b. Removal. Refer to TM 5-6115-586-12 for fuel
d. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(1) Clean fuel boost pump parts using an
tank removal instructions.
approved solvent. Dry with filtered compressed air.
c. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(2) Visually inspect all parts for breakage,
(1) Flush fuel tank with an approved solvent
wear, corrosion, or other forms of damage.
and dry with filtered compressed air.
(3) Replace parts damaged beyond simple
(2) Inspect fuel tank fitting bosses for
repair.
crossed, stripped or peened threads.
(4) If receptacle is damaged, replace with
(3) Inspect for cracks, ruptures or punctures.
new receptacle and resolder electrical wiring in
(4) Repair bosses using simple repair,
accordance with MIL-S-6872 using solder SN60-WRP2
replace tank if damaged beyond simple repair or if
per Fed Spec QQ-S-571. After reinstalling screws (9),
inspection requirements are not met.
install new lockwire (8) in accordance with MS33540.
4-7. Air Inlet Duct and Screen Assembly
e. Assembly. Assemble the fuel boost pump by
a. General.
reversing the disassembly sequence given in paragraph
(1) The screen assembly prevents large
c, above while observing special instructions on
objects from entering the air inlet duct.
soldering given in paragraph d, (4), above.
(2) The air inlet duct directs air from the
f. Installation. Refer to TM 5-6115-586-12 for fuel
enclosure air inlet to the air inlet plenum assembly.
boost pump installation instructions.
4-5. Fuel Filter
manual to remove the air inlet duct and screen
a. The fuel filter is mounted on an upright bracket
assembly.
on the skid assembly.
The fuel filter is located
c. Disassembly. Do not disassemble the air inlet
downstream of the skid mounted fuel tank in the fuel
duct unless inspection reveals damage. If disassembly
system.
is required, follow sequence of index numbers I through
b. Refer to TM 5-6115-586-12 for removal,
20 assigned to figure 4-2.
disassembly, cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, and
d. Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
reinstallation instructions.
(1) Clean the air inlet duct using an approved
4-6. Fuel Tank
solvent.
(2) Inspect for cracks, tears, holes or dents.
a. General. The fuel tank is mounted in a cradle
(3) Inspect riveted components for security
on the skid. The fuel tank acts as a reservoir and
and damage.
contains enough fuel to permit unit operation while
(4) Inspect
seal
for
security
and
switching from one external fuel source to another.
serviceability.
(5) Inspect nut plates for security and
damage.
(6) Inspect screen for broken wires.
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