CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-4920-430-130008

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

S E C T I O N I GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. General.

This manual contains operational description and maintenance instructions for the Boeing Vertol Ad-

vanced Flight Control System (AFCS) Bench Test Set 145G0008-1. (See fig. 1-1.) The operational in-

formation which follows provides maintenance personnel with a description of the purpose and func-

tions of the various circuits contained in the test set without detailing external circuits with which it is

interfaced in the normal testing environment. The information is tailored to provide sufficient

knowledge to fully support normal maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the test set. In addition,

operating instructions for initial start up and shutdown of the test set in the normal testing environ-

ment are provided.

1-2. Purpose of Equipment.

The test set is used to test the AFCS panel 145VS110-3, AFCS computer 145 VS100-3, pitch cockpit con-

trol drive actuators (CCDA) 145CS6100-1, and thrust cockpit control driver actuator 145CS6100-2 of

the CH-47D helicopter.

1-3. Reports of Maintenance and Unsatisfactory Equipment.

Use equipment forms and records in accordance with instructions in DA PAM 738-751.

1-4. Reporting of Equipment Manual Improvements.

The reporting of errors, omissions and recommendations for improving this publication by the individual

user is encouraged. Reports should be submitted on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publica-

tions) and forwarded direct to: Commander, US Army Aviation Systems Command, 4300 Goodfellow

Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63120-1798, ATTN: AMSAV-MPSD.

1-5. Temporary Storage.

Administrative storage of equipment issued to, and used by, Army activities shall be in accordance with

TM 740-90-1.

1-6. Destruction of Army Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.

Destruction of Army equipment to prevent enemy use shall be in accordance with TM 750-244-2.

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