Sprung springs are a spoiler.(M109A6 Paladin ...)(Brief Article)

From: PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly | Date: August 1, 2005 | Copyright information

The breechblock on your Paladin is no lightweight, crewmen. That's why it's important to have good closing springs to help you swing it shut. Once those springs wear out, you've got a much tougher job closing the breechblock.

A lot of crewmen keep the springs under full tension. That lets the breechblock close firmly, but the constant pressure wears on the springs and leads to early failure. It can also close with enough force to damage the br...

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