TM 1-1730-215-13&P
MAINTENANCE PLATFORM ADJUSTABLE, AIRCRAFT
(TYPE B-4A) PART NO. 54J6345 NSN 1730-00-294-8883
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCOPE
This technical manual provides Operator's and Field Maintenance information for the Maintenance Platform Ad-
justable, Aircraft, P/N 54J6345. The information includes component and assembly description, usage informa-
tion, maintenance and supporting data including a WP 0023 00, Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) for
identifying and ordering components, assemblies and repair parts.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by
(as applicable) DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual; DA PAM
738-751, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management Systems - Aviation (TAMMS-A); or
AR 700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
If the Maintenance Platform Adjustable, Aircraft (Type B-4A), needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR.
You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you do not like about your equipment. Let us know why you
do not like the design or performance. If you have Internet access, the easiest and fastest way to report problems
or suggestions is to go to https://aeps.ria.army.mil/aepspublic.cfm (scroll down and choose the "Submit Quality
Deficiency Report" bar). The Internet form lets you choose to submit an EIR, a Product Quality Deficiency Report
(PDQR) or a Warranty Claim Action (WCA). You may also submit your information using an SF 368 (PQDR). You
can send your SF 368 via e-mail, regular mail or facsimile using the addresses/facsimile numbers specified in
DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS) Users Manual. We will send you a reply.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)
CPC of Army material is a continuing concern. It is important that any corrosion problems with this item be reported
so that the problem can be corrected and improvements can be made to prevent the problem in future items. Cor-
rosion specifically occurs with metals. It is an electrochemical process that causes the degradation of metals. It
is commonly caused by exposure to moisture, acids, bases or salts. An example is the rusting of iron. Corrosion
damage in metals can be seen, depending on the metal, as tarnishing, pitting, fogging, surface residue and/or
cracking. Plastics, composites and rubbers can also degrade. Degradation is caused by thermal (heat), oxidation
(oxygen), salvation (solvents) or photolytic (light, typically UV) processes. The most common exposures are ex-
cessive heat or light. Damage from these processes will appear as cracking, softening, swelling and/or breaking.
SF 368, PQDR should be submitted to the address specified in DA PAM 750-8, The Army Maintenance Manage-
ment System (TAMMS) Users Manual.
DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE
For procedures to destroy this equipment to prevent its use by the enemy, refer to TM 750-244-1-3, Procedures
for Destruction of Aviation Ground Support Equipment (FSC 1700) to Prevent Enemy Use.
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
For general technical information on preparation for storage and shipment refer to TM 1-1500-204-23 (Series).
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS
AMCOM
Aviation Missile Command
AR
Army Regulation
CPC
Corrosion Prevention and Control
DA
Department of the Army
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EIR
Equipment Improvement Recommendation
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