TB 43-0151
Section III. SPECIAL TEST BENCHES
8. Description.
a. Pressure testing of critical parts, components, and accessories shall be conducted with Test Bench, 0-6000 psi,
Model AP-16, NSN 4940-00-771-6999; Test Bench, 0-6000 psi, Model 3231; or Test Bench, 0-6000 psi, Model 3231A,
b. A standard commercial cylinder of water pumped nitrogen, NSN 6830-01-0289402, for full cylinders or NSN 8120-
00-985-7275 for empty cylinders, is required for the operation of the test bench. It is not furnished and must be
requisitioned separately.
c. Extended service hose, NSN 4720-00-022-1016 is not a part of the test benches but can be requisitioned
separately.
d. All components are mounted on the bench or carried in the drawers. No external connections are required, so the
test bench may be transported and operated at compressor sites.
e. Gage, Pressure, Dial Indicating, NSN 6685-00-063-9708 must be procured by using units in order to comply with
CAUTION
The safety shield furnished with the test bench is required for safe operation of
the bench.
9. Supply Information.
a. The test bench repair parts and miscellaneous accessories may be requisitioned through normal supply channels.
b. When economical, local procurement of repair parts and miscellaneous accessories is authorized by AR 710-2.
10.
References.
a. AR 710-2.
b. DA Pam 738-750.
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