components will be brushed, sanded or ground free of burrs, edges, deep nicks or
irregularities of the striking edges or face. The handles and shafts will be finished relatively smooth without breaks,
splits or other defects which may affect serviceability of the item. Straps will be properly constructed and attached and
present a satisfactory and serviceable appearance. Hardware that is slightly corroded or rusty will be cleaned and
finished without defacing the end item. The finished item will be complete, thoroughly clean, and free from all defects
which may affect the serviceability or general appearance.
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