ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
REPAIR PARTS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT
Section I.
within the scope of organizational maintenance
f u n c t i o n s . Repair parts supplied for the test
Repair parts, tools, and equipment over and
above those available to the operator are sup-
plied to the using organization for maintaining
156. Common Tools and Equipment
the test stand. Tools and equipment should not
Common tools and equipment having general
be used for purposes other than prescribed and,
application to this materiel are authorized by
when not in use, should be properly stored.
tables of allowances and tables of organization
and equipment.
157. Special Tools and Equipment
Repair parts are supplied to the using organi-
zation for replacement of those parts most likely
No tools or equipment specially designed for
organizational maintenance are supplied or re-
to become worn, broken, or otherwise unservice-
quired for the test stand.
a b l e , providing replacement of these parts is
LUBRICATION AND PAINTING
Section Il.
Instructions for preparation of the materiel
Refer to section II of chapter 4 for lubricating
i n s t r u c t i o n s for the operator. These instruc-
for painting, methods of painting, and materials
tions apply equally to maintenance personnel of
to be used are contained in TM 9-213. Materials
the using organization.
PREVENTIVE-MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Section Ill.
Repairs accomplished will be in accordance
Preventive-maintenance is the systematic
with procedures and standards prescribed in ap-
care, inspection, and servicing of equipment to
p r o p r i a t e technical manuals. The equipment
m a i n t a i n it in serviceable condition, prevent
r e c o r d system provides for recording repairs
b r e a k d o w n , and assure maximum operational
required and accomplished on specific items of
O r g a n i z a t i o n preventive-mainte-
readiness.
equipment. This will include, but is not limited
n a n c e is accomplished by the organizational
to, adjusting, cleaning, replacing, and straight-
m e c h a n i c s . Their role in the performance of
ening. Deficiencies and shortcomings not cor-
preventive-maintenance services is:
rected by operators or crew, or those discovered
a. To perform the periodic services specified.
d u r i n g periodic inspections, will be corrected
i n s o f a r as possible by organizational mainte-
b. To lubricate the equipment in accordance
nance personnel. These repairs will be indicated
w i t h the lubrication chart (par. 139).