chapter 4 RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS

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CHAPTER 4

RELIABILITY IMPROVEMENTS

4-1. General.

Material in

this chapter describes improvements to the air induction system. Much of this

information

has or will be issued as MWOs, or retrofit instructions. This information will be

future changes or revisions to technical manuals. Table 4-1 lists the improvements,

included in

reference to

procedures, and the lowest maintenance level authorized to perform them.

Table 4-1. Reliability Improvements

Paragraph

Maintenance

Reference

Level

Reliability Improvements

Rework of Top Loading Air Cleaner

4-2

Org.

Access Door Bolt Holes

Top Loading Air Cleaner Captive

4-3

Org.

Screw Replacement

Installation of Late Model Air Filter

4-4

Org.

Clog Indicator

Armored Air Cleaner Mounting Bolt

4-5

Org.

Replacement

Improved V-Band Hose Clamp and

4-6

Org.

Torque Specifications

4-7

Org.

Improved Spring Loaded Air Filter

4-8

Org.

Ground Hop Kit

Retrofit of Aluminum Side or Top

Loading to Armored Top Loading

4-9

GS/DS

Air Cleaner

4-10

GS/DS

Rework of Grille Door Hinge

Housing Screw Hole Repair (Access

Door Screw)

4-11

GS/DS

Housing Vertical Guide Bar Rework

4-1