TM 55-2840-231-23
1-3. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS AND REPORTS. Department of the Army forms and procedures
used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA Pamphlet 738-751, Functional Users/
Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System - Aviation (TAMMS-A).
1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIAL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Destroy engine when evacuation to
safety is not possible to prevent use by enemy. Refer to TM 750-244-1-5.
a. Demolition of Engine by Explosives. Use explosives to destroy engine. Place explosives, whenever
possible in inlet and exhaust opening of engine. Detonate when personnel have withdrawn to a safe
distance or cover. Explosives may also be detonated under an engine stored in a shipping container.
b. Demolition of Engine Using Mechanical Means. Smash all cast parts to destroy engine
mechanically. A smashed compressor housing will cause engine to become inoperable. Other parts and
accessories may be smashed or crushed as time permits. When more than one engine is to be destroyed
mechanically, insure similiar parts on each engine are destroyed.
c. Demolition of Engine by Fire. An incendiary grenade or any other source of intense and sustained
combustion may be used to destroy the engine by fire.
1.5. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE. Requirements are part of maintenance instructions. Refer to Section
VII
.
1.6. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC). Refer to TM 55-0411 for information about
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC).
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
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Equipment Purpose, Capabilities and Features
Description of Engine Operation
Fuel and Control System
Compressor
Turbine
Combustion Section
Power and Accessory Gearbox
Gas Producer Fuel Control
Power Turbine Governor
Fuel Pump and Filter Assembly
Lubrication System
Fuel Nozzle
Ignition System
Temperature Measurement System
Anti-Icing System
Acceleration Bleed Air System
Air Bleed Extraction
Engine Leading Particulars
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