GASKET 3937197 - Caterpillar

PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Repair the cracked boom. Refer to Special Instruction, REHS4595,
"Procedures for the Repair of Cracks in Reach Booms" for the correct repair procedures for the type of crack. The special instruction details six different repair procedures, depending on the type of crack.
When claiming for repairs, refer to the Service Claim Allowances table for the correct claim allowances for the type of repair performed. The actual repair performed should be detailed in the claim story in the format that is shown in the example below.
Example: This is a claim story for a Type A and Type D crack repair with boom reinforcement.
Completed Special Instruction, REHS4595, to repair cracks in the boom.
Claiming per the service letter guidelines for the following repairs:
R&I ? 26 hours
Transportation of boom - $800
Repair for a type A crack ? 20 hours and $2300 misc
Repair for a type D crack ? 16 hours and $1800 misc
Installed Reinforcing Plates ? 12 hours labor and $1300 misc
Total Repair = Labor Hours = 74 hours
Misc. = $5400
Transportation = $800
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-10000 hrs,
0-60 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
10001-12000 hrs,
61-84 mo 33.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0%
This is a 26.0-hour job
The initial 26 hours is allowed for removal and installation of boom.
When applicable, up to $800 U.S. Dollars in transportation cost for the boom will be allowed.
For a Type A repair, an additional 20 hours and $2,300 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
For a Type B repair, an additional 23 hours and $2,300 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
For a Type C repair, an additional 13 hours and $1,800 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
For a Type D repair, an additional 16 hours and $1,800 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
For a Type E repair, an additional 19 hours and $3,200 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
For a Type F repair, an additional 22 hours and $3,200 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
If the optional reinforcement plates are installed, an additional 12 hours and $1,300 U.S. Dollars for material will be allowed.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.