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TM 10-4930-250-13&P
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INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE.
Type of Manual:
Operator's and Unit Level Maintenance including
Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL)
Model Number and Name:
Advanced Aviation Forward Area Refueling System (AAFARS)
Purpose of Equipment:
To provide a day or night, soldier-portable, four-point refueling system capable of
providing filtered 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 AAFARS may be used to pump various fuels. It must be assumed that residual fuel and fuel vapors are present in the
A AFARS at all times, 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
operation. In addition, fuels may contain toxic additives. Rubber gloves should always be worn when handling AAFARS
components which 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 which will ignite fuel vapors. The build up of a static electric charge is controlled by bonding
and grounding of all fuel handling equipment. Ground rods and grounding cable assemblies are provided with the AAFARS
and must be inspected, maintained and used consistently and conscientiously to prevent fuel ignition due to electrostatic
discharge.
Fuels are dangerous under all conditions. Always observe fuel handling safety precautions.
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