PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-727

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 727

JUNE 2013
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-727 - Page 14 of 33
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PS 727
JUN 13
B-1 Maintenance Platform
B-1 Maintenance Platform
The newer, green B-1 maintenance plat-
form is supported and maintained by
TM 1-1730-201-13&P. The two stands look
slightly different but they have the same
NSN. For other ground support equipment
check out Chapter 9 of TM 1-1500-204-23-
9 for maintenance stand information.
M
echanics, maintenance platforms allow you to get
to places on your aircraft that are hard to reach.
Getting the most out of your maintenance
platform depends on putting your best efforts
into PMCS to keep them safe, sturdy,
mobile, adjustable, and dependable.
Check out TM 1-1730-201-13&P
for tips on the B-1 platform, NSN
1730-00-390-5618. Check out
TM 1-1730-215-13&P for tips
on the B-4A platform, NSN
follow these tips:
± Note:
The B-1 maintenance platform
tips below apply to the old, yellow B-1
stand which was supported by TM 55-
1730-223-13. The TM is now obsolete. So,
use these tips to take care of any yellow
platforms you still have in your hangar.
AGSE…
Keep Maintenance
Platforms Rolling!
✔
The platform should be complete
with handrails in place. Repair or
replace any corroded, cracked, bent or
missing parts on the frame, handrails,
steps and platform.
✔
Always remove the rail from the side
of the platform that will be flush against
the aircraft. Whenever all four rails are
installed, reinforce them by taping the
corners of the rails where they meet. Use
some duct tape, NSN 5640-00-103-2254.
✔
Make sure the immobilizing jacks are
working right. Set the foot pedals on the jacks
so the platform doesn’t move when the jacks
are in place. If foot pressure doesn’t easily set
the jack pads, grease their pivot points.
✔
Inspect wheels and casters for proper
operation. Check for proper lube and make
sure wheels are not worn out.
✔
Check the
static discharge
reel for missing
alligator clips
and frayed or
damaged static
wire. Make
sure the reel
turns freely.
✔
Make sure the lunette assembly
isn’t badly bent, cracked or missing
pieces like the steering pin, tie rods,
detent pins or the tongue.
✔
Check the handwheel for a broken
collapsible handle and any grinding or
binding. The same goes for the jackscrew.
Check it for cracks in the bellows, grinding
noise during operation or binding due to
a lack of lubrication.
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