TM 9-1005-237-23&P
2-8. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES. (cont)
Table 2-2. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE (Cont)
Item
No.
3
4
5
6
7
8
Item To Be
Inspected
Procedures
Inspect grip screws for stripped or
damaged threads. Check grip screw
head for burrs.
Inspect lock washers for set or dam-
age on the M7.
Inspect grips for cracks and strip-
ped threads. Hairline cracks and
cracks up to 1/4 inch in length are
acceptable. Chips up to 1/8
inch in diameter are acceptable.
Inspect blade assembly for cracks,
nicks or blunted/broken points.
Nicks and blunted/broken points may
be stoned. If nicks and blunted/
broken points cannot be corrected by
stoning, evacuate to D.S. Maintence
Inspect/check guard area of blade
assembly and plate area of blade
assembly for looseness.
Inspect for worn or shiny areas on
blade assembly.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
D - Grip screw
threads are strip-
ped or damaged
SH - Grip screw
head has burrs
SH - Lock washers
have taken set or
are damaged
D - Stripped
threads or cracks
longer than 1/4
inch
SH - Chips over
1/8 inch in
diameter
D - Blade is
cracked
D - Blade is
less than 6-1/8
inches long from
handguard
SH - Blade is
nicked or point
blunted
SH - Guard or
plate are loose
SH - Blade is
worn or shiny
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