APPENDIX IIMAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHARTSection I. INTRODUCTION1. Generala.This section provides a general explanation ofall maintenance and repair functions authorized atvarious maintenance levels.b.Section II designates overall responsibility forthe performance of maintenance functions on theidentified end item or component. The implementationof the maintenance functions upon the end item orcomponent will be consistent with the assignedmaintenance functions.c.Section III lists the special tools and testequipment required for each maintenance function asreferenced from Section II.d.Section IV contains supplemental instructions,explanatory notes and/or illustrations required for aparticular maintenance function.2. Explanation of Columns in Section IIa.Group Number, Column 1.The assembly groupis a numerical group assigned to each assembly.b.Assembly Group, Column 2. This columncontains a brief description of the components of eachassembly group.c.Maintenance Function, Column 3.This columnlists the various maintenance functions (A through K)and indicates the lowest maintenance level authorizedto perform these functions. The symbol designations forthe various maintenance levels are as follows:C- Operator or crewO Organizational maintenanceF - Direct support maintenanceH- General support maintenanceD- Depot maintenanceThe maintenance functions are defined as follows:a - Inspect. To determine serviceability of an itemby comparing its physical, mechanical, and electricalcharacteristics with established standards.b - Test. To verify serviceability and to detectelectrical or mechanical failure by use of test equipment.c - Service. To clean, to preserve, to charge, andto add fuel, lubricants, cooling agents, and air.d - Adjust. To rectify to the extent necessary tobring into proper operating range.e - Align. To adjust specified. variable elements ofan item to bring to optimum performance.f - Calibrate. To determine the corrections to bemade in the readings of instruments or test equipmentused in precise measurement. Consists of thecomparison of two instruments, one of which is acertified standard of known accuracy, to detect andadjust any discrepancy in the accuracy of the instrumentbeing compared with the certified standard.g - Install.To set up for use in an operationalenvironment such as an emplacement, site, or vehicle.h - Replace.To replace unserviceable items withserviceable like items.i - Repair. Those maintenance operationsnecessary to restore an item to serviceable conditionthrough correction of material damage or a specificfailure. Repair may be accomplished at each level ofmaintenance.A-2-1
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