TM 9-2330-357-14&P
2-8. LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS (Con't).
CAUTION
When operating with Class I or II leaks, continue to check fluid levels in addition to that
required in your PMCS. Parts without fluid will stop working or may be damaged.
b.
Equipment operation is allowed with minor (Class I or II) leakage. Fluid levels in an item/system
affected with such leakage must be checked more frequently than required in PMCS. When in doubt, notify
your supervisor.
c
Report Class III leaks IMMEDIATELY to your supervisor.
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
B-BEFORE
D-DURING
A-AFTER
W-WEEKLY
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
NO.
Procedure: Check for and have repaired,
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
B
D
A
W
filled, or adjusted as needed
READY/AVAILABLE IF
NOTE
Perform Weekly (W) as well as Before (B)
PMCS if:
a. You are the assigned operator but
have not operated the semitrailer
since the last Weekly.
b. You are operating the semitrailer
for the first time.
EXTERIOR OF SEMITRAILER
1
Tires have cuts or abrasions that
a. Check tires for unusual or extreme wear,
would result in tire failure during
cuts, cracks, and imbedded foreign objects.
operation.
One or more tires
b. Using tire gage, check tires for correct
missing or unserviceable.
pressure of 65 psi (448 kPa) when tires are
cool.
c. Visually check for loose, missing, or
damaged parts.
d. Check for evidence of oil leaks on or under
semi-trailer.
WHEELS
2
Check wheels and wheel nuts to ensure that
they are
secured. If loose,notify Organizational
Maintenance.
3
BRAKE AIR HOSES
Air hose missing or damaged.
Check air hoses for obvious damage.
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