TM 55-1520-240-23-10
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INSPECT FIRE DETECTION SENSING ELEMENT
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Technical Inspection Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-5114
Materials:
None
Personnel Required:
Inspector
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Engine Work Platform Open (Task 2-2)
Engine Access Cover Open (Task 4-49)
References:
TM 1-1500-204-23
NOTE
Procedure is same to inspect fire
detection sensing element on No. 1
or No. 2 engine. No. 1 engine is
shown here.
1.
Replace fire detector element only if test or alarm
circuit shows malfunction.
Do not allow element to touch or
chafe on engine or engine cover.
Element can be damaged by chafing.
A damaged element can cause a
false fire indication or an inoperative
fire detection system resulting in
equipment damage and injury to
personnel.
2.
Element (1) shall not touch engine (2) or cover
(3).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
Close engine access cover (Task 4-50).
Close engine work platform (Task 2-2).
END OF TASK
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