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c.
The "Equipment is Not Ready/Available If" column is used for identification of conditions that make the equipment
not ready/available for readiness reporting purposes or denies use of the equipment until corrective maintenance is
performed.
d.
If your equipment fails to operate after PMCS is performed, immediately report this condition to your supervisor.
e.
Perform weekly as well as before operation if you are the assigned operator and have not operated the item since
the last weekly or if you are operating the item for the first time.
f.
Leakage definitions for operator PMCS shall be classified as follows:
(1)
Class I Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops.
(2)
Class II Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from the item
being checked/inspected.
(3)
Class III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/inspected.
CAUTION
•
Equipment operation is allowable with minor leakage (Class I or II). Of course, you must consider
the fluid capacity in the item/system being checked/inspected. When in doubt, notify your
supervisor.
•
When operating with Class I or Class II leaks, continue to check fluid levels as required in your
PMCS.
•
Class III leaks should be reported to your supervisor or organizational maintenance.
g.
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 results of PMCS.
h.
Interval column. This column determines the time period designated to perform your PMCS.
i.
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.
j.
Equipment is not ready/available if: column. This column indicates the reason or cause why your equipment is
not ready/available to perform its primary mission.
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