TM 55-1520-240-23-8
10-6
REMOVE MAIN FUEL TANK
10-6
INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanics Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Padded Support
Wrench, Open End, 1-1/2 Inch
Wrench, Open End, 1-7/8 Inch
Grounded Container, 2 Quart
Materials:
Cloths (E135)
Penetrating Lubricant (E236)
Barrier Material (E80)
Tape (E388)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (2)
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Helicopter Grounded (Task 1-29)
Main Fuel Tank Defueled (Task 10-34 or 10-35)
Forward Landing Gear Access Panel Removed (Task
2-178 or 2-180)
Aft Intertank Pod Panel Opened (Task 2-185)
Main Fuel Tank Vent Fairing Removed (Task 10-63)
Fuel Tank Purged (Task 10-2)
General Safety Instructions:
All regulations and instructions
for handling fuels shall be strictly
observed.
10-39