TM 1-1520-238-23
Change 1
10-597
10.139. AUXILIARY FUEL TANK INSTALLATION
10.139.1. Description
This task covers:
Assembly. Installation.
10.139.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
10-inch adjustable wrench (item 405, App H)
1 & 1 1/8-inch open end wrench (item 417, App H)
0 - 300 inch-pound 3/8-inch drive click type torque
wrench (item 439, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Petrolatum (item 138, App F)
Antiseize compound (item 29, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
Two persons to assist
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
10.137
Auxiliary fuel tank kit (two tank) installed
or
10.141
Auxiliary fuel tank kit (four tank) installed
CAUTION
Ensure that main landing gear shock struts have been properly serviced (para 1.40 and para 1.41).
To prevent damage to pylon, do not articulate pylon with auxiliary fuel tank kit and attaching
hardware installed.
NOTE
This task is typical for all four auxiliary fuel tanks.
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