5-17. OPERATOR/UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

TM 5-6635-386-12&P hour at one meter (3.3 feet) from the external surface of the package. The number must be rounded up to the first decimal place. For example, a reading of 0.11 should be rounded to 0.2. The typical TI number for testers is .05. The TI is used to designate the degree of control to be exercised by the carrier during transportation. f. When a tester shipment is received, immediately perform a wipe test to determine whether or not the radioactive sources were damaged during shipping. g. Only serial numbered testers listed on item manager letter for repair/overhaul should be sent to the manufacturer. No replacements are allowed without notification of item manager, AMSTA-FHV, AV 786- 7787/5827 or Commercial (313) 574-7787/5827. (See Para 4-20 for additional information). 5-17. OPERATOR/UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) NOTE Your Preventive Maintenance Check and Services table lists the inspection and care of your equipment required to keep it in good operating condition. a. The number column of your PMCS is the source for the number used on the TM column on DA Form 2404. b. The interval column of your PMCS table tells you when to do a certain check or service. (1) Before you operate. Always keep in mind the WARNING S and CAUTIONS. Perform your before (B) PMCS. (2) While you operate. Always keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS. Perform your during (D) PMCS. (3) After you operate. Be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS. c. The procedure column of your PMCS table tells you how to do the required checks and services. Carefully follow these instructions. If you do not have the tools, or if the procedure tells you to, contact the unit maintenance. d. If your equipment does not perform as required, refer to the manual troubleshooting section for possible problems. Report any malfunctions or failures on the proper DA Form 2404 or refer to DA Pamphlet 738-750. NOTE The terms ready/available and mission capable refer to the same status: Equipment is on hand and is able to perform all its combat missions without further endangering the lives of crew or operators in a combat environment (see DA Pamphlet 738-750). f. Always do your PMCS in the same order so it gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had some practice, you’ll spot anything wrong in a hurry. g. While performing PMCS, observe WARNING and CAUTIONS preceding those operations which could endanger your safety or result in damage to the equipment. (1) Keep it clean; dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Use dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680) to clean metal surfaces. (2) Bolts, nuts, and screws: check that they are not loose, missing, bent or broken. Tighten any bolt, nut, or screw that you find loose. 5-4