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TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
AUGUST 2010
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OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) INTRODUCTION
PMCS INTRODUCTION.
This section contains PMCS requirements for the HEMTT THAAD system on the M977 series vehicles. The PMCS
tables contain checks and services necessary to ensure that the HEMTT THAAD system is ready for operation.
Using PMCS tables, perform maintenance at specified intervals. Refer to (
and
(TM 9-2320-325-14&P) for M977 series vehicle PMCS requirements.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK AND SERVICES.
a.
Do the “BEFORE” PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE just before operating the vehicle.
Pay attention to the
CAUTIONS and WARNINGS.
b.
If something does not work, troubleshoot with instructions in Chapter 3 and notify your supervisor.
c.
Always do PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE in the same order until it becomes a habit.
Once practiced,
problems can be spotted in a hurry.
d.
If something looks wrong and cannot be fixed immediately, write it on DA Form 2404. If something seems
seriously wrong, report it to Field Level Maintenance RIGHT NOW.
e.
When doing PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, take along the tools needed and a rag or two to make all the
checks.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.
WARNING
•
Check for overhead power lines or other obstructions before attempting LHS
operation.
Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
•
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing.
To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in a well-ventilated area.
If adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
a.
Cleanliness.
Dirt, grease, oil, and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Use
solvent cleaning compound (WP 0186, Item 30) on all metal surfaces.
b.
Bolts, Nuts, and Screws.
Check bolts, nuts, and screws for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken
condition. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around boltheads. If any part seems loose, tighten it or report
it to Field Level Maintenance.
c.
Welds.
Look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together.
If a bad weld is
found, report it to Field Level Maintenance.
d.
Electric Wires and Connectors.
Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires, and loose or broken
connectors.
Tighten loose connectors and make sure wires are in good condition.
If a bad wire or faulty connector
is found, report it to Field Level Maintenance.
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