TM 1-1520-238-23
E-9
SECTION III. SHORT TERM STORAGE
E.7.
SHORT TERM STORAGE – 1 TO 45 DAYS
This task covers:
Short Term Storage.
E.7.1. 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)
Materials/Parts:
Barrier material (item 32, App F)
Corrosion preventive compound (item 62, App F)
Hydraulic fluid (item 92, App F)
Rubber band (item 151, App F)
Tape (item 207, App F)
Personnel Required:
67R
Attack Helicopter Repairer
67R3F
Attack Helicopter Repairer/Technical
Inspector
152FG
Maintenance Test Pilot
References:
TM 1-1270-476-20
TM 1-1500-204-23
TM 1-1500-328-25
TM 1-1520-238-PMS
TM 1-5855-265-20
TM 9-1090-208-23-1
TM 11-6140-203-14-1
TM 11-6140-203-14-2
TM 55-1500-344-23
TM 55-1520-238-10
TM 55-2840-248-23
Equipment Conditions:
Ref
Condition
1.57
Helicopter safed
TM 55-2840-248-23
Engine 10-hour/14-day in-
spection performed
TM 1-1520-238-PMS
10-hour/14-day inspection
performed
NOTE
Refer to TM 1-1500-204-23 for general procedures for storage of aircraft.
E.7.2. Short Term Storage
a. Start and operate auxiliary power unit (APU) (para 1.74).
(1) Allow APU to operate for 10 to 15 minutes.
b. Perform engine ground run-up procedures (TM 55-1520-238-10).
(1) Allow engines to run at idle for 5 minutes.
(2) Shut engines down and allow to cool.
c. Perform engine wash procedures (TM 55-2840-248-23).
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