Cleaning/Inspection. - TM-9-2320-279-20-10551

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Fuel System Maintenance instructions (Cont)

(14) Remove three nuts (25) from three tee

bolts (26) and remove three fuel tank

straps (16) from three fuel tank

brackets (22).

(15) Remove three bracket liners (27) from

three fuel tank brackets (22) and three

strap liners (28) from three fuel tank

straps (16).

b. Cleaning/Inspection.

WARINING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful

vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

(1) Clean fuel tank straps and fuel tank brackets with dry cleaning solvent, wire brush, and cloth.

Clean liners with soapy water. Rinse liners clean with clear water.

(2) Inspect fuel tank brackets and fuel tank straps for cracks, breaks, and badly rusted areas.

Inspect bracket liners for brittleness, cracks, and breaks.

(3) Purge and clean fuel tank (TB 43-0212), as required.

(4) Inspect fuel tank for cracks, broken welds, and stripped threads.

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