INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS - CONTINUED
DRILLED AND TAPPED (THREADED) HOLES
a. Inspect for wear, distortion, cracks, or any other damage in or around holes.
b. Inspect threaded areas for wear, distortion (stretching), or evidence of cross-threading.
c. Mark all damaged areas for repair or replacement.
METAL LINES, FLEXIBLE LINES (HOSES), AND METAL FITTINGS
a. Inspect metal lines for sharp kinks, cracks, bad bends, or dents.
b. Inspect flexible lines for fraying, evidence of leakage, or loose metal fittings or
connectors.
c. Check all metal fittings and connectors for thread damage, and check for hex heads
that are worn or "rounded" by poorly fitting wrenches.
d. Mark all damaged material for repair or replacement.
CASTINGS, FORGINGS, AND MACHINED METAL PARTS
a. Inspect machined surfaces for nicks, burrs, raised metal, wear, or other damage.
b. Check all inner and outer surfaces for breaks or cracks.
c. Mark all damaged material for repair or replacement.
Refer to TM 9-214 for inspection instructions and defect analysis.
TAGGING WIRES AND HOSES
a. As soon as first wire or hose is disconnected, write number 1 on two tags. Secure one
tag to the wire or hose and the other tag to the terminal, nipple, or fitting. After
disconnecting the 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 the
rest of the hoses and fittings.
b. Note what numbers you used, in pencil on a pad. This will help you to retag in the proper
order when you remove the tags from some parts to perform cleaning and maintenance work
Remove tags when finished.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
For accuracy, refer to Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability codes (SMR)
assigned to support items listed in the Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools Lists
(RPSTL) appendix F contained in this manual.
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