ITEM INTERVAL ITEM TO BE PROCEDURES CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED OR ADJUSTED EQUIPMENT IS NOT READY NO. B    D    A D    W   M    Q   S A INSPECTED AS NECESSARY AVAILABLE IF TM 55-1930-209-14&P-17 Table C-1.  Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services ;or Workboat, Lifesaving, and Firefighting Systems (Continued) B - Before D - Daily Q - Quarterly D - During W - Weekly S - Semiannually A - After M - Monthly A - Annually LIFESAVING SYSTEM NOTE All life vest and lifesaving equipment must be inspected and certified by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) not less than once every 12 months.  Immediately correct or dispose of equipment not passing inspec- tion.  Replace life rafts and contents and obtain new USCG certification every 5 years. 1 Life Rafts a. Visually inspect life rafts for damage, Life rafts loose or missing fasteners.  Repair, damaged or tighten or replace as necessary. missing. b.     Clean life rafts with soap and water. c.     Make sure rafts are installed and secured in their designated position. d.     Check that hydrostatic release is not Hydrostatic damaged or jammed with foreign material. release inoperable. e.     Check that painter/lanyard is intact, securely attached to cradle or bulkhead, and free from damage. f.   Wipe container clean. 2 Buoy Rings a.     Visually inspect rings for damage, loose or missing fasteners.  Repair, tighten or replace as necessary. b.     Inspect ropes for frays and breaks. Ropes frayed or Replace as necessary. broken. C-15