TM 55-1510-220-10
Section XII. SERVICING, PARKING, AND MOORING
2-88. GENERAL.
The following paragraphs include the procedures
necessary to service the aircraft except lubrication. The
lubrication requirements of the aircraft are covered in the
aircraft maintenance manual. Table 2-9, 2-10, 2-11 and 2-12
are used for identification of fuel, oil, etc. used to service the
aircraft. The servicing instructions provide procedures and
precautions necessary to service the aircraft.
2-89. FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS.
Table 2-2, Fuel Quantity Data, lists the quantity and
capacity of fuel tanks in the aircraft. Service the fuel tanks
after each flight to keep moisture out of the tanks and to keep
the bladder type cells from drying out. Observe the following
precautions:
WARNING
During warm weather open fuel caps
slowly to prevent being sprayed with
fuel.
WARNING
When aviation gasoline is used in a
turbine
engine,
extreme
caution
should be used when around the
combustion chamber and exhaust area
to avoid cuts or abrasions. The
exhaust deposits contain lead oxide
which will cause lead poisoning.
CAUTION
Proper procedures for handling JP-4
and JP-5 fuel cannot be over stressed.
Clean, fresh fuel shall be used and the
entrance of water into the fuel storage
or aircraft fuel system must be kept to
a minimum.
CAUTION
When conditions permit, the aircraft
shall be positioned so that the wind
will carry the fuel vapors away from
all possible sources of ignition. The
fuel vehicle shall be positioned to
maintain a minimum distance of 10
feet from any part of the aircraft,
while
maintaining
a
minimum
distance of 20 feet between the fueling
vehicle and the fuel filler point.
a.
Shut off unnecessary electrical equipment on the
aircraft, including radar and radar equipment. The master
switch may be left on, to monitor fuel quantity gages, but
shall not be moved during the fueling operation. Do not
allow operation of any electrical tools, such as drills or
buffers, in or near the aircraft during fueling.
b.
Keep fuel servicing nozzles free of snow, water, and
mud at all times.
c.
Carefully remove snow, frost, water, and ice from
the aircraft fuel filler cap area before removing the fuel filler
cap (fig. 2-31). Remove only one aircraft tank filler cap at
any one time, and replace each one immediately after the
servicing operation is completed.
Table 2-9. Approved Military Fuels, Oil, Fluids and Unit Capacities
SYSTEM
SPECIFICATION
CAPACITY
Fuel
MIL-T-5624 (JP-4 and JP-5)
542 U.S. Gals.
Engine Oil
MIL-L-23699
14 U.S. Quarts per engine
Hydraulic Brake System
MIL-H-5606
1 U.S. Pint
Oxygen System
MIL-0-27210
128 Cubic Feet
Toilet Chemical
Monogram DG-19
3 Ounces
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