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4-10. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
(3) Electric Wires or Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose
or broken connectors. Make repairs or replace 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 or
worn, correct problem if authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) (Appendix B). If not authorized,
report it to your supervisor.
4-11. 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 the appropriate troubleshooting task in Section IV of this chapter. If any component or system is not
serviceable, or if given service does not correct problem, notify your superisor.
b. Before performing preventive maintenance, read all the checks required for the applicable interval
and prepare tools needed to make all checks. Have several clean rags (Item 11, Appendix E) handy. Perform
ALL inspections at the applicable interval.
c. The columns in Table 4-1 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 on DA Form 2404 in recording PMCS results.
(2) Interval. Specifies 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.
(4) Procedures. Tells you how to do the required check or service.
S - Semiannual
A - Annual
Q - Quarterly
(CHAPTER 3,
(para 4-48 or 4-49).
