TM 5-5420-209-12
NOTE
This PMCS use the one-look format, beginning with the Roadside Bow Ponton as viewed
from the rear of bay with unfolding cables, clockwise.
During PMCS, ensure that ALL components and assemblies are correctly installed
. Incorrect
installation may cause additional equipment damage or failure.
When checking or inspecting an item, also inspect all associated components for structural tim-
age and loose, broken or missing hardware.
Remove rust and accumulated corrosion during PMCS. Corrosion not removed promptly will
degrade equipment performance.
Table 4-3. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for the Interior Bay.
Location
Item
Interval
Item To Be Inspected
Equipment Is Not
Item to
Procedure
Ready/Available If
Service/Check
NOTE
To effectively perform the
following steps, bay should be
down loaded from transporter.
1
Weekly
Unfolding
Ensure unfolding mechanism functions
Broken welds noted or
Mechanism
properly.
deformation prevents
Inspect cover plate, spring pins, pins, lever,
mechanism for
and connecting link for cracks, broken welds
functioning properly.
and deformation.
NOTE
Receptacle, when properly
adjusted, will allow latch to
seat snugly in strike catches.
2
Weekly
Bridge Latch
Ensure latch is adjusted properly.
Receptacle
Inspect brackets, shims and strike catches for
Broken welds, binding or
cracks, broken welds, binding and
deformation prevents
deformation.
engaging latch noted.
3
Weekly
Skin Surface
Inspect surface area for punctures, holes and
Any damage which allow
dents exposing interior ribs.
water into bay interior (If
in doubt, perform soap
bubble test).
Inspect seams for cracked broken welds.
Cracked/broken welds
noted.
4
Weekly
Tie Down Pin
Inspect pin weld seams for broken welds.
Broken welds noted or
Inspect pin for erosion of pin surface.
erosion of surface area
prevents securing bay to
transporter.
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