TM 5-3815-226-13&P
UNIT
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
GENERAL
To make sure that your vehicle is ready for operation at all times, inspect it systematically so you can discover any defects
and have them corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. The charts on the next few pages contain your
unit PMCS. The item numbers indicate the sequence of minimum inspection requirements. If you’re operating the vehicle
and notice something wrong which could damage the equipment if you continue operation, stop operation immediately.
Record all deficiencies and shortcomings, along with the corrective action taken, on a DA Form 2404. The Item Number
column is the source for the numbers used on the TM Number column on DA Form 2404.
UNIT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
1.
The item numbers of the table indicate the sequence of the PMCS. Perform at the intervals shown below:
a.
Do your (Q) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE quarterly (every three months).
b.
Do your (S) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE semiannually (every six months).
c.
Do your (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE annually (once every year).
d.
Do your (B) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE biennially (once every two years).
e.
Do your (H) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE at the hour interval listed.
f.
Do your (MI) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE at the mile interval listed.
2.
If something doesn’t work, troubleshoot it according to the instructions in this manual or the commercial manual or
notify your supervisor.
3.
Always do your preventive maintenance 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.
4.
If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it down on your DA Form 2404. If you find something seriously
wrong, report it to direct support as soon as possible.
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