TM-5-4310-389-14
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
Section I.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE. This technical manual contains descriptive data, operating instructions, set-up and storage procedures,
and maintenance instructions for a 20 cfm Compressor. The manufacturer's part number for the 20 cfm Compressor is
Model K-20.
NOTE
Where possible, all dimensional values are given in the English system and Metric system. The
metric values will appear in parenthesis beside the English system value.
1-2. PURPOSE. The purpose of the compressor unit (figure 1-1) is to provide purified high-pressure compressed air
breathing for charging Type I and Type II manifold servicing units.
1-3. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS . Department of the Army forms and procedures used for
equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System
(TAMMS).
1-4. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS ( EIR). If your K-20 compressor unit needs
improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't like about
your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or performance. Put it on an SF-368 (Quality Deficiency
Report). Mail it to us at: Commander, U.S. Aviation Troop Command, ATTN: AMSAT-D-WTT, 4300 Goodfellow Blvd.,
St. Louis, Mo. 63120-1798. A reply will be furnished to you.
1-5. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS.
cfm ......................................................................................................................
Cubic feet per minute
rpm ......................................................................................................................
Revolutions per minute
psi ........................................................................................................................
Pounds per square inch
hp ........................................................................................................................
Horsepower
cc.........................................................................................................................
Cubic centimeters
qts........................................................................................................................
Quarts
IL .........................................................................................................................
In-line
in..........................................................................................................................
Inch
lbs ........................................................................................................................
Pounds
psig .....................................................................................................................
Pounds per square inch gauge
BAR ....................................................................................................................
Bars
Nm.......................................................................................................................
Newton meters
lb-.ft .....................................................................................................................
Pound-feet
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