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TM 10-4320-351-14
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE.
Type of Manual:
Operator's, Unit, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance
Including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL)
Model Number and Name:
Pumping Assembly, Advanced Aviation Forward Area Refueling System,
Part Number 13230E5865
Purpose of Equipment:
To provide a day or night, soldier-portable, pumping assembly capable of providing fuel
at a rate of fifty-five gallons per minute to each of four nozzles separated by a distance of
100 feet (30.5 m), and to operate satisfactorily from 120°F (48.9°C) to -25°F (-31.7°C).
1.2 MAINTENANCE FORMS AND PROCEDURES.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pam 738-
750 as contained in Maintenance Management Update.
1.3 CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army material is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion
problem with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the
problem in future items.
While corrosion is typically associated with rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials such as
rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of these materials may be a corrosion problem.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using Standard Form 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report. Use
of keywords such as "corrosion", "rust", "deterioration", or "cracking" will ensure that the information is identified as a CPC
problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in DA Pam 738-750.
1.4 SAFETY, CARE AND HANDLING.
The pumping assembly may be used to pump various fuels. It must be assumed that residual fuel and fuel vapors are
always present in the pumping assembly, even after draining or purging. Therefore the equipment must always be
handled with the same degree of caution as actual fuel. One or more fully charged fire extinguishers must be present at
all times, not only during fueling operation. In addition, fuels may contain toxic additives. Rubber gloves should always
be worn when handling pumping assembly components that are in regular contact with fuel.
A static electric charge is always present in all fuels. The charge increases when the fuel is being pumped, stirred, shook,
or splashed. Any physical movement of the fuel will increase the static charge. If the charge is allowed to build
sufficiently it will discharge, causing a spark that will ignite fuel vapors. The build up of static electric charge is controlled
by bonding and grounding of all fuel handling equipment. Ground rods and grounding cable assemblies must be
inspected, maintained and used consistently and conscientiously to prevent fuel ignition due to electrostatic discharge.
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