Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION - TM-55-1730-213-120002

TM 55-1730-213-12

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section I. GENERAL

1. SCOPE.

a. These instructions are published for the use of operating and maintenance personnel to whom the tripod

hydraulic jack is assigned. They contain information on operation, lubrication, preventive maintenance, servicing, and

maintenance of the equipment. Uncrating procedures are also provided. No special tools or equipment are required to

perform organizational maintenance of this tripod hydraulic jack.

b. Appendix A provides a standard list of all publications applicable to this manual.

c. Appendix B consists of the Maintenance Allocation Chart.

d. Appendix C consists of a Repair Parts and Special Tools Listing.

2. REPORTING OF IMPROVEMENTS.

Report 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 DA Publications) and

forwarded directly to: Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command, ATTN: AMSAV-R-M, P. O. Box

209, St. Louis, Missouri 63166.

3. EQUIPMENT RECORDS

The Army equipment record system and procedures established in TM 38-750 apply to this equipment.

The

applicable forms as required by TM 38750 shall be used.

Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

AV 006461

Figure 1. 12-Ton Fixed-height Tripod Jack Assembly.