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B- Bolts, nuts, and screws: Check them all for obvious looseness,
missing, bent or broken condition. You can't try thorn all with a tool,
of course, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolt
heads. I f y o u f i n d o n e y o u t h i n k i s l o o s e , t i g h t e n i t , o r r e p o r t i t t o
organizational maintenance if you can't tighten it.
C- Welds: Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts
are welded together. If you find a bad weld, report it to organizational
maintenance.
D- Electric wires and connectors: Look for cracked or broken insulation,
bare wires, and loose or broken connectors. Tighten loose connectors
and make sure the wires are in good shape.
E- Hoses and fluid lines: Look for wear, damage, and leaks, and make
sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots show leaks, of course.
But a stain around a fitting or connector can mean a leak. If a leak
comes from a loose fitting or connector, tighten it. If something is
broken or worn out, report it to organizational maintenance.
It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakage
affects the status
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of your vehicle. The following are definitions of the
types/classes of
leakage an operator-or crew member needs to know to be
able to determine
the status of his/her vehicle. Learn, then be familiar
with them and
REMEMBER - WHEN IN DOUBT, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR!
Leakage Definitions for Crew/Operator PMCS
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or dis-
Class I
coloration) 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,
CAUTION
EQUIPMENT OPERATION IS ALLOWABLE WITH MINOR LEAKAGES (CLASS I OR II).
OR COURSE, CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO THE FLUID CAPACITY IN THE
ITEM/SYSTEM BEING CHECKED/INSPECTED. WHEN IN DOUBT, NOTIFY YOUR
SUPERVISOR.
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