TM 1-1500-204-23-8
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1.
Purpose.
This
volume
provides
general
information pertaining to machine and welding shop
practices. The application of materials and techniques
used on specific aircraft is not covered in this volume.
Specific aircraft application, usage, and substitution are
found in the individual aircraft maintenance manuals.
This volume is of maximum benefit to the mechanic who
desires information about machine and welding shop
practices and procedures. This volume furnishes the
mechanic a source of information about how to use and
care for equipment in the machine and welding shops.
This volume is not a requisitioning authority, and
applicable repair parts and special tools list should be
consulted to obtain the unit of issue and National Stock
Number of the items required for maintenance.
1-2.
Scope. General information to guide aircraft
maintenance personnel is covered within this volume;
however, no attempt has been made to include special
parts or equipment which are applicable only to individual
or specific aircraft. General information on machine shop
practices is contained in Chapter 2. Welding shop
practices are contained in Chapter 3.
1-3.
Consumable Materials. Refer to TM 1-1500-
204-23-6 for consumable materials in this volume.
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