American Technologies Network ATN PS31, Operator'S Manual

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2.2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2.2.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND
SERVICES TABLE
a. General
To ensure the readiness of the NVG, perform the preventive main-
tenance procedures in accordance with Table 2.2., prior to each
mission. Preventive maintenance procedures include inspection,
cleaning, and performance of the checkout procedures.
b. Warnings and Cautions
Always observe the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appearing in
the table. Warnings and cautions appear before applicable proce-
dures. You must observe the warnings and cautions to prevent seri-
ous injury to yourself and others, or to prevent your equipment from
being damaged.
c. Explanation of Table Entries
(1) Item Number Column. Numbers in this column are for refer-
ence. When completing Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
Worksheet, include the item number for the check/service indicat-
ing a fault. Item numbers also appear in the order that you must do
checks and services for the intervals listed.
(2) Interval Column.
This column tells you when you must do the
procedure in the procedure column. BEFORE procedures must be
done before you operate or use the equipment for its intended mis-
sion. DURING procedures must be done during the time you are
operating or using the equipment for its intended mission. AFTER
procedures must be done immediately after you have operated or
used the equipment.
(3) Location, Check/Service Column.
This column provides the
location and the item to be checked or serviced. The item location
is underlined.
(4) Procedure Column.
This column gives the procedure you must
do to check or service the item listed in the Check/Service column
to know if the equipment is ready or available for its intended mis-
sion or operation. You must do the procedure at the time stated in
the interval column.
(5) Not Fully Mission Capable If: Column.
Information in this
column tells you what faults will keep your equipment from being
capable of performing its primary mission. If you make check and
service procedures that show faults listed in this column, do not
operate the equipment. Follow standard operating procedures for
maintaining the equipment or reporting equipment failure.
d. Other Table Entries
Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in
your table.