TM-9-2350-238-34-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS, RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-238-34-1 - Page 8 of 292
TM 9-2350-238-34- 1
1-3. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE (CONT) .
(2)
Destruction must be as complete as the available time, equipment, and personnel wil l
permit. Since complete destruction requires considerable time, priorities must be established so the
more essential parts are destroyed first.
(3)
The same essential parts must be destroyed on all like units to prevent the enemy from
constructing a complete unit from undamaged parts .
(4)
Spare parts and accessories must be given the same priority as parts installed on the
equipment .
c.
Methods.
To destroy equipment adequately and uniformly, all personnel of the unit mus t
know the plan and priority of destruction and be trained in the methods of destruction.
d.
References.
Read TM 750-244-6 for information on destruction of mechanical equipment .
Read TM 750-244-5-1 for information on destruction of ammunition .
1-4. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.
Administrative storage is restricted t o
90 days and must not be extended. Refer to TM 9-2350-238-20-1 for detailed instructions on
administrative storage .
1-5. OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE, NAMES, AND DESIGNATIONS .
Nomenclature Cross-Reference List .
Common Nam e
Official Nomenclatur e
Compression sprin g
Crossover vent tub e
Fuel filler neck cap
Fuel level transmitter
Insulating rin g
Left fabric fuel cell
Lockwir e
Plug connecto r
Right fabric fuel cell
Snap ring spacer
Upper insulating rin g
Outer contact set compression spring
Metallic bent tube
Fuel filler neck assembly cap
Fuel sending unit liquid quantity transmitter
Cover contact set insulating plus
Left hand fuel cell
Nonelectrical wir e
Plug shell assembly
Engine fuel tank
Receptacle to terminal board snap ring spacer
Upper insulating plus
1-6. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR).
If you r
M578 vehicle needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one
who can tell us what you don’t like about your equipment. Let us know why you don’t like the
design. Put it on an SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander, US
Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-Q, Warren, Ml 48397-5000. We will send you a
reply .
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