TM 9-2330-231-14&P
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED
Routine checks, like those listed below, are not listed in the PMCS checks. They are things that you should do any time
you see they must be done. If you find a routine check in your PMCS, it is because other operators reported problems with
this item.
Keep It Clean. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem.
Clean as you work and as needed. Use drycleaning solvent PD-680 to clean metal surfaces. Use soap and water when
cleaning rubber or plastic material.
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. You can't try them all with a tool, but
look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around boltheads. Tighten any that you find loose.
Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, report it to
direct support maintenance.
Electric Wires and Connectors. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken connectors. Tighten
loose connections, and make sure wires are in good condition.
Hoses and Lines. Look for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. If a leak comes from a loose
fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, either correct it or report it to direct support maintenance.
(Refer to MAC.)
PMCS COLUMN DESCRIPTION
Item No. The order that PMCS should be performed and also used as a source of item numbers for the TM number column
on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, when recording results of PMCS.
Interval Tells when each check should be performed.
Item to be Inspected Lists the check to be performed.
ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
S-SEMIANNUALLY A-ANNUALLY
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED, FILLED
NO.
S
A
REPLACED OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED.
NOTE
Perform operator/crew
PMCS prior
to
or
in
conjunction
with
organizational PMCS.
1.
FRAME
Look for cracks, bent members, or broken welds.
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