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TM 5-5430-218-13
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1.
SCOPE
a.
Type of Manual.
This operation and maintenance manual includes operator, unit and intermediate
direct support maintenance of a 3,000 gallon collapsible fuel tank.
b.
Model Numder and Equipment Name.
Tank, Fabric, Collapsible, 3,000 Gallon.
c.
Purpose of Equipment. The 3,000 gallon tank is a collapsible fabric container designed to store
petroleum-based fuels. The collaspible is intended for use as a fuel storage container when small
capacity quick storage facilities are needed, and where permanent fuel storage facilities are not
available. The tank will be used to store fuel that is off loaded from shipping tankers and then used
to dispense fuel to support operations. The tank is primarily used in quick-response deployment
operations.
d. Special Limitations Equipment.
Tank fittings are made of aluminum alloy and can easily be
damaged. Special care should be taken when handling tank components during assembly and
disassembly.
1-2.
MAINTENANCE FORMS,
RECORDS AND REPORTS.
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed
by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1-3.
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR’S).
If the 3,000 gallon tank needs improvement, send an EIR. Users, should report problems with the
equipment design, or performance. Mail an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report) to: Commander, US Army
Aviation and Troop Command, ATTN: AMSAT-I-MDO 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St. Louis,
MO 63120-1798. A reply will be sent.
1-4.
WARRANTY INFORMATION.
There is no warranty information provided in this technical manual.
1-5.
NOMENCLATURE CROSS-REFERENCE LIST
This listing inches nomenclature cross-references used in this manual.
Common Name
Official Nomenclature
Change 1 1-1
Dike
Berm
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