TM 55-4920-212-15
Section VI. PNEUMATIC SYSTEM
54. Air Supply Tank
52. General
The air supply tank is mounted underneath the shop floor
The pneumatic system of Shop Set, Aircraft
Maintenance, Semitrailer Mounted, C-3, Flaw Detection,
Operator maintenance consists of service and
consists of an air compressor, electric driven motor, an air
adjustments as outlined in the technical manual for the air
supply tank, controls and instruments, lines, and
compressor.
connectors. Compressor, tank, controls and instruments,
55. Controls and Instruments
a. General.
Controls and instruments for the
pneumatic system (fig. 5) consist of pressure gages, oil
and water separator, regulators, and valves. The operator
is responsible for service and adjustment of the controls
and instruments.
b. Servicing. Keep instrument dial covers and cases
clean; avoid the use of oily, gritty, or dirty wiping material
for cleaning dial covers and cases. Normally, plain water
and a clean rag will suffice for cleaning dial covers and
cases. When heavy accumulations of mud, dirt, grime,
grease, or other foreign materials are to be removed from
Figure 8. Pneumatic system installation, plan view.
dial covers and cases, use a solution of water and a mild
soap or detergent. Extreme cases may required the use
53. Air Compressor
of more active compounds for the removal of foreign
materials. Wipe off all moisture after cleaning.
Operator maintenance of the compressor consists of
Caution
service and adjustments. The technical manual for the
Use
only
approved
cleaning
compressor outlines detailed maintenance procedures for
compounds.
the operator.
Figure 9. Left side elevation, pneumatic system.
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