TM 55-1520-240-23-1
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SERVICE HELICOPTER AFTER FLYABLE STORAGE
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
As Required
Materials:
Cloths (E120)
Dry Cleaning Solvent (E161)
Hydraulic Fluid (E197)
Gloves (E186)
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer
Inspector
Others As Required
References:
DA PAM 738-751
TM 11-1520-240-20
TM 11-6140-203-23
TM 55-1520-240-10
Task 1-26 or 1-27
Task 1-39
Tasks 1-51 thru 1-68
Task 1-88
Task 1-89
Equipment Condition:
Tiedown Lines Removed (Task 1-26 or 1-27)
Protective Covers Removed (Task 1-32)
Clean Fuselage (Task 1-76)
General Safety Instructions:
Dry cleaning solvent (E161) is
combustible and toxic. It can irritate
skin and cause burns Use only with
adequate ventilation, away from open
flame. In case of contact, immediately
flush skin or eyes with water for
at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention for eyes.
Do not perform system or operational
checks until systems or components
are depreserved and serviced.
Equipment can be damaged.
PREPARE AIRFRAME
1.
Remove tape and barrier material from fuselage
openings. Wipe clean. Use cloth (E120) damp
with solvent (E161).
2.
Remove cheesecloth screens from drains. Close
drain plugs in fuselage, ramp, and pod sections.
Remove tape. Use cloth (E120) damp with
solvent (E161). Wear gloves (E186).
3.
Open doors, windows, and ramp to ventilate
helicopter.
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