Specifications

TM9-2330-384-14&P
4-10. GENERALPMCSPROCEDURES(Con't)
(2)
Wires, nuts, hoses, fittings, or attaching hardware are SECURE when they cannot be easily
removed by hand or by wrench.
(3)
An item is SERVICEABLE if it is not worn beyond repair or likely to fail before the next
scheduled inspection.
(4)
Anitemis ADEQUATELYLUBRICATEDifit hasbeenlubricatedin accordancewith
Chapter 3, Section I.
(5)
AnitemisWORN if there isto muchplaybetweenjoiningparts, if the itemdoesnot meetminimumwear
specificationsprovided,or when warning, caution, and data stencil markings,
plates, or decals are not legible.
(6)
For a classification of LEAKING, see paragraph 2-9.
c.
Perform inspections of welds, electrical conduits, tubing, and hoses as described below:
(1)
Check for loose or chipped paint, rust, or cracks where parts are welded together. If a bad
weld is found, notify direct support maintenance.
(2)
Look for cracked, frayed, loose, or broken electrical conduit, tubing, and hoses. Tighten all
loose components. Repair or report unserviceable items.
(3)
Check for loose or damaged couplings and fittings. Wet spots indicate leaks, but a stain
around a coupling or fitting can also mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose coupling or
fitting, tighten it. Repair or report unserviceable items.
d.
Where the instructiontighten appearsin a procedure,fullyloosen then tighten the item to the giventorque.
If no torquevalveis given, referto AppendixH, torque limits.If one of an item'sfastenersis foundto be loose,
it is bestto fullyloosenall thefasteners,then tightento the propertorque.
e. Where the instruction clean appears in a procedure, use guidelines found in paragraph 2-8. Even
if a procedure does not specify cleaning, be aware of any buildup of dirt, grease, oil, and debris. Clean any
such buildups using cleaning agents authorized in Appendix E. Lubricate as required (see Chapter 3, Section
L)after cleaning.
4-11. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Unit PMCS are provided in Table 4-1. Always perform PMCS in the order listed. Once it becomes
b habit, anything that is not right can be spotted in a minute. If any defects are discovered through PMCS,
perform the appropriate troubleshooting task in Section IV of this chapter. If any component or system is not
serviceable,
or if the given service does not correct the problem, notify direct support maintenance.
b.
The PMCS procedures in Table 4-1 are performed at three intervals:Monthly Semiannually,or Annually
or Annually. Before performing preventive maintenance, read all checks required for the
applicable interval and prepare tools needed to make all checks. Have several clean rags (Item
18, Appendix E) handy. Perform ALL inspections in the order listed within the designated
interval.
c.
The columns in PMCS table are defined as follows:
(1)
ItemNo. Providesa logicalsequenceforPMCStobeperformedandisusedasasource
numberwhenrecordingPMCSresultson DAForm2404, EquipmentInspectionand
MaintenanceWorksheet.
(2)
Interval.Specifies interval at whichPMCSis tobeperformed.
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