* TB 9-6115-641-24
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
WARRANTY PROGRAM
FOR
GENERATOR SET, TACTICAL QUIET
5 KW, 60 AND 400 HZ
MEP-802A AND MEP-812A
Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.
30 OCTOBER 1996
* This bulletin supersedes TB 9-6115-641-24, dated 30 December 1992
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS
You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes or if you know a way to improve these
procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to
Publications and Blank Forms), or DA-Form 2028-2 located in the back of this manual directly to
Commander, U. S. Army Aviation and Troop Command ATTN: AMSAT-I-MP, 4300 Goodfellow
Blvd. , St. Louis, MO 63120-1798. You may also submit your recommended changes by E-mail
directly to <mpmt%avma28@st-louis-emh7. army. mil>. A reply will be furnished directly to you.
Instructions for sending an electronic 2028 may be found at the back of this manual immediately
preceding the hard copy 2028.
1. General.
a. This Warranty Technical Bulletin (WTB) provides guidance for the Warranty Control Office and user
activities in managing and complying with the manufacturer's warranty for the Diesel Engine Generator Sets, 5
KW, 60 and 400 Hz, designated MEP-802A and MEP-812A. The generator sets were manufactured by Libby
Corporation, Kansas City, MO under prime contract DAAK01-88-D-D080, and Fermont Division, Dynamics
Corporation of America, Bridgeport, CT under prime contract DAAK01-94-D-0036. Refer to Appendix A for
serial number effectivity.
b. This warranty is designed to indemnify the Government and provide an additional incentive for the
manufacturers to deliver a quality product. Due to warranty claim(s) processing time. the warranty is not an
appropriate vehicle for maintaining readiness of Tactical Quiet Generators. The normal supply system should
be used to maintain readiness. Parts provided in response to warranty claims should be used to replenish your
supply stocks.
c. The warranty provides that the generator set and all components at the time of acceptance or delivery
will conform to design and manufacturing requirements, be free from all defects in materials and workmanship,
and conform to all performance requirements delineated in the applicable specifications of these contracts.
The warranty will be for 1800 operating hours on each unit, or thirty-six (36) months, whichever occurs first,
from the date that the unit has been accepted by the Government as shown on the Material Inspection and
Receiving Report (DD Form 250). This warranty shall include furnishing of new items to replace any that prove
to be
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