Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

b. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. The preventive

maintenance checks and services charts (para 3.1-4 through 3.1-7) outline

functions to be performed at specific intervals. These checks and

services are to maintain Army electronic equipment in a combat serviceable

condition; that is, in good general (physical) condition and in good

operating condition.

To assist operators in maintaining combat

serviceability, the charts Indicate what to check, how to check, and the

normal conditions; the References column lists the illustrations, paragraphs,

or manuals that contain detailed repair or replacement procedures. If

the defect cannot be remedied by performing the corrective action

indicated, higher category of maintenance or repair is required, Records

and reports of these checks and services must be made in accordance with

the requirements set forth in TM 38-750.

3.1-3. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Periods

Preventive maintenance checks and services of the equipment are

required daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly.

a. Paragraph 3.1-4 specifies the checks and services that must be

accomplished daily (or at least once each week if the equipment is

maintained in standby condition).

b. Paragraphs 3.1-5, 3.1-6, and 3.1-7 specify additional checks and

services that must be performed on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly

basis, respectively.