TM 55-1930-209-14&P-8
5-2.2 Fuel oil system, if not used during storage, will be inspected at least once every 30 days. Check for corrosion,
damage, or pilferage. Correct as necessary. Log inspection and report findings to bargemaster.
5-3 Long-term storage. If barge is to be taken out of service for 6 months or more, turn it in to depot for preparation
and placement into long-term storage. If barge is in administrative storage and is to be taken out of service and placed
in depot long-term storage (6 months or more), process fuel oil system for normal operations as specified in steps a thru
d below before releasing to depot.
a. Observe all safety cautions and warnings.
b. Perform before operation checks in Appendix C.
c. Make sure fuel oil system operates satisfactorily while performing operating procedures in paragraph 3-3 as
authorized by bargemaster.
d. Perform during operation checks in Appendix C.
e. Upon successful completion of inspection, release system to depot for long-term storage.
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