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DIRECT/GENERAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES.
a.
Direct/general support troubleshooting procedures cover the most common malfunctions that may be repaired at
the direct/general support level. Repair or adjustment requiring specialized equipment is not authorized unless such
equipment is available. Troubleshooting procedures used by lower level maintenance should be conducted in addition to
the direct/general support troubleshooting procedures.
b.
This manual cannot list all the possible malfunctions or every possible test/ inspection and corrective action. If a
malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by a listed corrective action, notify your supervisor.
c.
For unidentified malfunctions, use the facing schematic or the foldout located at the end of this manual for further
fault analysis.
Table 1-6. DIRECT/GENERAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
PERSONNEL/CARGO DOORS DO NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY.
Step 1.
Be sure that latch rollers rotate freely.
Replace latches (paragraph 1-20.2).
Step 2.
Check to see if latch rods are bent.
Replace latch rods (paragraph 1-20.2).
Step 3.
Check to see if door gasket is torn or broken.
Replace door gasket (paragraph 1-20.3)
2.
PERSONNEL/CARGO DOORS DO NOT LATCH PROPERLY.
Check door latch for missing or damaged components.
Replace door latch (paragraph 1-20.2)
3.
AIR OR WATER ENTERS SECTION AROUND DOOR.
Check to see if door gasket is worn or broken.
Replace door gasket (paragraph 1-20.3)
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