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 TM 5-2805-261-13
4-24. FUEL TANK INSPECTION/TEST
This task covers:
Fuel tank inspection and pressure testing.
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
T11 Pressure tester - S34
Fuel tank drained
T12 Adapter - 389945
Syringe
Materials/Parts:
Tank of water
Personnel Required:
Approximate Time Required (minutes):
1 Mechanic
45
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
INSPECTION
Fuel tank and hoses
Inspect for leaks.
If leaks are suspected, pressure test tank and hose
assembly.
PRESSURE TEST
1. Fuel cap (1)
Remove.
Disengage cap anchor and completely remove cap
from tank.
2. Fuel tank (2)
Empty.
Fuel tank must be emptied completely. Use a
syringe to remove the last of the fuel.
NOTE
If any fuel remains in the tank
during testing it could conceal
a leak.
3. Pressure tester
Attach to fuel tank.
adapter (3)
4. Fuel cap (1)
Install in adapter
without anchor.
4-34
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