AIR LINES AND PIPING -706880550

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

4-147. AIR LINES AND PIPING

THIS TASK COVERS:

Inspect c.

Installation

Removal

TOOLS REQUIRED

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12 .)

(Appendix B, Section lll, Item 1)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16 .)

a. Inspect.

WARNING

Death or serious injury could occur if compressed air is directed

against the skin. Always drain the air tank via the drain cocks prior to

maintaining the service brake valve.

NOTE

Refer to locator illustration on following page and air system

schematic in Appendix G for additional information.

(1) Check all fittings for tightness.

(2) Check for leaks with soap and water solution applied to all lines, fittings and components with air

system pressurized. No leakage is allowed.

b. Removal.

(1) Open drain cocks on six air tanks and drain air system.

(2) Loosen nuts on hose fittings as required.

(3) Remove hoses as required.

Installation.

(1) Install hoses.

(2) Tighten fittings.

(3) Start engine and charge air system.

(4) Check for air leaks (see para a.(2) above).

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