Section II SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

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Section II SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

INITIAL INSPECTION

Never assume that newly received twin coaxial cable assemblies are all perfectly serviceable. Upon

receipt, carefully perform a visual inspection to make sure that all connectors are Properly capped,

and an ID tag is attached with the following information:

1. Nomenclature

2. Length

M a k e sure also that all reels are sound and can be used on the proper reel machine.

QUALITY CHECKS

Do all the PMCS items on pages 2-5 and 2-6.

Perform a dynamic test.

NOTE

Your organization should have a standard procedure for checking the quality of newly

received cables. This procedure should include a dynamic test with the cables connected

in a working PCM circuit with the MUX equipment.

Section Ill ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)

To be sure that your cables will be able to support your mission, you must do scheduled preventive

maintenance checks and services.

Before cables are placed in storage, do all the PMCS items. This will help you keep your cables in top

shape.

After cables are removed from storage, and before releasing to a cable laying crew, do all the PMCS

items to make sure your cables are ready to go.

Monthly PMCS are important steps you should do on cables belonging to your unit and which are not

hooked up to an operating system. These steps should keep serious problems from suddenly

happening. If you waited to do PMCS on these cables just before your mission, you may find that you

do not have enough cables.

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