TM 10-8415-208-12Table 3-2. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for the STEPO-I (Cont)A - After OperationQ - QuarterlyINTERVALItemItem To BeProceduresEquipment IsNo.InspectedCheck For And Have RepairedNot Ready/AQOr Adjusted As NecessaryAvailable If:11Internal HoodEnsure all four snaps are secure.Snaps are not inFlapplace.NOTEThe encapsulating protective suit shallbe pressure tested before initial wear,after specified maintenance, monthlyand when damage is suspected dueto a visual inspection.12Complete SuitPressure test. (See paragraph 3-6.4.)Suit fails the pressuretest.NOTEPMCS steps 13 through 41 pertain tothe tether mode.TetherLine(Tether Mode)13Tether LineEnsure tether line is available.Tether line notavailable.14Inspect tether line female connectorDamage is found orfor thread damage and ensurepreformed packingpreformed packing is in place.is missing.15AdapterEnsure adapter F101, F102Fittings are notFittingsand quick disconnect are available.available.16Inspect adapter F102 forDamage is found.thread damage.17Inspect adapter F101 forDamage is found orthread damage and ensurepreformed packingpreformed packing is in place.is missing.EBA(Tether Mode)18Vent TubesEnsure tubes are secure, notTubes are loose,tangled, have wrist and anklemissing straps, dirtystraps, clean and not cut.or cut.19Ensure tube air holes are not covered.Air holes covered.Change 2 3-137
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