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4-10. GENERAL PMCS PROCEDURES (Con't).
b. While performing PMCS, inspect the following components:
(1) Bolts, Nuts, and Screws. Ensure that they are not loose, missing, bent, or broken. Tighten any
that are loose.
(2) Welds. Inspect for gaps where parts are welded together. Report bad welds to your supervisor.
(3) Electric Conduit, Wires, or Connectors. Inspect for cracked or broken conduit insulation, bare
wires, and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors, and make repairs or replace items 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 the problem if authorized by Appendix B, Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC). If not authorized,
report it to your supervisor.
4-11. SPECIFIC PMCS PROCEDURES.
a. Organizational PMCS are provided in Table 4-1. Always perform PMCS in 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 the given service does not correct the problem, notify your supervisor.
b. Before performing preventive maintenance, read all the checks required for the applicable interval
and prepare the tools needed to make all checks. Have several clean tags (Item 14, 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 logical sequence for PMCS to be performed and is used as a source for item
numbers for the "TM ITEM NO" column on DA Form 2404 in recording PMCS results.
(2) Interval. Specifies the 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.
(4) Procedures. Tells you how to do the required check or service.
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