TM 9-4310-394-13CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTIONSection I. GENERAL INFORMATION1-1. SCOPE.a. TypeofManual. Operator's, Unit, and Direct Support Maintenance Manualb. ModelNumberandEquipmentName. Model PD32T5 Air Compressor, Portable, 5 cfm.c. PurposeofEquipment. The air compressor unit covered by this manual is intended for use in providingcompressed air in remote areas where electricity is not available.1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipmentmaintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) and(Maintenance Management UPDATE).1-3. CORROSION AND PREVENTION CONTROL. Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is acontinuing concern. It is important that any corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can becorrected and improvements can be made to prevent the problem in future items.While corrosion is typically associated with the rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials suchas rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of the materials may be a corrosion problem.If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using Standard Form 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report. Useof key words such as "rust", "deterioration", "corrosion", or "cracking" will insure that the information is identified as aCPC problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in the DA PAM 738-750.1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Refer to TM 750-244-2, Procedures forDestruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.1-5. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT. Contact unit maintenance for preparation and storage orshipment. Refer to Section VI, Chapter 4.1-6. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR'S). If your pump assembly needsimprovement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't like aboutyour equipment. Let us know why you don't like the design or performance.Put it on a SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at;CommanderU.S. Army Aviation and Troop Support CommandAttention: AMSAT-I-MDO4300 Goodfellow Blvd.St. Louis, Missouri 63120-1798.We will send you a reply.1-1
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