Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services (Pmcs); Purpose Of Pmcs; Pmcs Procedures - ATN Mars 2 Operator's Manual

4.1. pREVENTIVE MAINTENANcE
cHEcKS AND SERVIcES (pMcS)

4.1.1. pURpOSE Of pMcS

pMCS is performed daily when in use to be sure that the scope is
ready at all times. procedures listed in table 4-1 are a systematic
inspection of the Mars that will enable you to discover defects that
might cause the scope to fail on a mission.

4.1.2. pMcS pROcEDURES

the frequency of performing pMCS is as follows:
1. Daily when the scope is in use.
2. When it is removed from the case for any reason.
TABlE 4-1. pREVENTIVE MAINTENANcE cHEcKS AND SERVIcES
SEq. ITEM TO
NO. cHEcK
Complete-
1
ness
2 Scope Body
Front lens
3
Cap
4 eye Cup
5 lenses
Battery
6 Compart-
ment
4-2
cHEcKING pROcEDURE
Inventory items by means
of comparing with the data
specified in this manual.
Inspect for missing screws
or connector cap.
Inspect for cuts, tears and
dirt. Clean as required.
Inspect for cuts, tears and
dirt. Clean as required.
Inspect for cleanliness,
scratches, chips or cracks.
Clean as required.
C h e c k f o r c o r r o s i o n ,
springs tension, cap dam-
aged or retainer broken.
Check o-ring for cuts or
damage.
NOT fUllY MISSION
cApABlE If:
Items missing.
Screws or connector
cap missing.
Cap torn or cut.
Cap torn or cut.
Chipped, cracked or
if scratc hes hind er
v i s i o n t h r o u g h t h e
scope.
Springs corroded or
damaged. retainer
broken. Cap or o-ring
damaged or missing.