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TM 10-3835-231-13
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Inspection and Preservation. The inspection and preservation program must be well-organized and in a location
where the equipment can be kept in good condition until it is packed and ready for storage or shipment. The
operating authority may decide to perform certain parts of the cleaning program at this final inspection location or
certain parts of inspection and preservation at the TPT site at their option.
(1)
The primary purpose of the inspection before preservation action is to locate and note faults or missing
items in the equipment so that the next user or storage activity is aware of what must be done to bring the
equipment up to a usable level established by the proper authority. Usually it is not expected that any
major repair or replacement work will be accomplished at the operational area sites. Minor repair work
such as tightening fasteners, removing corrosion before preservation, etc. should be done before
preservation and packing. Other work required must be listed for action by the designated storage point or
the next user as the case may be. Equipment that cannot be used should not be shipped to a user facility,
but should be passed up through maintenance channels for disposition.
(2)
Another inspection should take place after preservation action has been taken.
CAUTION
The essence of proper preservation of all equipment is that it must be clean, free of
corrosion products, and dry, with no exceptions. Moisture or standing water
cannot be permitted. Painted equipment should be touched up or repainted before
packing.
(3)
Fabric Collapsible Tanks. (See TM 10-5430-219-12.)
(a)
If cleaning and drying has been conducted properly, there should be no further work required on the
fabric tanks themselves. If they are not dry and clean inside and outside, additional work may be
required.
(b)
The tanks are to be thoroughly inspected for flaws or faults prior to packing.
(c)
The valves, fittings, and hoselines that are part of the tank supply are to be treated as described in
TM 10-5430-219-12.
(4)
Hoseline Assemblies.
(a)
All hoseline assemblies are to be inspected for damage prior to repacking. They must be clean and
dry inside and out. Faults are to be listed. Minor faults should be repaired before packing. Hoseline
assembly ends are to be sealed or capped. End fittings are to be coated with a preservative
compound.
(b)
Check that transfer hoselines contained in storage containers are dry, when in doubt, the hoselines
should be removed and thoroughly dried.
(5)
Aluminum Fittings.
(a)
Aluminum fittings are to be inspected for damage and cleanliness. They must be dry.
(b)
Aluminum surfaces do not require preservative coatings. Other metals associated with the fitting
must be painted in accordance with TM 43-0139.
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