TM 1-1520-238-23
12-120
Change 7
12.38.
PRIMARY AND RESERVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER REMOVAL
12.38.1. Description
This task covers:
Removal. Cleaning. Inspection.
12.38.2. Initial Setup
Tools:
Aircraft mechanic’s tool kit (item 376, App H)
1 x 3/8-inch drive open end socket wrench crowfoot
attachment (item 93, App H)
1 1/16 & 1 1/4-inch open end wrench (item 416, App H)
1 & 1 1/8-inch open end wrench (item 417, App H)
Light duty laboratory apron (item 27, App H)
Chemical protective gloves (item 154, App H)
Industrial goggles (item 156, App H)
Adjustable air filtering respirator (item 262, App H)
Materials/Parts:
Disposable applicator (item 29A, App F)
Cloth (item 52, App F)
Corrosion preventive compound (item 63A, App F)
Wire (item 226, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
2.2
Access doors T250L, T250R, T290L,
T290R, and L325 opened
13.3
ENCU removed (if required)
WARNING
To avoid serious injury to person-
nel, cartridges must be removed be-
fore shipment or storage of fire
extinguishers.
Each actuator stud must be wired to
ground stud to prevent accidental
discharge of fire extinguishers.
These extinguishers are filled with a
dangerous chemical. All personnel
must wear safety goggles when re-
moving extinguishers. If extin-
guisher discharges, it can burn
eyes and skin. Wash chemical off
skin with water and seek medical
aid.
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