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TM 10-4930-246-13&P
1-5.
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS
(EIR).
If your D-1 nozzle needs improvement,
let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us
what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or performance. Put it on an SF
368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander,
U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments
Command, ATTN: AMSTA-TR-E/MPA
Warren, Mi. 48397-50000.
We will send you a reply.
Section II. EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
1-6.
EQUIPMENT
CHARACTERISTICS,
CAPABILITIES,
AND FEATURES.
a.
Lightweight
and rugged.
b.
Modular
construction.
C.
Equipped with grounding
cable.
d.
Low pressure drop, under 7 psi at 600 US gpm (corrected).
e.
Self-adjusting
pressure loaded nose seal. No mechanical adjustments or springs used. Leak free under extreme
side loads, worn adapters and extreme temperatures.
f.
Nose seal can be changed with minimum
disassembly.
g.
Lead-in ramps of stainless steel for longer life.
h.
Positive mechanical interlock prevents fuel flow until nozzle is secured to aircraft adapter. Nozzle can not be
disconnected
until closed.
i.
Flow control handle fully protected from damage.
J.
Flow control handle of high strength Zinc-aluminum.
k.
Bicycle-type
handles for ease of operation.
l.
Inlet body includes a 45° elbow.
m.
Includes a swivel disconnect to ease connection.
Swivel is independent of quick disconnect coupling.
n.
Connects to 3-lug international
standard aircraft adapter.
o.
A hose end regulator
on the D-1R nozzle assembly provides a relatively constant pressure at its outlet to
control flow of fuel into the aircraft.
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