PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT (AVIM)

TM 55-2835-209-23 Section Vlll PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT 1-28 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT (AVIM) This task covers: a. Preservation b. Remove APU from Maintenance Stand c. In- stall APU in Shipping Container INITIAL SETUP Tools: Aircraft Inspection Tool Kit (T49) Container, 4 Quart Capacity Electrical Tool Kit (T46) Engine Repairman’s Tool Kit (T47) Exhaust Cover External DC Power Supply (T76) Eye Protection Torque Wrench 30-150 inch-pounds Personnel Required: 68B Aircraft Powerplant Inspector 68B Engine Powerplant Repairer 68F Aircraft Electrician Materials/Parts: Barrier Material (D3) Low Pressure Compressed Air Lubricating Oil (D17) Nitrogen Pressurizing System Pressure Sensitive Tape (D38) References: Tasks 2-1, 2-2, 4-1, 4-9, 4-18, 6-2 Equiment Conditions: APU in Maintenance Stand General Safety Instructions: Engine fuel is toxic and flam- mable. To prevent personnel injury, avoid contact with eyes and repeated or prolonged contact with skin. Compressed air is dangerous when directed toward yourself or another person. The air- stream or material blown by the airstream can cause inju- ry, particularly to the eyes and face. Use goggles to pro- tect eyes and face. Do not exceed 30 PSI. Do not direct airstream toward yourself or another person. PRESERVATION 1. Remove fuel control upper cover (Task 4-1). 2. Disconnect fuel manifold assembly 4. from fuel nozzle assemblies (Task 4-18). 3. Connect suitable drain tubes to fuel manifold assembly disconnected in step 2. Place open end of drain tube in suitable container. Disconnect electrical connector from fuel solenoid valve. Apply 28 vdc to fuel solenoid valve to open valve. 1-22 Change 1