TM 5-5420-209-12
Table 4-3. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for the Interior Bay Cont.
Item
No.
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Interval
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
Location
Item to
Sewice/Check
Bridge Latch
Travel Latch
Travel Latch
Receptacle
Bridge Latch
Skin Surface
Foldlock Latch
Skin Surface
Unfolding
Mechanism
Bridge Latch
Receptacle
Item To Be Inspected
Inspect brackets, supports and pins for cracks,
broken welds and deformation.
Inspect springs for deformation and stretching.
Inspect brackets, supports and pins for cracks,
broken welds and deformation.
Inspect springs for deformation and stretching.
Inspect brackets, shims and strike catches or
cracks, broken welds, binding and
deformation.
Inspect brackets, supports and pins for cracks,
broken welds and deformation.
Inspect springs for deformation and stretching.
Inspect surface area for punctures, holes and
dents exposing interior ribs.
Inspect seams for cracked/broken welds.
Inspect brackets, supports and pins for cracks,
broken welds and deformation.
Inspect springs for deformation and stretching.
Inspect surface area for punctures, holes and
dents exposing interior ribs.
Inspect seams for cracked/broken welds.
Ensure unfolding mechanism functions
properly.
Inspect cover plate, spring pins, pins, lever,
and connecting link for cracks, broken welds
and deformation.
Inspect brackets, shims and strike catches for
cracks, broken welds, binding and
deformation.
Equipment Is Not
Ready/Available If
Cracks, broken welds
noted or deformation
causes binding.
Springs stretched.
Cracks, broken welds
noted or deformation
causes binding.
Springs stretched.
Broken welds, binding or
deformation prevents
engaging latch noted.
Cracks, broken welds
noted or deformation
causes binding.
Springs stretched.
Any damage which allow
water into bay interior (If
in doubt, perform soap
bubble test).
Cracked/broken welds
noted.
Cracks, broken welds
noted or deformation
causes binding.
Springs stretched.
Any damage which allow
water into bay interior (If
in doubt, perform soap
bubble test).
Cracked/broken welds
noted.
Broken welds noted or
deformation prevents
mechanism for
functioning properly.
Broken welds, binding or
deformation prevents
engaging latch noted.
4-20
Procedure