PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

TM 11-4920-296-14&P

2-62. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

2-68. ROUTINE PMCS SERVICES

AND SERVICES (PMCS)

269. Routine services are a collection of checks

and observations performed by the operator at all

2-63. The PMCS requirements for the Trans-

times. Routine services are not listed in the pre-

ponder Set Test Set AN/APM-378 are listed in

ventive maintenance checks and services (table

table 2-6. There are certain tests that can be done

2-6), in order to separate the nonoperational

routinely, before (B) and during (D) operation.

from the operational services.

Other PMCS are done on a weekly basis or when

1. Clearing.

dictated by special circumstances as listed in table

2. Dusting.

2-6.

3. Washing.

2-64. Before you operate, Always keep in mind

4. Check for cut or frayed cables.

the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your

5. Check for dented, bent or broken compo-

before (B) PMCS.

nents.

2-65. While you operate. Always keep in mind

6. Check to see that items not in use are prop-

the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your

erly stowed.

during (D) PMCS.

7. Check for rusting.

8. Check controls for smooth operation.

2-66. After you operate. Be sure to perform your

9. Cover unused receptacles.

after (A) PMCS.

10. Check for loose nuts, bolts, and connectors.

2-67. If your equipment fails to operate. Trouble-

11. Check to see that all nameplates are clean

shoot with proper equipment. Report any defi-

and legible.

ciencies using the proper forms, see TM 38-750.

12. Check for completeness of equipment.