TM 5-3810-307-24-1-2
Air Compressor Carbon Buildup
(012-003)
Initial Check (012-003-001)
WARNING
Compressed air can drive debris into eyes
and ears. Keep head well away and wear
protective eye wear.
NOTE
The illustrations shown will be of the SS
model single cylinder air compressor.
Differences in procedures for SS, QE and ST
model Holset air compressors will be shown
where necessary.
Shut off the engine. Open the drain cock on the wet tank to
release compressed air from the system.
Remove the air inlet and outlet connections from the air
compressor.
Measure the total carbon deposit thickness inside the air
discharge line as shown.
NOTE
The carbon deposit thickness must not
exceed 1.6 mm [0.06 (1/16)-inch].