TM 10-1670-327-23&P
0005 00
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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