TB 1-1520-238-20-79
2.
Task/Inspection Suspense Date.
a. Reposition Fuel Adapter to original position if previously rotated 180 degrees lAW AH-64-96-ASAM-09 no later
than the next phase. Repositioning will place the cast TOP on the bottom.
3.
Reporting Compliance Suspense Date. No later than 3 September 1996 per paragraph 14.a of this TB. This
publication is effective until 3 September 1998 unless sooner rescinded or superseded.
4.
Summary of the Problem.
a. The D-2 (Straight) nozzle was used to verify/validate clocking procedures instead of the standard Army D-1 (45
degree bend) nozzle. Also, there is more than one configuration of the D-1 Fuel Nozzle being used. ATCOM LARs have
reported that after the fuel adapter was rotated 180 degrees IAW AH-64-96-ASAM-09, the D-1 fuel ON/OFF lever
contacted the airframe at the two o'clock position on some aircraft, therefore, dependent upon the configuration of the
adapter, not allowing fuel to flow to the aircraft. The original L-shaped configuration of the fuel adapter allowed an
unobstructed fit of the fuel ON/OFF lever into the opening where the fuel nozzle attached. The second configuration
does not allow the unobstructed fit, thereby restricting fuel flow.
b. For manpower/downtime and funding impacts, see paragraph 12.
c. The purpose of this TB is to cancel AH-64-96-ASAM-09 and return the fuel adapter to its original position if
clocked IAW AH-64-96-ASAM-09. This will alleviate problems for these aircraft when refueling at different Army
locations. Repositioning will place the cast word TOP on the bottom.
5.
End Items to be Inspected. All AH-64 aircraft.
6.
Assembly Components to be Inspected. N/A.
7.
Parts to be Inspected. N/A
8.
Inspection Procedures. N/A
9.
Correction Procedures. If the D-1 fuel adapter was rotated 180 degrees IAW AH-64-96-ASAM-09, reinstall the
fuel adapter to its original position in the housing IAW reference 13b., task 10.96.6. Repositioning will place the cast
word TOP on the bottom.
10. Supply/Parts and Disposition. If fuel adapter is repositioned IAW AH-64-96-ASAM-09, contact your local
Logistics Assistance Representative for the required preform packing (MS29513-153) per paragraph 16b.
11.
Special Tools, Jigs and Fixtures Required. N/A.
12.
Application.
a. Category of Maintenance AVUM. Aircraft downtime will be charged to AVUM.
b. Estimated Time Required. Total of 2.0 manhours using two persons for reposition.
c. Estimated Cost Impact of Stock Fund Items to the Field. N/A.
d. Publications Which Require Change as a Result of This Inspection. N/A
13.
References.
a. TM 1-1520-238-23-1, Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Manual dated 16 May 1994.
b. TM 1-1520-238-23-6, Aviation Unit and Intermediate Maintenance Manual dated 16 May 1994.
14.
Recording and Reporting Requirements.
a. Reporting compliance suspense date (Aircraft). Upon entering requirements of this TB on DA Form 2408-13-1
on all subject MDHS aircraft, forward a priority message, datafax or E-Mail to Commander, ATCOM, ATTN: AMSAT-R-X
(SOF Compliance Officer), per AR 95-3. Datafax number is DSN 693-2064 or commercial (314) 263-2064. E-Mail
address is 'AMSATRXS@EMH4.STL.ARMY.MIL". The report will cite
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