CHAPTER 5
FIELD AND DEPOT MAINTENANCE
Section I. INTRODUCTION
176. General
Instructions in this chapter are published for the information and guidance of maintenance personnel responsible for
third and higher echelons of maintenance of the air compressor. They contain information on maintenance which is
beyond the scope of the tools, equipment, or supplies normally available to using organizations.
177. Procedure
Paragraphs 178 through 235 describe the complete disassembly, repair, and reassembly of each major unit or system
comprising the air compressor. Before proceeding with overhaul, check to see that replacement parts are available.
Section II. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
178. General
The tools and equipment as listed in this section are those that are required to perform field and depot maintenance on
the air compressor. Tools and equipment issued as on-equipment tools and common mechanic's hand-tools have not
been enumerated in this section.
179. Field and Depot Maintenance Tools and Equipment
Special tools required for field and depot maintenance are listed below.
Tool
Stock No.
Reference (Pars. )
185h
Tool, valve, check ....................8.9.6.7...5.0.0...0.0.5.......
41- . . . . . . . . . .
187b
Punch, shot ..............................6.4.3.4...5.0.0...1.0.0.......
41- . . . . . . . . . .
185m
Extractor, plug..........................3.1.6.4...5.0.0...0.2.1.......
41- . . . . . . . . . .
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