DHS Systems TM 95263 00, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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DHS Systems, LLC TM 95263 00
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This technical manual provides Operator and Unit level maintenance information for the Audio Video Component
System (AVCS). The information includes equipment description and theory of operation, operator instructions,
troubleshooting procedures, maintenance and testing procedures, and supporting data including Repair Parts and
Special Tools List (RPSTL) for identifying and ordering repair parts.
ARRANGEMENT, IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF FRONT MATTER, REAR MATTER, CHAPTERS, AND
WORK PACKAGES
This manual is composed of front matter, chapters containing Work Packages (WPs), appendixes, and rear matter.
These areas are described in greater detail in the following paragraphs.
Front Matter
The front matter includes such items as the Warning Summary, List of Effective Pages/WPs, Table of Contents, and
How to Use This Manual.
Chapters and WPs
The WPs contain information pertinent to the performance of specific tasks. Each WP is maintained as a separate
entity. The WPs are grouped into chapters based on overall content. WPs are arranged in numerical sequence
regardless of chapter division. The chapter divisions and the WPs contained within the chapters are listed in the
Table of Contents. The contents of each chapter are outlined briefly in the following paragraphs.
Chapter 1 - General Information, Equipment Descriptions, and Theory of Operation. This chapter provides general
and descriptive information concerning the equipment. Theory of Operation appropriate to the maintenance level
covered is also provided.
Chapter 2 - Operator Instructions. This chapter provides a description and location of the controls, indicators, and
connectors on each piece of equipment used in the AVCS-Mini. It also contains a description and location of the
decals and data plates for each piece of equipment and operation under usual and unusual conditions.
Chapter 3 - Operator Troubleshooting Procedures. This chapter provides operational checkout and troubleshooting
procedures appropriate to the maintenance level covered.
Chapter 4 – Operator Maintenance Procedures. This chapter provides troubleshooting/fault isolation procedures
appropriate to the maintenance level covered.
Chapter 5 – Field Troubleshooting Procedures. This chapter provides troubleshooting/fault isolation procedures
appropriate to the maintenance level covered.
Chapter 6 – Field Maintenance Procedures. This chapter provides maintenance procedures appropriate to the
maintenance level covered.
Chapter 7 – Parts Information. This chapter provides information on the Repair Parts and Special Tools List
(RPSTL). This chapter also contains the national stock number list and part number list. The RPSTL is used to
support the maintenance actions in Chapters 4 and 6.
Chapter 8 - Destruction Procedures to Prevent Enemy Use. This chapter provides information on how to damage the
TMSS-MED to prevent usage by the enemy.
Chapter 9 - Supporting Information. Included are a list of reference material, the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
which identifies maintenance actions and their maintenance levels, Components of End Item (COEI) list, Basic Issue
Items (BII) list, Additional Authorization List (AAL), and Expendable and Durable Items list.