Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-1730-228-13-P0008

TM 55-1730-228-13&P

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL INFORIATION

1-1. SCOPE.

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a. Type of Manual. This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions for the self-propelled Elevated

Maintenance Stand (SPEMS), model number SPM-1, NSN 1730-01-105-9140.

b. Purpose of Equipment. The SPEMS is a complete, self-contained, self-propelled maintenance stand designed

primarily for rotor maintenance on CH-47 and CH-54 helicopters. It can be used for other various maintenance tasks

where a self-propelled, elevated maintenance stand is required.

1-2. MAINTENANCE FORKS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS.

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Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM

738-751, The Army Maintenance Management System- Aviation (TAMMS-A).

1-3. CALIBRATION.

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No calibrations are required on the SPEMS.

1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE.

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Procedures for destroying Army materiel to prevent enemy use are described in TM 750-244-1-3.

1-5. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT.

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For storage and shipment information, refer to Chapter 2, para. 2-14.

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