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a. PMCS are designed to keep the equipment in good working condition by
performing certain tests, inspections, and services. The intervals provide you, the
organizational technician, with time schedules that determine when to perform
specified tasks.
b. Item number column. Item numbers are assigned in chronological ascending
sequence regardless of interval designation. These numbers are used for your "TM
Number" column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, in
recording the results of PMCS.
c . Interval columns.
This column determines the time period designated to
perform your PMCS.
d. Item to be inspected and procedures column. This column lists functional
groups and their respective assemblies and subassemblies as shown in the Maintenance
Allocation Chart (Appendix B). The appropriate check or service procedure follows
the specific item to be inspected.
e.
List of tools and materials required for PMCS is as follows:
Item
Quantity
1 ea
6 mm Hex Head Key Wrench
17 mm Combination Wrench
1 ea
19 mm Combination Wrench
1 ea
24 mm Combination Wrench
1 ea
Flat Tip Screwdriver
1 ea
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