Chapter 3. AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TM 55-1730-215-13&P

AVIATION UNIT AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Section I.

REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

REPAIR PARTS.

Repair parts are listed and illustrated in Appendix C of this manual.

3-2. SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT. No special test equipment is required.

3-3. SPECIAL TOOLS. Two special tools are required for refacing check ball seats of the hydraulic pump.

These tools are locally manufactured per instructions contained in Appendix E.

3-4. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. For authorized common tools and equipment refer to the

Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your unit.

Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

3-5. PREPARATION FOR USE. Preparation for use consists of uncrating, final assembly, inspection and

depreservation procedures. For specific details, refer to table 3-1.

3-6. UNCRATING. The maintenance platform is shipped partially assembled, in 2 wooden crates 83 1/4

inches long, 43 1/4 inches wide, and 27 inches high. Using standard practices, remove platform and unassembled

components from crate.

NOTE

When uncrating allow for 77 inches minimum headroom for assembled platform.

a. Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the

damage on DD Form 6, Packing Improvement Report.

b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in

accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 738-751.

e. Check to see of the equipment has been modified. If any item that affects the strength of the structure of the

proper operation of hydraulic parts or the effectiveness of handrails has been changed or is missing, the platform will

not be used as received.