ARMY     TM     9-2805-262-14 AIR  FORCE  TO  38G2–9&l NAVY  NAVFAC  P-8-613-14E NOTE The terms ready/available and mission capable refer to the same status: Equipment  is on hand and is able to perform its combat mission. Refer to DA Pam 738-750. 2-7. Reporting Deficiencies. If any problem with the equipment is discovered during PMCS or while it is being operated that cannot be corrected at the operator/crew maintenance level, it must be reported. Refer to DA Pam  738-750  and  report  the  deficiency  using  the  proper  forms. 2-8. Special  Instructions.  Preventive maintenance is not limited to performing the checks and services listed in the PMCS table. NOTE If the equipment must be kept in continuous operation, check and service only those items that can be checked and serviced without disturbing operation. Make the complete checks and services when the equipment can be shut down. WARNING Drycleaning  solvent  PD-680  used  to  clean  parts  is  potentially  dangerous  to  personnel  and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100°F - 138°F (38°C – 60°C). a. Keep  it  clean. Did, grease, oil, and debris get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Clean as you work and as needed. Use drycleaning solvent on all metal surfaces. Use soap and water  to clean rubber or plastic  material. b. Bolts,Nuts, and Screw. Check them all for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken condition. You can’t try them all with a tool, but look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around boltheads. If you find one you think is loose, tighten it, or report it to unit maintenance if you can’t tighten it. c. Electrical  Wires  and  Cable  Connectors. Look for bare wires, and loose or broken connectors. Report defects  to  unit  maintenance. d. Fluid  Lines.   Look for wear, damage, and leaks. Make sure clamps and fittings are tight. Wet spots and stains around a fitting or connector can mean a leak. If a leak comes from a loose connector, tighten it. If something  is  broken  or  worn  out,  report  it  to  unit  maintenance. e.  Leakage   Definitions. It is necessary for you to know how fluid leakage affects the status of your equipment. The following are definitions of the types/classes of leakage you need to know to be able to determine the status of your equipment. Learn and be familiar with them. When in doubt, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR! Leakage  Definitions: Class I See page of fluid (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form drops. Class II Leakage of fluid great enough to form drops but not enough to cause drops  to  drip  from  item  being  checked/inspected. Class Ill Leakage  of fluid great enough to form drops that fall from the item being checked/inspected. 2-5