Table 2-1. Hour/Mileage Standards - Continued

Table 2-1. Hour/Mileage Standards - Continued

Vehicle

Category

Standard since

new or overhauled

Rough terrain forklifts

All

3000 hours or 5 years

GED forklifts

All

1000 hours or 5 years

Electric forklifts

All

2000 hours or 9 years

Warehouse tractors &

All

1000 hours or 5 years -

Cranes

NOTE

Equipment age, mileage, or hours of operation may not exceed the values set forth in table 2-1.

Usage hours not applicable to NICP issue.

*Generator sets over 3 KW, powered by the military standard gasoline engine, must have less than 750 hours on the

first engine (3 KW and smaller generator sets must have less than 375 hours on the first engine) to be eligible for

overseas shipment.

must meet or exceed the inspection standards set forth

5. Inspection Standards. Vehicles or electric power

in table 2-2.

generating equipment classified serviceable, which are

within the hour/mileage standards,

Table 2-2. Inspection Standards

Item

Inspection standard

Armament

Inspect all armament components to insure that they are free from rust and capable of operating in

the intended manner.

Major caliber gun tubes shall have at least 50% life remaining prior to overseas shipment or 20% life

remaining prior to domestic shipment. See table 2-3 for standards of tubes condemned, based

on wear measurements. See table 2-4 for standards of tubes condemned, based on metal

fatigue (EFC round count). Remaining tube life will be determined in accordance with TM 9-

1000-202-14.

Refer to pertinent direct support maintenance technical manual for detailed small arms weapons

standards. Elevating cylinder must show no evidence of leaks. Replenisher and major caliber

gun mount shall have been exercised by mechanical means or by firing within the time limits

prescribed in TB 9-1000-234-35 (determine by examination of Equipment Logbook); there must

be no evidence of leaks. Replenisher hose shall be new or in good serviceable condition.

Accessories

Inspect accessories (life raft, life preserver, tools, lines, trouble lights, signal lights and anchors) to

insure they are free from rust, cracks, breaks and deterioration, and are in a good operable

condition.

Air cleaner

The air cleaner shall not be bent, cracked or damaged and shall not

(includes hoses etc.)

restrict the free flow of air. Base of the air cleaner shall form a tight fit on top of carburetor or

air tube. Oil reservoir or dry-type filter body gaskets shall be in good condition and all hose

connections shall be tight and free from leaks.

Air compressor,

Must be filled to proper level with liquid and/or lubricant appropriate for current or anticipated

refrigerant system

climatic conditions. Pump packing shall show no signs of leakage. Seals that are wetwhich

air purifier, air

show only a slight drip after standing or operation are considered to be seeping and

separator, oxygen

are acceptable. Seals that show a definite constant drip, which will affect or other wise

Co2, mea, scrubber,

impair operation of unit, are not acceptable.

water and fuel oil

pumps, blowers, and

acetylene generator

Auxiliary equipment

Inspect (snatch blocks, chains, lifting hooks, etc.) to insure they are free from rust, cracks and

breaks, and are in good operable condition. Insure that winch and emergency steer pump on

amphibious equipment have at least 50% of useful life remaining.

Axle assemblies

Must be properly bolted, lubricated, and free of water.

Air system

Inspect air brake system to insure that cleaning and testing of the air brake equipment, hammer, and

hydrotest of main reservoirs, and orifice test of the air compressor, have been performed.

Automatic safety

Check for leakage of liquid or gases, missing or damaged electrical equipment, switches, devices

fuses, circuit breakers, gages, lights, lamps, etc.