Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL

TM 9-1270-212-14&P

Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL

a. Unpacking. Unpack the HSS assemblies carefully and

3-3. General.

check for identification tags, serial number, and any

information that may be contained on paper tags which

a. When new, used, or reconditioned materiel is first

may be attached to the packing boxes.

received by the using organization, it is the responsibility of

the officer in charge to determine whether the materiel has

been properly prepared for service by the supplying

b. Inspection and Cleaning.

organization to be sure it is in condition to perform the

function.

(1) Upon receipt of the HSS assemblies, make a

visual inspection for obvious physical damage, such as

b. Make a record of any missing parts, tools, and

cracked, damaged, loose, bent or broken parts; dented

equipment and of any malfunctions. Correct any

surfaces; nicks, burns, scratches, or chips; loose, missing, or

deficiencies as quickly as possible.

binding knobs; corrosion; fungus growth; moisture; and

missing parts.

3-4. Duties.

(2) Clean the pilot and gunner linkage rails with a

The organizational mechanic performs the inspection to

soft cloth and alcohol or other solvent that will not leave a

determine whether the materiel has been prepared for

residue.

service and is in condition to perform its assigned mission.

It is the duty of the operator to assist the organizational

(3) Check that mechanical components operate

mechanic in the performance of these services.

smoothly without binding or rough motion.

3-5. Services.

(4) Inspect the assemblies for missing components,

screws, nuts, washers, and pins; loose rivets; and parts

Upon receipt of the HSS by a using organization, the

insecurely fastened.

following operations will be performed.

Section III. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS

3-6. Lubrication Instructions.

Lubrication maintenance is not required for any part of

the HSS. Where lubrication is required (joint bail bearings),

it has been sealed in. Do not lubricate linkage parts.

Section IV. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

3-8. Linkage Rails.

3-7. General.

It is imperative that the linkage rails be kept free from

Visual checks should be made of the equipment each

foreign material (such as paint-spray residue, sprayed

day of expected service, and appropriate action should be

insecticides, window cleaners, oils, or tape residue) and

taken as required. Special attention should be given suspect

surface damage (such as nicks or corrosion) that might

areas after periods of inactivity or when other maintenance

impair free movement of the carriage over the rails. Keep

has been performed in or near the cockpit (or storage) area

the rails clean by wiping them with a lint-free cloth soaked

housing the HSS. Paragraph 2-4 gives the preliminary switch

with alcohol or an equivalent solvent conforming to

settings. Tables 3-2 and 3-3 provide checklists of

MIL-A-6091. Small nicks and light damage can often be

mechanical and electrical maintenance inspection points to

satisfactorily removed by rubbing with a crocus cloth

be inspected each day of operation. No special maintenance

meeting Federal Specification P-C-458c. Wipe the rails clean

inspection is required during periods of storage or

before running the carriage along them.

inactivity.

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