Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-1730-215-13-P0017

TM 55-1730-215-13 & P

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. This technical manual includes Operator, Aviation Unit Maintenance (Avum), and Aviation Intermediate

Maintenance (AVIM) Instructions for the Platform, Aircraft Maintenance Type B-4A, Figure 1-1.

b. Equipment Name and Type Number. Platform, Aircraft Maintenance, Type B-4A. An identification name-

plate is located on the upper frame assembly at the rear cross member near the upper ladder mounting brackets. A

warning plate and a service instruction plate are also located on this cross member.

c. Purpose of Equipment. The Platform is an adjustable height assembly to be used as an elevated work platform

during aircraft maintenance.

d. Special Limitations on Equipment.

(1) Maximum Load Capacity: 500 Pounds.

(2) Maximum Towing Speed: 5 MPH.

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORM, RECORDS AND REPORTS. Department of the Army Forms and procedures

used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-751 Functional User Manual for the Army

Maintenance System-Aviation (TAMMS-A).

1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Refer to TM 750-244-1-3,

procedure for Destruction of Aviation Support Equipment (FSC 1700) for instructions on destroying this equipment.

1-4. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT. Refer to Chapter 3, Section VI.

1-5. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR). EIRs can and must be

submitted by anyone who is aware of an unsatisfactory condition with the equipment design or use. It is not necessary

to show a new design or list a better way to perform a precedure, just simply tell why the design is unfavorable or why

a procedure is difficult. EIR may be submitted on SF 368 ( Quality Deficiency Report). Mail directly to: Commander,

U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command, ATTN: AMSAT-I-MDO, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd, St. Louis, MO

63120-1798. A reply will be furnished to you.

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