Section II. FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM

TM 5-3835-222-BD

NOTE:

Procedures boxed in this index can be used for training purposes.

5-3. Repair Procedure Index.

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Fuel Tank Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bladder Cell Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Tank Substitute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Pump, In-Line Interchangeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Pump Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seals, Fuel System, Leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fittings Leaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Line (Low-Pressure Rupture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Injector Line, Rupture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Filter Clogged or Frozen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section II. FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM

5-4. General. Fuel storage systems may be enclosed in metal containers, nylon fiberglass tanks or

rubber reinforced fuel bladders. All systems are susceptible to contamination from dirt or water. Metal

tanks are susceptible to corrosion which will contaminate the stored fuel. Draining and purging fuel

tanks of contaminants are of major importance for long usage. Leakages caused by normal vibration

or actual combat damage must be repaired before the equipment can be used.

5-5. Fuel Tank Leaks. Fuel tank leaks are difficult to repair in a battlefield environment. The repairs

are also dictated by the type of material from which the fuel tank, cell or fuel bladder is manufactured.

Fuel leakage is an indication that a fuel storage container is damaged. Time is required for repairs

will vary with the fuel tank location and ease of access for repairs. The area surrounding the damage

must be cleaned to make a good repair. Heat will hasten curling of fiberglass epoxies.

Option 1: Aluminum fuel tanks:

Limitations:

None if welded.

Personnel/Time Required:

1-3 soldiers - 2.0 - 6.0 hrs.

Materials/Tools:

Welding Equipment

Rivets Or Screws

Deleted.

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