TM 55-2835-209-23
Section Vlll PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
1-28 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT (AVIM)
This task covers: a. Preservation b.
Remove APU from Maintenance Stand c. In-
stall APU in Shipping Container
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Aircraft Inspection Tool Kit (T49)
Container, 4 Quart Capacity
Electrical Tool Kit (T46)
Engine Repairman’s Tool Kit (T47)
Exhaust Cover
External DC Power Supply (T76)
Eye Protection
Torque Wrench 30-150 inch-pounds
Personnel Required:
68B Aircraft Powerplant Inspector
68B Engine Powerplant Repairer
68F Aircraft Electrician
Materials/Parts:
Barrier Material (D3)
Low Pressure Compressed Air
Lubricating Oil (D17)
Nitrogen Pressurizing System
Pressure Sensitive Tape (D38)
References:
Tasks 2-1, 2-2, 4-1, 4-9, 4-18, 6-2
Equiment Conditions:
APU in Maintenance Stand
General Safety Instructions:
Engine fuel is toxic and flam-
mable.
To prevent personnel
injury, avoid contact with
eyes and repeated or prolonged
contact with skin.
Compressed air is dangerous
when directed toward yourself
or another person.
The air-
stream or material blown by
the airstream can cause inju-
ry, particularly to the eyes
and face.
Use goggles to pro-
tect eyes and face.
Do not
exceed 30 PSI. Do not direct
airstream toward yourself or
another person.
PRESERVATION
1.
Remove fuel control upper cover
(Task 4-1).
2.
Disconnect fuel manifold assembly
4.
from fuel nozzle assemblies (Task
4-18).
3.
Connect suitable drain tubes to fuel
manifold assembly disconnected in
step 2.
Place open end of drain
tube in suitable container.
Disconnect electrical connector from
fuel solenoid valve.
Apply 28 vdc
to fuel solenoid valve to open
valve.
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