Analytical inspection.

TM 38-260

(d) A thorough visual inspection shall be conducted of all accessible interior and exterior components to

detect missing, excessively worn, cracked, broken, or improperly installed components or extremely rusty conditions.

(2) Operational/functional testing. Operational/functional testing shall be accomplished after completion of

visual inspection and shall include, but is not limited to, the following operations:

(a) Determination of special equipment, environmental conditions, and procedures required to conduct

operational/functional testing.

(b) Lubrication and servicing of components and systems, as required to assure freedom of movement

and proper functioning.

(c)

Manual operation of all applicable components to detect any discrepancies that could affect power

operation.

(d) Assembly and minor adjustment of all necessary associated components, attachments, accessories,

and auxiliary equipment.

(e)

Powered operation for a sufficient time to assure that equipment reaches the normal operating

temperature.

(f) Complete power and manual operation of all systems to determine correct functioning of all

mechanical and/or electric controls and devices.

(g) All observed defects and malfunctions shall be recorded and verified on documents conforming to the

requirements specified on the applicable TMS.

(3) Analytical inspection. Analytical inspection shall only be accomplished after completion of visual and

functional testing. Analytical inspection tolerances shall conform to those specified on the appropriate DGSC Form Test

Pattern for analytical inspection of metalworking machinery. Analytical inspection shall be performed with the inspection

aids which have been identified, inspected, and calibrated in accordance with requirements of MIL-STD-120 and as

specified on the applicable test pattern. Analytical inspection shall also include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a)

Cleaning of machine ways, tables, and other working surfaces to provide for accurate measurements.

(b) Assembly and adjustment of all necessary associated components, attachments, accessories, and

auxiliary equipment as necessary.

(c)

Checking of all flat bearing surfaces for less than 0. 0015 inch (0. 04mm) feeler gage entry.

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