Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
for Interior Bay (Contd).
ITEM TO
NOT FULLY
ITEM
CHECK/
MISSION
NO.
INTERVAL
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
CAPABLE IF:
TM 5-5420-278-10
0016 00
0016 00-8
15
Before
Left inner
ponton end skin
surface (1)
Check for structural damage.
Damage allows
water to enter
ponton. Any visible
hole will deadline
bay.
1
~
16
Before
Left unfolding
mechanism (2)
2
2
2
2
2
~
~
~
a. Check bracket, stabilizer lever,
rubber bumper, spring, turnbuckle,
and cable for physical damage.
b. Check cable for looseness, kinks,
broken strands, or compression.
a. Damage prevents
proper unfolding
operation.
b. Cable is loose,
kinked, compressed,
or broken strands
are noted.
