TM 5-5420-226-20-2
DRAINING FUEL TANKS (Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS:
3/4 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
Ratchet with 1/2 in. drive
12 in. extension with 1/2 in. drive
Grease (Item 37, Appendix D)
SUPPLIES:
Rags (Item 12, Appendix D)
Gasket (8734774)
REMOVAL:
WARNING
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks within
Have a manned
area while draining fuel tanks.
fire extinguisher present.
NOTE
Whenever possible, start draining procedure when minimum amount
of fuel is indicated on fuel level indicator.
NOTE
Fuel may be drained from both fuel tanks by removing drain plug from
left fuel tank. Some fuel will still be trapped in bottom of fuel tanks
after draining.
Using socket, remove four screws and
1.
lockwashers (A) securing access cover
(B) and gasket (C) to underside of
hull (forward of engine compartment
drain valve).
Place container under access opening
2.
to catch draining fuel.
Using extension and ratchet, remove
3.
drain plug (D) and allow fuel to drain.
About 8 gallons will remain in fuel
tanks.
Discard drained fuel.
4.
Go on to Sheet 2
