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GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
a.
Keep equipment clean. Dirt, oil and debris may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as
needed. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 6, Appendix E) on all metal surfaces. Use soap (Item 2, Appendix E)
and water on rubber, plastic, and painted surfaces.
b.
While performing PMCS, inspect the following components:
(1)
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Tighten any that are
loose.
(2)
Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Report bad welds to your supervisor.
(3)
Electric Wires or Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or
broken connectors. Make repairs as required.
(4)
Hoses, Lines, and Fittings. Inspect for wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure that clamps and fittings are
tight. If a leak originates from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If a component is broken : r worn
out, correct the problem if authorized by Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) (Appendix B). If not
authorized, report it to your supervisor.
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SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a.
Unit PMCS are provided in Table 4-1. Always perform PMCS in the order listed. Once it becomes a habit,
anything that is not right can be spotted in a minute. If anything wrong is discovered through PMCS, perform
appropriate troubleshooting task in Section IV of this chapter. If any component or system is not serviceable
or if given service does not correct the problem, notify your supervisor.
b.
The PMCS procedures in Table 4-1 are performed at two intervals. Before performing preventive
maintenance, read all checks required for applicable interval and prepare tools needed to make all checks.
Have several clean rags (Item 5, Appendix E) handy. Perform ALL inspections at applicable intervals.
c.
The columns in PMCS are defined as follows:
(1)
Item No. Provides a logical sequence for PMCS to be performed and is used as a source number when
recording PMCS results on DA Form 2404.
(2)
Interval. Specifies interval at which PMCS is to be performed.
(3)
Item to be Inspected. Lists system and common name of items that are to be inspected.
(4)
Procedures. Included in this column are specific servicing, inspection, replacement, or adjustment
procedures to be followed.
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