ARMY TM 9-6115-643-24
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-445-22
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 SCOPE.
This manual contains Unit, Direct Support and General Support maintenance instructions for the Tactical Quiet
(TQ), 15 kW 50/60 and 400 Hz Generator Sets (FIGURE 1-1), herein referred to as generator sets. Included are descrip-
tions of major components and their functions in relation to other components.
Model Number
Equipment Name
MEP-804A
Generator Set, Skid
Mounted, Tactical Quiet
15 kW 50/60 Hz
MEP-814A
Generator Set, Skid
Mounted, Tactical Quiet
15 kW 400 Hz
The generator set provides tactical quiet AC power. The generator set is easily transported, operated, and main-
tained.
1.2 LIMITED APPLICABILITY.
Some portions of this publication are not applicable to all services. These portions are prefixed to indicate the ser-
vice(s) to which they pertain: (A) for Army, (F) for Air Force, and (N) for Navy.
1.3 MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
1.3.1
(A) Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed
by DA PAM 738-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1.3.2
(F) Maintenance Forms and Records maintained by the Air Force are prescribed in AFR 66-1 and the applicable
TO 00-20 Series Technical Orders.
1.3.3
(N) Navy users should refer to their service peculiar directives to determine the applicable maintenance forms
and records to be used.
1.4 REPORTING OF ERRORS.
Reporting of errors, omissions, and recommendations for improvement of this publication by the individual user is
encouraged. Reports should be submitted as follows:
1.4.1
(A) Mail your letter, DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), or DA Form
2028-2 located in back of this manual direct to:
Commander
U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Support Command
Attn: AMSAT-I-MP
4300 Goodfellow Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63120-1798
1.4.2
(F) Air Force - AFTO Form 22 directly to:
Commander
Sacramento Air Logistics Center (AFMC)
Attn: TILBA
McCIellan AFB, CA 95652-5990
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