TM 5-3810-306-20
Section III. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
GENERAL
To make sure that your vehicle is ready for operation at all times, inspect it systematically so you can discover any defects
and have them corrected before they result in serious damage or failure. The charts on the next few pages contain your
organizational PMCS. The item numbers indicate the sequence of minimum inspection requirements. If you’re operating
the vehicle and notice something wrong which could damage the equipment if you continue operation, stop operation
immediately.
Record all deficiencies and shortcomings, along with the corrective action taken on a DA Form 2404. The Item Number
column is the source for the numbers used on the TM Number column on DA Form 2404.
ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
1.
The item numbers of the table indicate the sequence of the PMCS. Perform at the intervals shown below:
a. Do your (Q) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE quarterly (every three months).
b. Do your (S) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE semiannually (every six months).
c. Do your (A) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE annually (once every year).
d. Do your (B) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE biannually (one every two years).
e. Do your (H) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE at the hour interval listed.
f.
Do your (M) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE monthly (once a month).
2.
If something doesn’t work, troubleshoot it according to the instructions in this manual.
3.
Always do your preventive maintenance in the same order so it gets to be a habit. Once you’ve had some practice,
you’ll spot anything wrong in a hurry.
4.
If anything looks wrong and you can’t fix it, write it down on your DA Form 2404. If you find something seriously
wrong, report it to direct support as soon as possible.
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