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3-6. LEAKAGE DEFINITIONS.
a. It is important to know how fluid leakage affects the
CAUTION
status of the tamper. Following are types/classes of
leakages an operator must know to determine
whether the tamper is mission-capable. Learn these
When operating with Class I or II leaks, contin-
Ieakage definitions. When in doubt, notify your
ue to check fluid levels in addition to that re-
supervisor.
quired in PMCS. Parts without fluid will stop
working or maybe damaged.
Leakage Definitions for Operator/Crew PMCS:
b. Equipment operation is allowed with minor (Class I
or II) leakage. Fluid levels in an item/system affected
Class 1
Seepage of fluid (as indicated by
with such leakage must be checked more frequently
wetness or discoloration) not great
than required in PMCS. When in doubt, notify ycur
enough to form drops.
supervisor.
Class II
Leakage of fluid great enough to
c. Report Class Ill leaks IMMEDIATELY to your supervi-
form drops, but not great enough to
ser.
cause drops to drip from item being
inspected.
Class Ill
Leakage of fluid great enough to
form drops that fall from the item
being inspected.
Table 3-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
B-BEFORE
D-DURING
A-AFTER
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
ITEM
PROCEDURE: Check for and have repaired, filled, or
EQUIPMENT iS NOT
NO.
B
D
A
adjusted as needed.
READY/AVAILABLE iF:
NOTE
Perform Weekly (W) as well as Before
(B) PMCS it
a. You are the assigned operator but
have not operated the tamper unit
since the last Weekly.
b. You are operating the tamper for the
first time.
TAMPER EXTERIOR
a. Check for fluid leakage or appearance of fluid
Any Class Ill leaks are found.
leakage.
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