TM 1-1500-204-23-9
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1-1. Purpose. This volume provides general information
pertaining to tools and ground equipment used in aircraft
maintenance.
The
application
of
materials
and
techniques used on specific aircraft is not covered in this
volume. Specific aircraft application, usage, and
substitution
are
found
in
the
individual
aircraft
maintenance manuals. This volume is of maximum
benefit to the mechanic who desires information about the
various types of tools and ground support equipment used
in aircraft maintenance. This volume furnishes the
mechanic a source of information about how to perform
various mechanical functions which are used on all
aircraft. This volume is not a requisitioning authority, and
applicable repair parts and special tools list should be
consulted to obtain the unit of issue and National Stock
Number
of
the
items
required
for
maintenance.
1-2. Scope. General information to guide aircraft
maintenance personnel is covered within this volume;
however, no attempt has been made to include special
parts or equipment which are applicable only to individual
or specific aircraft. General tool procedures and practices
are discussed in Chapter 2. Chapter 3 describes
measuring tools, while basic tools are covered in Chapter
4. Pneumatic and electric tools are discussed in Chapter
5 and Chapter 6. Special aircraft maintenance tools are
covered in Chapter 7. Principles of torque and torque
tools are described in Chapter 8. Finally, Chapter 9
covers ground support equipment.
1-3. Consumable Materials. Refer to TM 1-1500204-
23-6 for consumable materials in this volume.
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