Military Potential Test of the Portable Lubrication Unit (Battery Powered).
Abstract
The US Army Aviation Test Board conducted the Military Potential Test of the Portable Lubrication Unit at Fort Rucker, Alabama, from 26 October 1964 to 4 May 1965 to determine physical, operational, ground-handling, and air-transportability characteristics; functional suitability and compatibility; reliability; and personnel requirements. The unit was comparatively evaluated against the present standard portable lubricator. The physical characteristics, with the exception of the servicing hose, and the operation of the test item were satisfactory. The test item was difficult to move over soft dirt and sod because of insufficient ground clearance and flotation. The lubricator could be air-transported internally in UH-1( ), UH-19, CH-21, CH-34, CH-37, CH-47, CV-2, U-6, and U-1A Aircraft, but it did not have attachments for external (sling) loading. The test item was reliable during the test. The significant differences in the test item and the currently-authorized lubricator were: (1) The test item was 31 pounds lighter and did not require a pre-charge from an external air pressure source each time the grease container was refilled. (2) The service hose on the test item was 10 feet shorter than the one on the currently-authorized unit. Specialized training of personnel was not required. It is recommended that, after correction of deficiencies, the test item be considered a suitable substitute for the currently-authorized portable lubricator, and that the shortcomings be corrected as practical. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 06, 1965
- Accession Number
- ADA032841
Entities
People
- James C. Key