Inspection - TM-38-2600107

TM 38-260

as the dehumidification equipment is operating satisfactorily and the specified humidity level is being maintained. The

maintenance requirements for IPE and OPE in noncontrolled storage are increased over those for controlled storage and

are largely dependent on the type of equipment and the storage conditions. The purpose of the instructions contained

herein is to provide technical and economic information for a better understanding of these requirements, and a basis for

increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of surveillance on maintenance activities.

b. Surveillance. Surveillance of inactive IPE and OPE shall be accomplished in order to ascertain that the

equipment is being maintained at the level of preservation which will prevent corrosion and/or other deterioration.

Surveillance inspections shall direct the extent of maintenance activities. Frequency of surveillance inspections and

maintenance will vary with climatic conditions, type of preservatives used, and type of storage provided for the

equipment. When corrosion, deterioration, preservative breakdown, or drainage is found during surveillance inspections,

corrective action shall immediately be accomplished. Future surveillance and maintenance activities will be increased as

deemed necessary for the protection of the equipment.

c. Maintenance.

Maintenance is the action required to sustain stored accessories in a state of

replenishment/reconstitution readiness. Maintenance may consist of, but is not limited to:

(1)

Surveillance.

(2)

Removal of rust or corrosion.

(3)

Correction of deficiencies and/or deterioration other than (2) above.

(4)

Repair and adjustment of dehumidification equipment including replacement and/or addition of desiccant.

(5) Calibration of control equipment, such as hygrothermographs, humidistats, thermostats, and other control

equipment.

(6)

Repair or replacement of damaged shrouds.

(7)

Represervation, where materials have been disturbed or removed to accomplish operations cited in (2) and

(3) above.

(8)

Inspection of wooden skids for any evidence of warping.

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Inspection

a. General. Storage of IPE and OPE requires some type of inspection so that proper protection is maintained and

deficiencies are corrected. Periodic inspections shall be performed often enough to recognize early signs of trouble

before extensive or irreparable damage has been done. Complete inspection at frequent intervals would prevent serious

deterioration, but it would also entail unnecessary costs. A practical plan for inspecting equipment in storage is

presented in

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