TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
(6)
Check electric wires and connectors for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken connectors.
Tighten loose connections and make sure the wires are in good condition
(7)
Check hoses and fluid lines for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots
show leaks, of course, but a stain around a fitting or connector can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose
fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is broken or worn out, either correct it or report it to Intermediate
Direct Support Maintenance (refer to the Maintenance Allocation Chart, Appendix 13).
It is necessary for you to know how fluid leaks affect the status of your equipment. The following are definitions
of
the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able to determine the status of your equipment. Learn and
be
familiar with them and remember, when in doubt, notify your supervisor.
CAUTION
When operating with class I or II leaks, continue to check fluid levels in addition to that required in
PMCS. Parts without fluid will stop working and/or cause damage to the parts.
NOTE
Equipment operation is allowable with minor leakage (class I or II). Consideration must be given to the
fluid capacity in the item, being checked/inspected. When in doubt, notify your supervisor.
b.
Leakage definitions for unit PMCS:
CLASS I
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops.
CLASS II Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops to drip from the item
being checked/inspected.
CLASS III Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/inspected.
c.
The specific PMCS procedures do not say "adjust if necessary" or "replace .if necessary." It is understood that
whenever inspection shows the need for adjustment, repairs, or replacement, that work will be done.
d.
Any special cleaning instructions for certain items are in the maintenance sections for those items. General
cleaning instructions are as follows:
(1)
Remove dust or loose dirt with a clean, soft cloth or brush.
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