Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0027
0027-2
INSPECTION
NOTE
Inspect M16A2 rifles at least once every 2 years, after the initial inspection/gaging
procedures have been accomplished. This 2 year interval may be maintained unless
preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS), or other physical evidence,
indicates that an individual unit’s rifles require inspection/gaging at a more frequent
interval. If it is determined that a yearly inspection is necessary for an individual
unit, only that unit will be affected. This will not affect other units in regard to the
interval of inspection.
It is recommended that training units inspect/gage all rifles at the end of each
training cycle. Training units will inspect/gage all rifles at least once annually.
Air Force weapons will be inspected in accordance with the guidance in AFI 36-2226.
1. Visually inspect general appearance of weapon. Overall appearance will be that of a new weapon. For
inspection criteria see WP 0009. All visual and functional inspection requirements must be met.
2. Perform a general inspection of weapon per WP 0009. Repair as required and authorized.
NOTE
Small arms gages are precision tools used in the maintenance of Army small arms
and as such should be handled, used and stored with care. Periodically, they should
be cleaned with the authorized cleaning solvent for weapons and given a light coating
of lube. Do not use force when using gages and use them as prescribed in
TM 9-1005-319-10. Per TB 43-180 small arms gages must be turned in for
calibration every 360 days after they are put into use. Air Force will use guidance in
TO 33K-1-100-2, TMDE Calibration Interval Technical Order and Work Unit Code
Reference Guide.
END OF TASK
GAGING
1. Gage bolt carrier assembly for firing pin protrusion using firing pin protrusion gage PN 7799735 (WP
0044, item 2). See WP 0015.
2. Gage bolt carrier assembly for firing pinhole wear using no-go plug gage PN 12620101 (WP 0044, item
2). See WP 0012.
3. Inspect chamber in upper receiver and barrel assembly using chamber reflector tool PN 8448201 (WP
0044, item 2). See WP 0015.
4. Gage barrel in upper receiver and barrel assembly using barrel erosion gage PN 8448496 (WP 0044,
item 2) and bore straightness gage PN 8448202 (WP 0044, item 2). See WP 0015.