TM 55-1510-220-10Section XII. SERVICING, PARKING, AND MOORING2-88. GENERAL.The following paragraphs include the proceduresnecessary to service the aircraft except lubrication. Thelubrication requirements of the aircraft are covered in theaircraft maintenance manual. Table 2-9, 2-10, 2-11 and 2-12are used for identification of fuel, oil, etc. used to service theaircraft. The servicing instructions provide procedures andprecautions necessary to service the aircraft.2-89. FUEL HANDLING PRECAUTIONS.Table 2-2, Fuel Quantity Data, lists the quantity andcapacity of fuel tanks in the aircraft. Service the fuel tanksafter each flight to keep moisture out of the tanks and to keepthe bladder type cells from drying out. Observe the followingprecautions:WARNINGDuring warm weather open fuel capsslowly to prevent being sprayed withfuel.WARNINGWhen aviation gasoline is used in aturbine engine, extreme cautionshould be used when around thecombustion chamber and exhaust areato avoid cuts or abrasions. Theexhaust deposits contain lead oxidewhich will cause lead poisoning.CAUTIONProper procedures for handling JP-4and JP-5 fuel cannot be over stressed.Clean, fresh fuel shall be used and theentrance of water into the fuel storageor aircraft fuel system must be kept toa minimum.CAUTIONWhen conditions permit, the aircraftshall be positioned so that the windwill carry the fuel vapors away fromall possible sources of ignition. Thefuel vehicle shall be positioned tomaintain a minimum distance of 10feet from any part of the aircraft,while maintaining a minimumdistance of 20 feet between the fuelingvehicle and the fuel filler point.a.Shut off unnecessary electrical equipment on theaircraft, including radar and radar equipment. The masterswitch may be left on, to monitor fuel quantity gages, butshall not be moved during the fueling operation. Do notallow operation of any electrical tools, such as drills orbuffers, in or near the aircraft during fueling.b.Keep fuel servicing nozzles free of snow, water, andmud at all times.c.Carefully remove snow, frost, water, and ice fromthe aircraft fuel filler cap area before removing the fuel fillercap (fig. 2-31). Remove only one aircraft tank filler cap atany one time, and replace each one immediately after theservicing operation is completed.Table 2-9. Approved Military Fuels, Oil, Fluids and Unit CapacitiesSYSTEMSPECIFICATIONCAPACITYFuelMIL-T-5624 (JP-4 and JP-5)542 U.S. Gals.Engine OilMIL-L-2369914 U.S. Quarts per engineHydraulic Brake SystemMIL-H-56061 U.S. PintOxygen SystemMIL-0-27210128 Cubic FeetToilet ChemicalMonogram DG-193 OuncesChange 2 2-80
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