TM 9-2330-247-14&P
S e c t i o n Ill. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
C H E C K S AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PMCS Column Description . . . . . . . . . . . .
General PMCS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leakage Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizational Preventive Maintenance
Specific PMCS Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checks and Services (PMCS),
Table 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-7.
GENERAL
preventive maintenance is detecting/correcting problems before they happen or fixing minor problems before they
become major problems.
This section contains a list of preventive maintenance checks and services to be performed by Organizational
Maintenance personnel. Attention to these checks and services will increase the useful life of the equipment.
Every possible problem cannot be covered in the PMCS. Be alert for anything that might cause a problem. If anything
looks wrong and you can't fix it, write it on a DA Form 2404 and report it to your supervisor. Be sure to record any
corrective action taken. If you find something seriously wrong, report it to Direct Support Maintenance immediately.
4-8.
SERVICE INTERVALS
Perform Semiannual (S) PMCS every six months.
Perform Annual (A) PMCS every 12 months.
REPORTING REPAIRS
4-9.
Report all defects and corrective actions on DA Form 2404. If a serious problem is found, IMMEDIATELY report it to your
supervisor.
4-10.
GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles
and gloves, and use only In a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and
clothes, and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
The solvent's flash point Is 100F-138F (38C-59C). If you become dizzy while
using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help. If solvent contacts
eyes, Immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
Make cleanup a part of your preventive maintenance. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris may cover up a serious problem.
Wipe off excess grease and spilled oil. Use dry cleaning solvent (Item 12, Appendix E) to clean metal surfaces. Use
detergent (Item 6, Appendix E) and water to clean rubber or plastic material.
Watch for and correct anything that might cause a problem with the equipment. Some things you should watch for are:
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Check for loose, missing, bent, or broken bolts, nuts, and screws. You can't try them all with a
tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt heads. If you find one you think is loose, tighten it.
Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, report it to
Direct Support Maintenance.
Electric Wires and Connectors. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken connectors.
Tighten loose connectors and ensure that the wires are in good condition.