TM 5-4310-369-14
G E N E R A L SUPPORT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
and special tools list TM 5-4310-369-24P, and
Special Tools and Equipment
No special tools are required to perform direct and
TM 5-2805-256-24P (Engine).
general support maintenance on the compressor.
Fabricated Tools and Equipment
No specially fabricated tools and equipment are required
Repair Parts
5-2.
Repair parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts
by direct and general support maintenance personnel to
perform maintenance on the compressor.
Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
column will be used as a source of item numbers for the
General
"TM Item Number" column on DA Form 2404 in recording
To ensure that the compressor is ready for operation at
results of PMCS.
all times, it must be inspected systematically so that the
defects may be discovered and corrected before they result
b. Interval Columns. The columns headed B, D, A, and
W will contain a dot () opposite the appropriate check
in serious damage or failure. Defects discovered during op-
eration of the unit shall be noted for future corrections, to
indicating it is to be performed Before, During, After, or
be made as soon as an operation has ceased. Stop operation
Weekly.
which would damage the equipment if operation were to
c. Item to be Inspected Column. The items listed in this
continue. All deficiencies and shortcomings shall be recorded
column are divided into groups and identifies the items to
together with the corrective action taken on DA Form
be inspected.
2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet,
d. Procedures Column. This column contains a brief
description of the procedure by which the check is to be
at the earliest opportunity. When performing your Before
performed.
Operation (B) and During Operation (D) PMCS, always
keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. After op-
e. For Readiness Reporting, Equipment Is Not Ready/
Available If: Column. This column will contain the criteria
eration, be sure to perform your (A) PMCS. If your equip-
ment fails to operate, troubleshoot with proper equipment.
which will cause the equipment to be classified as not
Report any deficiencies using the proper forms (see
Ready/Available because of inability to perform its primary
TM 38-750).
mission.
Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks
NOTE
and Services
If the equipment must be kept in continuous op-
Refer to table 5-1 for Preventive Maintenance Checks
eration, check and service only those items that
and Services.
can be checked and serviced without disturbing
a. Item Number Column. Checks and services are
operation. Make the complete checks and services
numbered in chronological order regardless of interval. This
when the equipment can be shut down,
