CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION - TM-11-7035-203-230009

TM 11-7035-203-23

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1. SCOPE

Magnetic Tape Cleaner MX-10172/MYQ-4 (fig. l-O) removes embedded particles from the

oxide side of magnetic tape and wipes dust and dirt from both sides of the tape.

In the rest of this manual it will be called the tape cleaner. Use this manual for

organizational and/or direct support maintenance of the tape cleaner.

1-2. INDEX OF PUBLICATIONS

Refer to the latest issue of DA Form 310-1 to determine whether there are new

editions, changes or additional publications pertaining to the tape cleaner.

1-3. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS

Department of the Army forms and procedures used for tape cleaner maintenance will

be those prescribed by TM 38-750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).

1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY ELECTRONICS MATERIEL

Destruction of Army electronics materiel to prevent enemy use shall be in

accordance with TM 750-244-2.

1-5. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE

Administrative storage of equipment issued to and used by Army activities will have

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) performed before storing. When

removing the equipment from administrative storage, the PMCS checks should be

performed to assure operational readiness. Disassembly and repacking of equipment

for limited storage are covered in TM 740-90-1.

1-6. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

If your tape cleaner needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the

user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't like about your equipment.

Let us know why you don't like the design or performance. Put it on an SF 368

(Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at Commander, U. S. Army Communications

and Electronics Command and Fort Monmouth, Attn: DRSEL-ME-MP, Fort Monmouth, NJ

07703. We'll send you a reply.

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