TM 55-1560-307-13&P
(1) Install FMCP to forward end of No. 1 tank at
mounting brackets, Figure 2-4.
(2) Connect power cables to bottom receptacles
of FMCP. Long power cable should connect to R/H side
of aircraft receptacle. Route both cables under tanks 1
and 2, with long cable installed over fuel manifold.
Connect cables to top 15 amp utility receptacles on L/H
and R/H side at station 260.
NOTE
Install dust caps to each other after
securing all tee and hose couplings.
d. Assemble fuel manifold (2 inch); position to R/H
side of cabin floor.
(1) Fuel manifold assembly consists of attaching
tee fitting (8) to coupling assembly (9) and hose
assembly (10), Figure 2-5.
(2) Secure all four hoses to its respective
manifold tee at each tank, Figure 2-5.
e. Install elbow fitting (3) to tank dump fitting,
Figure 2-5. Ensure camlock latch handles are either tie
wrapped or safety wired to prevent them from opening.
f. Connect No. 1 tank low level warning light
harness to tank, Figure 2-4.
g. Route hoses (7) between tank skids towards aft
tanks, Figure 2-5.
h. Connect hoses (7) to FMCP lower couplings (5),
Figure 2-5.
i. Connect fuel hose (4) from fitting (3) to manifold
tee (8), Figure 2-5.
NOTE
Connect all system hose couplings to
tee couplings and fittings as shown in
Figure 2-8.
j. Connect pump hoses (6) to coupling tee (9),
Figure 2-5.
k. Using tiewraps (item 17, Appx D), secure 2 inch
manifold to floor as close as possible to the R/H tank
skid.
l. Position inboard straps for No. 2 tank prior to
positioning No. 2 tank, Figure 2-6.
NOTE
As each tank is moved into position,
tighten straps on L/H side of tank first.
Preposition all outboard straps for all
tanks prior to tanks being moved into
position.
m. Position No. 2 tank behind No. 1, allowing
space to connect hose from dump valve, Figure 2-7.
n. Connect No. 2 tank manifold hose assembly to
dump valve and safety wire or tiewrap camlock handles,
and move tank forward into place, Figure 2-7.
o. Position shoring under skids, paragraph 2-6.b.
p. Install grounding strap from No. 1 tank to No. 2
tank.
q. Connect No. 2 low level warning light harness
to tank.
r. Install No. 2 tank tiedown straps, Figure 2-6.
s. Continue procedure until remaining tanks are
installed and tied down per Figures 2-9, 2-10, and 2-11.
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