ARMY  TM  9-2805-262-14 AIR  FORCE  TO  38G2-90-1 NAVY  NAVFAC  P-8-613-14E Section Il. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) Paragraph Page 2-3 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-4 2-4 Purpose of PMCS Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-4 2-5 Explanation of Columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-4 2-6 Equipment is Not Ready/Available If Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-4 2-7 Reporting Deficiencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-5 2-8 Special Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-5 2-3. General. Operator PMCS are performed to ensure that the engine is ready for operation at all times. Perform the checks and services at the specified intervals. a. b. c. d. Before you operate, perform your before (B) PMCS. Observe all CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. While you operate, perform your during (D) PMCS. Observe al ICAUTIONS and WARNINGS. After you operate, be sure to perform your after (A) PMCS. If your equipment fails cooperate, refer to table 3-1 and report deficiencies on DA Form 2404. 2-4. Purpose of PMCS Table.  The purpose of the PMCS table is to provide  a systematic method of inspection and servicing the equipment. In this way, small defects can be detected early before they become a major problem causing the equipment to fail to complete its mission. The PMCS table is arranged with the individual PMCS procedures listed in sequence under assigned intervals. The most logical time (before, during, or after operation) to perform each procedure determines the interval to which it is assigned. Make a habit of doing the checks in the same order each time and anything wrong will be seen quickly. See paragraphs 2-5 and 2-6 for an explanation of the columns in table 2-1. 2-5. Explanation of Columns.  The following is a list of the PMCS table column headings with a description of the information found in each column. a. Item  No. This column shows the sequence in which the checks and services  are to be performed, and is used  to  identify  the  equipment  area  on  the  Equipment  Inspection  and  Maintenance  Worksheet,  DA  Form  2404. b. Interval.  This column shows a dot (•) when each check is to be done. c. Item to be Inspected/Procedures. This  column  identifies  the  general  area  or  specific  part  where  the  check or service is to be done, the checks or services to be done, and explains how to do them. d. Equipment is Not Ready/Avilable If. See paragraph 2-6. 2-6. Equipment is Not Ready/Available If Column.  This column lists conditions that make the equipment  unavailable  for  use  because  it  is  unable  to  perform  its  mission,  or  because  it  would  represent  a  safety hazard. Do not acceptor operate equipment with a condition in the “Equipment is Not Ready/Available If” column. 2-4