Explanation of Columns In Section II

A - INSPECT. To determine serviceability of an item by comparing

its physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics with

established standards.

B - TEST. To verify serviceability and to detect electrical or

mechanical failure by use of test equipment.

C - SERVICE. To clean, to preserve, to charge, to paint, and to

add fuel, lubricants, cooling agents, and air.

D - ADJUST. To rectify to the extent necessary to bring into

proper operating range.

E - ALIGN. To adjust specified variable elements of an item to

bring to optimum performance.

F - CALIBRATE. To determine the corrections to be made in the

readings of instruments or test equipment used in precise

measurement. Consists of the comparisons of two instruments,

one of which Is a certified standard of known accuracy, to

detect and adjust any discrepancy In the accuracy of the in-

strument being compared with the certified standard.

G - INSTALL. To set up for use in an operational environment

such as an emplacement, site, or vehicle.

H - REPLACE. To replace unserviceable Items with serviceable assem-

blies, subassemblies, or parts.

I - REPAIR. To restore an item to serviceable condition. This in-

cludes, but is not limited to, inspection, cleaning, preserving,

adjusting, replacing, welding, riveting, and strengthening.

J - OVERHAUL. To restore an item to a completely serviceable con-

dition as prescribed by maintenance serviceability standards

using the Inspect and Repair Only as Necessary (IROAN) technique.

K - REBUILD. To restore an item to a standard as nearly as possi-

ble to original or new condition in appearance, performance,

and life expectancy. This is accomplished through complete dis-

assembly of the item, inspection of all parts or components, re-

pair or replacement of worn or unserviceable elements (items)

using original manufacturing tolerances and specifications, and

subsequent reassembly of the item.

d. Tools and Equipment. Column 4. This column is provided for

referencing by code the special tools and test equipment, (Section

III) required to perform the maintenance functions (Section II).

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