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2-6. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES (Con’t).
b. While performing specific PMCS procedures, inspect the following components:
(1) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Report loose or
missing bolts, nuts, and screws to organizational maintenance.
(2) Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Check for loose or chipped paint, rust, and
cracks. Report bad welds to organizational maintenance.
(3) Electric Conduit, Wires, or Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken conduit insulation, bare
wires, and loose or broken connectors. Report loose connections and faulty wiring to organizational maintenance.
(4) Hoses, Lines, and Fittings. inspect for wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure that clamps and fittings are
tight. Report any damage, leaks, or loose fittings to organizational maintenance.
c. Check that components are adequately lubricated in accordance with Chapter 3, Section I.
2-7. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Operator/Crew PMCS is provided in Table 2-1. Always perform PMCS in the order listed. Once the PMCS
becomes routine, spotting problems will become much easier.
b. Before performing PMCS, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and prepare all tools
needed for the task. Have several clean rags (Item 18, Appendix E) ready for use. Perform ALL inspections at the
applicable interval.
c. if any problems are discovered through PMCS, perform the appropriate troubleshooting task in Chapter 3,
Section Ii. If any component or system is not serviceable, or if any service does not correct the problem, notify your
supervisor.
d. The columns in Table 2-1 are defined as follows:
(1) Item No. Provides a logical sequence for PMCS to be performed and is used as a source of item
numbers for the “TM ITEM NO” column when recording PMCS results on DA Form 2404.
(2) interval. Specifies the interval at which the PMCS is to performed.
(3) Item To Be Inspected. Lists the system and common name of items that are to be inspected.
Included in this column are specific servicing, inspection, replacement, or adjustment procedures to be followed.
NOTE
The terms “ready/available” and “mission-capable” refer to the same status:
Equipment is on hand and is able to perform its combat missions (AR 700-138).
(4) Equipment is Not Ready/Available if. Explains when and why trailer cannot be used.
2-8. LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS .
a. it is important to know how fluid leakage affects the status of the trailer. The following are types/classes of
leakage an operator must know to determine whether the trailer is mission-capable. Learn these leakage definitions.
When in doubt notify your supervisor.
Leakage Definitions for Operator/Crew PMCS
Class I
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not
great enough to form drops.
Class II
Leakage great enough to form drops, but not great enough to
cause drops to drip from item being inspected.
Class III
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fail from the item
being inspected.
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