INSPECTION (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-10110

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

Fuel Tank, Lines and Fittings.

(2) Lines and Fittings (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

INSPECTION (cont)

b. Swivel connec-

Inspect for

Replace if defects observed;

(cont)

tors (1, 3,

cracks

refer to step 14 below for

6, 10, 14,

breaks

removal of swivel connec-

15, 17, 18,

damaged

tors from hose assembly

21, and 37)

threads

and 45 degree

distortion

connectors

(11 and 20)

c. Remaining parts

Inspect for

Replace if defects observed

cracks

breaks

distortion

damaged

threads

REPAIR

WARNING

If swivel connectors (1, 3, 6, 10, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, or 37) or 45 degree elbows (11 and 20)

require replacement, discard hose. If hose is reused, leakage could occur causing a fire

hazard.

Hose assem-

a. Swivel con-

Place connector socket in vise as shown

bly

nector

b. Mandrel assem-

Install in connector nipple; tighten nut of

bly tool

connector. Turn tool counterclockwise to

remove connector nipple and nut

c. Hose

Turn hose clockwise out of connector socket;

discard hose

NOTE

Repeat step 14 above to remove remaining connector from hose.

Hose assem-

a. 45 degree con-

Place 45 degree connector socket in vise.

bly (12 or

nector (11

Turn connector counterclockwise to remove

16)

or 20)

nipple and nut from elbow socket

b. Hose

Turn hose clockwise out of 45 degree connec-

tor socket; discard hose

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