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 When the operator must report a fault, a fault status symbol must be
assigned to the fault. There are three symbols the operator can use.
The "X"
with a circled TM item number indicates a deficiency that causes the vehicle to be
NMC.
The
slash (/) indicates a shortcoming (minor fault).
The dash (--) indicates
the vehicle is overdue a normal modification
work order (MWO).
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 Look at the fault recorded for TM item 2. This is a serious
fault, called a deficiency, as is indicated by the "X"
status symbol. The driver knew to enter an NMC status for the TM item number 2 fault
because the PMCS checklist
EQUIPMENT IS NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF
(right) column listed the condition ENGINE
TEMP GA INOP as a not ready/available condition. |
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AR 385-55, Prevention of Motor
Vehicle Accidents, shows the regulatory guidance concerning the administrative or safety deadlining
of equipment.
Commanders will:
1. Include safety training in operator qualification.
2. Ensure PMCS is accomplished before, during,
and after operations.
3. Ensure that no administratively deadlined vehicle is operated.
Equipment is administratively or safety deadlined
for improper function or
condition of these components:
Windshield, windshield wipers, steering, lights, horns, signals, mirrors,
restraint system, tires, wheel hubs, tie down straps, sharp sheet metal, exhaust systems,
reflectors, safety devices.
Equipment is NMC if:
 | Any gasoline, Class III oil, diesel, or coolant leak exists. |
| Parking/service brakes are inoperable or out of adjustment. |
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 AR 385-55 lists
lights as a safety deficiency. The vehicle is unsafe to
dispatch without lights. Lights, however, do not affect the vehicle's ability to do its
combat mission. A /
status safety
deficiency from AR 385-55 that is not listed in the TM -10 as a
NOT READY/AVAILABLE if condition
does not count as NMC time. You must make sure that drivers have
the information from AR 385-55 to decide if the equipment is safe to
operate; the TM -10 does not provide this information.
When the operator finds new faults to report,
as in this case, the form is given to the immediate supervisor for review before it goes to
unit maintenance. |
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