TM 55-1520-240-23-10
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REMOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER (BOTTLE) (30402103)
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INITIAL SETUP
Applicable Configurations:
All
Tools:
Aircraft Mechanic’s Tool Kit, NSN 5180-00-323-4692
Open End Wrench, 1-1/2 Inch
Workstand
Materials:
Paper Tags (E264)
Lockwire (E231)
Parts:
Pressure Seal Cap
Personnel Required:
Medium Helicopter Repairer (2)
Equipment Condition:
Battery Disconnected (Task 1-39)
Electrical Power Off
Helicopter Grounded (Task 1-29)
FIRE EXT AGENT Switch in Center (OFF) Position
Both FIRE PULL Handles Pushed In
General Safety Instructions:
When not mounted in helicopter, fire
extinguishers (bottles) can become
dangerous missiles if discharged. Do
not detonate, discharge, or abuse fire
extinguishers. Injury to personnel can
result. Remove cartridges (squibs)
when extinguishers are removed for
storage.
Do not attempt to perform a continuity
test on the cartridge. It could fire and
discharge the bottle.
Shunt the unserviceable live cartridge.
Tag the cartridge unserviceable. State
the reason for its removal, the date
it was installed, and the date it was
removed. Place the unserviceable
cartridge in same container that
replacement cartridge was packed.
Ship cartridge to the Ammunition
Supply Activity.
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