NOTE
The terms ’ready/available" and ’mission capable" refer to the same status: Equipment is on hand and
ready to perform its combat mission (See DA Pam 738750).
d. The "EQUIPMENT IS NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF:" column in Table 2-1 tells you when your grounding kit is non-
mission capable and why it cannot be used
e. If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it on your DA Form 2404. IMMEDIATELY report it to your supervisor.
f. When you check for ’operating condition, " you look at the component to see if it’s serviceable.
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for Grounding Kit, MK-2551A/U
Item
Interval
Location
Procedure
Not Fully
No.
Item to Check/
Mission
Service
Capable if:
1
Before
Cable Assy
Inspect
Cable is
cable for ob-
broken,
vious breaks
frayed or
or kinks. Re-
twisted.
place or
straighten.
2
Before
Clamp
Inspect for
Clamp is
corrosion.
corroded.
Clean.
3
Before
Clamp
Inspect for
Clamp is
proper con-
loose.
nection.
Tighten
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