TM 10-8415-208-12
Table 3-2. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for the STEPO-I (Cont)
A - After Operation
Q - Quarterly
INTERVAL
Item
Item To Be
Procedures
Equipment Is
No.
Inspected
Check For And Have Repaired
Not Ready/
A
Q
Or Adjusted As Necessary
Available If:
11
Internal Hood
Ensure all four snaps are secure.
Snaps are not in
Flap
place.
NOTE
The encapsulating protective suit shall
be pressure tested before initial wear,
after specified maintenance, monthly
and when damage is suspected due
to a visual inspection.
12
Complete Suit
Pressure test. (See paragraph 3-6.4.)
Suit fails the pressure
test.
NOTE
PMCS steps 13 through 41 pertain to
the tether mode.
Tether Line
(Tether Mode)
13
Tether Line
Ensure tether line is available.
Tether line not
available.
14
Inspect tether line female connector
Damage is found or
for thread damage and ensure
preformed packing
preformed packing is in place.
is missing.
15
Adapter
Ensure adapter F101, F102
Fittings are not
Fittings
and quick disconnect are available.
available.
16
Inspect adapter F102 for
Damage is found.
thread damage.
17
Inspect adapter F101 for
Damage is found or
thread damage and ensure
preformed packing
preformed packing is in place.
is missing.
EBA
(Tether Mode)
18
Vent Tubes
Ensure tubes are secure, not
Tubes are loose,
tangled, have wrist and ankle
missing straps, dirty
straps, clean and not cut.
or cut.
19
Ensure tube air holes are not covered.
Air holes covered.
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