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Section V. SATELLITE EQUIPMENT
6-108. GENERAL
This section covers the test and repair of the air receiver, air pressure gages, service air hose, intercoolers and frame.
a. Remove Receiver. Remove air receiver from frame (paragraph 5-21).
(1)
Remove two straps (8), four nuts (9) and four lock washers (10).
(2)
Disconnect three tubes.
(3)
Attach lifting sling.
(4)
Life air receiver (11) out of frame.
b. Test Receiver
(1)
Place air receiver in a suitable explosion pit.
(2)
Connect air receiver to air pressure source rated at 5250 PSI.
(3)
Apply 4375 PSI to receiver and hold for 5 minutes.
(4)
Release pressure and examine receiver for deformation. Scrap any deformed receiver.
c.
Repair Receiver
(1)
Connect air receiver to air to air pressure source rated at 5250 PSI.
(2)
Apply 2500 PSI to receiver.
(3)
Using suitable leak detector, check all fillings for air leaks. Repair as required.
6110.
AIR RECEIVER GAGES
a. Test Gages
(1)
Connect pressure gage to suitable gage test bench.
(2)
Apply pressure to gage. Pressure should represent half scale and full scale reading for gage being
tested.
(3)
Replace any gage which exhibits an error more than 5% of full scale reading.
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