TM 55-4920-429-13
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. General.
This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions for the Advanced Flight Control System
(AFCS) Line Test Set 145 G0009- 1. (See fig. 1-1.) The operational information provided is intended to
provide personnel with an understanding of the purpose and functions of various circuits contained in
the test set without including external circuits with which they interface in normal testing.
Maintenance information is intended to provide sufficient knowledge to fully support testing, trou-
bleshooting, and repair of the test set.
1-2. Purpose.
The test set is used for conducting flight-line maintenance of the CH-47D helicopter AFCS in field
operations. In place of the AFCS computer, it provides drive and excitation signals to drive/monitor
AFCS components.
1-3. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment.
Use equipment forms and records in accordance with instructions in DA PAM 738-751.
1-4. Reporting of Equipment Manual Improvements.
The reporting of errors, omissions, and recommendations for improving this publication by the individual
user is encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications)
and forward direct to Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd., St.
Louis, MO 63120-1798, ATTN: AMSAT-I-MDO.
1-5. Temporary Storage.
Storage of equipment issued to, and used by, Army activities shall be in accordance with TM 1-1500-204-23
Series and TB 750-25-1.
1-6. Destruction of Army Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
Destruction of Army equipment to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2.
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