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INTRODUCTION. (CONT)
(5) Equipment IS Not Ready/Available If column. Entries in this column will
be keyed specifically to checks listed in the Procedures column for the
purpose of identifying, for the check, the criteria that will cause the
equipment to be classified as not ready/available because of inability to
perform its primary Combat mission. An entry in this column will:
(a) Identify conditions that make the equipment not ready/available
for readiness reporting.
(b) Deny use of the equipment until corrective maintenance
performed.
c. Special Instructions.
(1) Perform Weekly (W) as well as Before (B) operations PMCS if:
has been
(a) You are the assigned operator and have not operated the item
since the last weekly.
(b) You are operating the item for the first time.
(2) Leakage definitions for operator/crew PMCS shall be classified as
follows;
(a)
(b)
(c)
NOTE
Equipment operation is allowable with minor
leakage (Class I or II). Of course, you must
consider the fluid capacity in the item/system
being checked/inspected. When in doubt, notify
your supervisor.
NOTE
When operating with Class I or II leaks,
continue to check fluid levels as required in
your PMCS.
NOTE
Class III leaks should be reported to your
supervisor.
Class I.
S e e p a g e o f f l u i d ( a s i n d i c a t e d b y w e t n e s s 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 item being checked/inspected.
Class III.
Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops that fall
from the item being checked/inspected.
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