TM 5-6115-625-14&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL
1-1.
Scope. This manual is for use in operating and maintaining the Power Unit, PU-405A/M. The PU-
405A/M is a mobile power unit used to supply power to any system or equipment requiring up to 15 KW
of 50/60 Hz input operating power. In addition to operating instructions and operator, unit, and
intermediate direct support and general support maintenance procedures, this manual contains a
Repair Parts and Special Tools List for the power unit.
1-2.
Limited Applicability. Some portions of this publications are not applicable to both services.
These portions are prefixed to indicate the service to which they pertain: (A) for Army, and (F) for Air
Force. Portions not prefixed are applicable to both services.
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a.
b.
1-4.
Maintenance Forms and Records.
(A) Maintenance forms and records used by Army personnel are prescribed by DA Pam
738-750.
(F) Maintenance forms and records used by Air Force personnel are prescribed in AFM66-1
and the applicable 00-20 Series Technical Orders.
Reporting of Errors. Reporting of errors and omissions and recommendations for improvement
of this publication by the individual user is encouraged. Reports should be submitted as follows:
a. ( A ) A r m y – DA Form 2028 directly to: Commander, US Army Troop Support Command, ATTN:
AMSTR-MCTS, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, 63120-1798.
b. (F) Air Force – AFTO Form 22 directly to: Commander, Sacramento Air Logistics Center,
ATTN: MMEDT, McClellan Air Force Base, CA, 95652, in accordance with TO-00-5-1.
1-5.
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR). ElR’s will be prepared using
SF 368 Product Quality Deficiency Report. Instructions for preparing ElR’s are provided in DA Pam
738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System. ElR’s should be mailed directly to:
Commander, US Army Troop Support Command, ATTN: AMSTR-QX, 4300 Goodfellow Boulevard, St.
Louis, MO, 63120-1798.
1-6.
Levels of Maintenance Accomplishment.
a. (A) Army users shall refer to the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) for tasks and levels of
m a i n t e n a n c e t o b e p e r f o r m e d.
b. (F) Air Force users shall accomplish maintenance at the user level consistent with their
capability in accordance with policies established in AFM 66-1.
1-7. (A) Destruction of Army Materiel. Destruction of Army materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in
accordance with TM 750-244-3.
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