TM 55-8115-204-23&P
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - Cont.
W = Weekly
M = Monthly
Item
Interval
Item To Be
Procedures
No.
W
M
Inspected
3
X
Door Assemblies, Right
graphite grease (3, Appendix
and Left
D). Insure that latching
mechanism operates freely.
Doors should open and close
easily.
X
Inspect door gaskets for
damage or tears that would
allow moisture to enter cargo
container. The door gasket,
(1, fig. 2-3) has two sealing
lips. Open the doors and
examine both lips for tears,
damage, or deformation that
would prevent an adequate
seal.
4
X
Plywood Panels
Open cargo container doors
and inspect plywood panels (1,
2, and 3, fig. 2-4) for
damage.
X
Check kickplate (2, fig.
2-5) to insure that it is
securely fastened to plywood
sheet (1).
X
Check nuts (3, fig. 2-5).
Insure that nuts are in place
and are tightly fastened.
Tighten loose nuts with a
1/4-inch alien wrench.
5
X
Panel Joint
Inspect panel joints (4,
fig. 2-4) for damage.
6
X
Floor Gasket
Inspect floor gasket (4,
fig. 2-6) for damage.
7
X
Floor Planks
Inspect eight floor planks
(1, 2, and 3, fig. 2-6) that
make up the floor of the cargo
container. Inspect for holes
or punctures that extend
through the floor planks.
8
X
Tie-Downs
Inspect tiedowns (4, fig.
2-1) in floor planks for damage.
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