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5-4.2 PMCS Procedures
5-4.2.1 PMCS are designed to keep the equipment in good working condition
by performing periodic service tasks .
54 . 2 . 2 S e r v i c e i n t e r v a l s p r o v i d e y o u , t h e o p e r a t o r , w i t h t i m e s c h e d u l e s
that determine when to perform specified service tasks.
5-4.2.3 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.
5-4.2.4 If your equipment fails to operate after PMCS is performed,
immediately report this condition to your supervisor.
5-4.3 PMCS Columnar Entries
54.3.1 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.
5-4.3.2 Interval Column. This column determines the time period
designated to perform your PMCS.
5-4.3.3 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.
5-4.3.4 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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