TM 9-2330-238-14
Table 4-1. Organizational
Preventive
Maintenance
Checks and Services (PMCS)
(Con’t).
Q–QUARTERLY
S–SEMIANNUAL
A–ANNUAL
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
NO.
INSPECTED
PROCEDURES
Q
S
A
4
DATA PLATES
l
Ensure legibility
and condition
of data plates. Replace damaged
or
disfigured
plates (para 4-67).
5
BODY
l
a. Check overall body for evidence
for gouges and other damage.
Repair as necessary.
l
b. Examine folding side door canvas seals. Treat with preservative
coating
(Item 10, Appendix
E). If deteriorated,
notify Direct Sup-
port Maintenance.
6
FRAME
l
Look for cracks, bent members, and broken welds. If frame damage
is seen, immediately
notify Direct Support Maintenance.
7
KINGPIN
AND
FIFTH WHEEL
PLATE
l
Inspect kingpin and fifth wheel plate. Look particularly
for:
a. Security of mounting
and adequate
lubrication.
b. Cracks. Notify Direct Support Maintenance
to replace kingpin
if a crack of any size is noted anywhere on the kingpin or asso-
ciated welds.
c.
Nicks, chips, or gouges.
Notify Direct Support Maintenance
to replace kingpin if nick, chip, or gouge is deeper than ~ in.
(3.18 mm).
8
ROAD TEST
l
a. Perform road test. Give special
attention
to items that were re-
paired or adjusted.
l
b. Be alert during road tests for any unusual noises.
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