TM 5-3990-264-13&P
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
While conducting PMCS, perform the following general maintenance procedures as required:
a. Cleanliness. Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way, conceal problems and may in fact
cause a serious problem. Clean all metal surfaces and grease fittings.
b. Bolts, Nuts, and Screws.Check bolts, nuts, and screws for looseness. Inspect for bent, broken, or
missing hardware. Tighten all loose hardware and replace all damaged or missing hardware.
c. Paint. Check for chipped or flaking paint. Check around and along welds and around nuts, bolts,
and hardware items. Scrape and remove all loose paint. Inspect for corrosion. If corrosion is found,
report it using DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) or DA Form
5988-E (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance (Electronic) Worksheet).
d. Welds. Inspect welds for cracks or gaps. If a bad weld is found, notify unit maintenance.
e. Roller Damage Definition. To be classified as "damaged," the roller must have major cracks or
have pieces missing from the roller. Scratches and dents are normal wear for rollers.
LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS
It is important to know how fluid leakage affects the IBC status. The following are types/classes of leakage an operator
must know to determine if IBC is mission capable. Learn these leakage definitions. When in doubt, notify your
supervisor.
a. Class I. Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops.
b. Class II. Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops, but not great enough to cause drops to drip
from item being inspected.
c. Class III. Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from item being inspected.
Equipment operation is allowed with minor (Class I or Class II) leakages. Fluid levels in an item/system affected with
such leakage must be checked more frequently than required in PMCS. When in doubt, notify your supervisor.
Report Class III leaks IMMEDIATELY to your supervisor or Field maintenance.
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