TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010
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GENERAL INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
a.
Cleaning.
Clean all parts before inspection.
Check for defects such as physical distortion, wear, cracks, and
pitting.
b.
Sealing Surfaces.
Inspect all surfaces in contact with gaskets, packings, or seals for nicks and burns.
If any
defect is found, remove it before assembly.
c.
Tubing, Hoses, and Fittings.
Inspect all hose surfaces for broken or frayed fabric.
Check for brakes caused
by sharp kinks or contact with other parts of the vehicle.
Inspect fittings, tubing, mating surfaces, and threads
for nicks, cracks, scratches, and other damage.
Replace any defective part.
After assembly and during initial
vehicle operation periods, check for leaks.
d.
Electrical Parts.
Inspect all wiring harnesses for broken, chafed, or burned wiring.
Inspect all terminal
connectors for loose connections and broken parts.
e.
Metal Parts.
Visually inspect all castings and weldments for cracks.
Parts that carry a great load should
receive magnetic particle inspection. Critical nonferrous parts may be inspected with fluorescent penetrant.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
a.
Preparation.
When unpacking items, remove all packing material, barrier paper, tape, plastic bags,
protective caps, and protective grease coatings.
Handle and store removed components carefully.
CAUTION
Use sealing compound sparingly and only on male threads.
Do not apply
compound on first two threads to avoid contamination of system from compound.
Do not apply compound to hose connections or fittings with preformed packings.
Damage to equipment may result.
b.
Sealing Compounds.
Use sealing compounds as required in each maintenance task.
c.
Torquing.
Tighten bolts, screws, washers, hoses, and fittings as required in WP 0158 or in each maintenance
task.
d.
Identification Tags.
Put hoses, tubes, lines, and electrical wiring in place by matching identification tags and
markings on equipment.
e.
Hoses, Air Lines, and Wiring.
After installing hoses, air lines, and wiring, ensure that they do not contact
moving parts or component edges.
Secure in place, out of way, with cable ties and cushion clips.
f.
Hose and Fitting Tightening Procedures.
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