TM 55-1520-240-23-8
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INSTALL AFT FUEL TANK
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RAISE AND INSTALL FUEL TANK
6.
Clean beam (12) and top edge (13) of tank (1).
Use dry cleaning solvent (E162) and cloths
(E135). Wear goggles to protect eyes. Wear
gloves (E186).
7.
Apply thin coat of parting agent (E307) along
beam (12). Use tongue depressor (E424). Wear
gloves (E186).
8.
Apply coat of sealant (E336) on top inner edge of
tank (13). Use tongue depressor (E424). Wear
gloves (E186).
9.
Remove barrier material and tape from flange of
elbow (14) and flange of fitting (15). Clean faces
of flanges. Use dry cleaning solvent (E162) and
cloths (E135). Wear goggles to protect eyes.
Wear gloves (E186).
10.
With aid from helper, raise tank (1) to installed
position and support tank.
11.
Install 17 bolts (17) and washers (18). Apply
sealant (E336) over head of bolts.
12.
Apply a bead of parting agent (E307) and then
sealant (E336) to top outside edge of tank (1)
where tank meets skin of aircraft.
13.
Remove padded support (2).
14.
Install four bolts (18) and washers (19).
Do not allow fittings to turn when
connecting fuel hoses to access door.
Otherwise, fittings can fall and cause
blockage.
15.
Remove cap from fitting (20) and plug from hose
(21). Connect hose.
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