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2-6. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
b. While performing specific PMCS procedures, inspect the following components:
(1) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Report
loose or missing bolts, nuts, and screws to unit maintenance.
(2) Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Check for loose or chipped paint,
rust, and cracks. Report bad welds to unit maintenance.
(3) Electric Conduit, Wires, or Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken conduit insulation, bare
wires, and loose or broken connectors. Report loose connections and faulty wiring to unit maintenance.
(4) Hoses, Lines, and Fittings. Inspect for wear, damage, and leaks. Ensure that clamps and
fittings are tight. Report any damage, leaks, or loose fittings and clamps to unit maintenance.
c. Check that components are adequately lubricated in accordance with Chapter 3, Section I.
2-7. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Operator/crew PMCS are provided in Table 2-1. Always perform PMCS in the order listed. Once it
becomes a habit, anything that is not right can be spotted in a minute.
b. Before performing PMCS, read all the checks required for the applicable interval and prepare all the
tools needed. Have several clean rags (Item 11, Appendix E) handy. Perform ALL inspections at the applicable
interval.
c. if anything wrong is discovered through PMCS, perform the appropriate troubleshooting task in
Chapter 3, Section Il. If any component or system is not serviceable, or if a given service does not correct the
problem, notify your supervisor.
d. The columns in Table 2-1 are defined as follows:
(1) Item No. Provides a logical sequence for PMCS to be performed and is used as a source of
item numbers for the "TM ITEM NO" column when recording PMCS results on DA Form 2404.
(2) Interval. Specifies the interval at which PMCS is to be performed.
(3) Item To Be inspected. Lists the system and common name of items that are to be inspected.
included in this column are specific servicing, inspection, replacement, or adjustment procedures to be
followed.
NOTE
The terms "ready/available" and "mission-capable" refer to the same stahtus:
Equipment is on hand and is able to perform its combat missions (AR 700-138).
(4) Equipment is Not Ready/Available If: Explains when the trailer is nonmission-capable.
2-8. LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS.
a. it is important to know how fluid leakage affects the status of the trailer. Following are types/classes
of leakage an operator must know to determine whether the trailer is mission-capable. Learn these leakage
definitions. When in doubt, notify your supervisor.
