TM 9-2350-261-20-1
R E P L A C E F U E L T A N K S ( M 5 7 7 A 2 A N D M 1 0 6 8 O N L Y)
D E S C R I P T I O N
This task covers:
Remove (page 6-73).
Install (page 6-74).
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
Materials/Parts:
Sealing compound (Item 46, App C)
Key washers (6)
Self-locking nut (4)
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
References:
See your -10
Equipment Conditions:
Engine stopped/shutdown and ramp lowered
(see your -10)
Battery ground lead disconnected (page 13-2)
Map board removed (see your -10)
Work tables removed
(page 24-173, 24-175 or 24-178)
Fuel tanks drained (page &50)
Rear bilge pump discharge tube removed
(page 16-11)
Fuel quantity transmitter removed
(page 6-54)
Fuel tank access cover removed (page 6-57)
Fuel tank filler flange removed (page 6-59)
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Disconnect four supply hoses (1) and four
adapters (2) from fuel tanks (3 and 4).
Loosen two clamps (5) and remove two
supply hoses (6) from fuel tanks (3 and 4).
Disconnect vent hose (7) from elbow (8).
Disconnect vent hose (9) from elbow (10).
Remove six screws (11), key washers (12),
two plates (13), and two brackets (14) that
secure front of fuel tanks (3 and 4) on
sponson. Discard tab washers.
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Change 3
6-73
REMOVE
