TM 10-6640-216-13&P
Section II. OPERATOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES (PMCS)
Alphabetical Index
Paragraph Title
Paragraph
After Prolonged Shutdowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General
2-5
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2-3
Individual Equipment PMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-8
Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-7
PMCS Columnar Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-4
Reporting and Correcting Deficiencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-6
Tools and Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-9
2-3 GENERAL.
The following paragraphs describe general information concerning when to do PMCS and what to do
if a failure is discovered.
a.
Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform
your before (B) PMCS prior to the equipment leaving the laboratory or performing its intended
mission.
b.
While You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform
your during (D) PMCS when the equipment is being used in its intended mission.
c.
After You Operate. Be sure to perform your (A) PMCS after the equipment has been
taken out of its mission mode or returned to the laboratory.
d.
If Your Equiupment Fails to Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report any
deficiencies using the proper forms. See DA Pam 738-750.
e.
Purpose of PMCS Table. Your PMCS table lists the inspections and care your equipment
requires to keep it in good operating condition.
2-4. PMCS COLUMNAR ENTRIES.
The following paragraphs describe your PMCS, Table 2-11.
a.
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.
b.
Service Interval Column. The interval column of your PMCS table tells you when to do
certain checks or services,
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