TM 9-2330-213-14&P
4-18. INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE
All damaged areas should be marked for repair or replacement.
a, All components and parts must be carefully checked to determine if they are serviceable for use,
can be repaired, or must be scrapped,
b. inspect drilled and tapped (threaded) holes for the following:
(1) Wear, distortion, cracks, and any other damage in or around holes.
(2) Threaded areas for wear distortion (stretching), and evidence of cross-threading.
c. Inspect metal lines, fiexible lines (hoses), and metal fittings for the following:
(1) Metal lines for sharp kinks, cracks, bad bends, and dents.
(2) Fiexible lines for fraying, evidence of leakage, and loose metal fittings or connectors.
(3) Metal fittings and connectors for thread damage and worn or rounded hex heads.
d. Inspect castings, forgings, and machined metal parts for the following:
(1) Machined surfaces for nicks, burrs, raised metal, wear, and other damage.
(2) Inner and outer surfaces for breaks and cracks.
e. inspect air lines, fittings, and connectors for leaks by coating them with a solution of soap (Item 5,
f. inspect bearings in accordance with TM 9-214,
4-19. REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS.
a. Repair casting, forgings, and machined metal parts using the following instructions:
(1) Repair minor cracked casting or forgings in accordance with TM 9-237.
(2) Repair minor damage to machined surfaces with a fine mill file or an abrasive cloth (item 4,
(3) Replace any deeply nicked machined surface that could affect the assembly operation.
(4) Repair minor damage to threaded capscrew holes with thread tap of same size to prevent
cutting oversize.
b. Refer to paragraphs 4-37 and 4-42 for maintenance on metal lines, flexibie lines (hoses), and metal
fittings.
c. After repair, clean all parts thoroughly to prevent dirt, metal chips, or other foreign material from
entering any working parts.
a. As soon as first wire or hose is disconnected, write number" 1" on two tags. Secure one tag to wire
or hose and other tag to terminal, nipple, or fitting. After disconnecting second wire or hose, write number" 2"
on two tags. Secure one tag to wire or hose, and second tag to terminal, nipple, or fitting. Do the same for all
hoses and fittings.