TM 10-8465-237-10
0013
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) CONTINUED
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) for MMKs - Continued
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT READY/
NO.
CHECKED OR
AVAILABLE IF:
SERVICED
23
Before
Inspect for cuts and excessive wear.
Protector does not cover the
Protector,
intended sharp point of the
Spike
After
item.
24
Before
Protector, Rope
Inspect for cuts and excessive wear.
Protector has visible damage.
After
25
Before
Pulley,
1. Inspect for cracks, flaws, burrs, corrosion,
Presence of cracks, flaws,
Mountaineering
deformation, and excessive wear.
burrs, corrosion, deformation,
After
or excessive wear.
2. Check for smooth operation of wheel.
Rough or halting wheel spin.
26
Before
Rope Cutter,
Inspect blade for buildup of burned material. Clean
Presence of excessive burned
Electric
cold blade with an abrasive pad if necessary.
material that cannot be
After
cleaned off.
27
Rope,
Inspect for cuts, frays, burns, bulges, hourglass
Before
Presence of cuts, frays, burns,
Kernmantle
shape, abrasions, worn spots, and dirt. Clean if
bulges, hourglass shape,
During
necessary with mild soap and cold water or use a
abrasions, worn spots, or dirt
rope washer and air-dry away from direct heat.
that cannot be cleaned.
After
28
Before
Shovel,
1. Inspect for cracks, flaws, chemicals, burrs,
Presence of cracks or flaws,
Avalanche
corrosion, and excessive wear.
chemicals, burrs, corrosion, or
After
excessive wear.
Inoperable or stuck spring
2. Ensure proper operation of spring loaded
loaded buttons.
buttons.
29
Before
Snowshoe,
1. Inspect for cracks, flaws, chemicals, burrs,
Presence of cracks or flaws,
Assault, Military
corrosion, and excessive wear.
chemicals, burrs, corrosion, or
After
excessive wear.
2. Ensure proper functionality of knob. Ensure heel
Improper functionality of knob.
riser and foot plate freely pivot.
Heel riser or foot plate that
does not freely pivot.
30
Before
Transceiver,
1. Inspect for cracks, flaws, chemicals, corrosion,
Presence of cracks or flaws,
Avalanche
and excessive wear.
chemicals, corrosion, or
2. Test search and transmit functionality using a
excessive wear.
second transceiver. Ensure transceiver receives a
Transceiver does not properly
signal at a minimum of 33 feet/10 meters.
search or transmit.
3. Test battery power by turning on the receiver and
reading the battery power display/distance indicator.
Batteries do not have at least
Replace batteries if necessary.
a 20 percent charge.
31
Before
Washer, Rope
1. Inspect for cracks, flaws, chemicals, corrosion,
Presence of cracks or flaws,
excessive wear, and dirt. Clean if necessary with
chemicals, corrosion,
After
mild soap and cold water. Dry thoroughly away from
excessive wear, or dirt that
direct heat.
cannot be cleaned.
2. Ensure presence of gasket.
32
Before
Webbing,
Inspect for cuts, frays, burns, abrasions, worn spots,
Presence of cuts, frays, burns,
Mountaineering
and dirt. Clean if necessary with mild soap and cold
abrasions, worn spots, or dirt
After
water and air-dry away from direct sunlight.
that cannot be cleaned.
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