PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-587
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 587
OCTOBER 2001
9
OCT 01
Daily Checks
PS 587
8
Automotive Jacks and Stands.
..
Making the
If you
don’t
know, chances
are it’s been too
long.
Appendix E
of
TB 43-0142,
Safety
Inspection
and Testing
of Lifting
Devices,
has the word.
But when was the
last time they got PM
or were inspected?
I
dunno
…
“You see jacks and stands all over
maintenance bays…”
“…some in use
and some in the
corner waiting
to be used.”
Daily Inspection
then Check any other
items specified in TMs
or manufacturer’s
instructions that may
affect operation.
Check
for
proper
marking
(load
rating)
Check for broken,
cracked or distorted
parts or housings,
loose bolts or rivets,
and other evidence
of mishandling
Check for
cleanliness
and proper
lubrication
PM
✔
Check!
✔
✔ ✔
✔
Check that
handle is free
from grease
and oil
Check for leaks; worn, bent or
damaged screw threads; cracked
or broken
rack teeth;
scored or
damaged ram;
malfunctioning
swivel heads
and caps;
improper
engagement
or extreme
wear of pawl
and rack
✔
Maintenance
equipment that
gets the
most
use often gets
the
least
maintenance.
that’s the
case with
jacks and
stands.
•
Every 6 months, in addition to
performing each daily inspection,
check for corrosion of metal parts.
•
Disassemble jacks for cleaning
and examination for internal wear
or damage if external appearance
indicates there may be internal
problems.
Periodic Inspection
Use the
instructions
found in the
lifting device
TM or
manufacturer’s
pamphlet to
disassemble.
When
testing
is
necessary,
see Para
E-3 in the
TB for
details.
587. 08-09 (C)
9/3/01
6:38 PM
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