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EXPLANATION OF TABLE ENTRIES (Con’t).
e.
Not Fully Mission Capable If: Column. Information in this column tells you what faults will keep your
equipment from being capable of performing its primary mission. If you make check and service procedures that
show faults listed in this column, the equipment is not mission-capable. Follow standard operating procedures for
maintaining the equipment or reporting equipment failure.
4-29. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES.
a.
Always perform PMCS in the same order so it gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had some practice, you’ll
spot anything wrong in a hurry. If any deficiency is discovered, perform the appropriate troubleshooting task in
Chapter 4, Section V. If any component or system is not serviceable, or if the given service does not correct the
deficiency, notify your supervisor.
b.
Before performing preventive maintenance, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and
prepare all tools needed to make all checks. Have several clean rags (Item 25, Appendix F) handy. Perform AU
inspections at the applicable interval.
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective
goggles and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes, and clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or
excessive heat. The solvent’s flash point is 100°F-1380F (36oC-59oC). If you
become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes and seek medical attention.
(1)
Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris get in the way and may cover up a serious problem.
Clean as you work and as needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 27, Appendix F) on all metal surfaces. Use
dishwashing compound (Item 7, Appendix F) and water when you clean rubber, plastic, and painted surfaces.
(2)
Rust and Corrosion. Check metal parts of the dolly set and frame for rust and corrosion. If any bare
metal or corrosion exists, clean and apply a light coat of lubricating oil (see paragraph 4-10). Report it to your
supervisor.
(3)
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check bolts, nuts, and screws for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or
broken condition. You can’t try them all with a tool, of course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt
heads. if you find one you think is loose, tighten it.
(4)
Welds, Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a
bad weld, report it to your supervisor.
(5)
Electric Wires and Connectors. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or
broken connectors, Tighten loose connectors and ensure that the wires are in good condition.
(6)
Hydraulic Hoses and Lines. Look for wear, damage, and signs of leaks. Ensure that clamps and
fittings are tight. Wet spots indicate leaks, of course, but a stain around a fitting or connector can also mean a leak. If a
leak comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, correct it if authorized by the
Maintenance Allocation Chart (Appendix B). If not authorized, report it to your supervisor.
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