C 4, SB 740-97-38
APPENDIX III-GG
ITEM DEFECTS FOR DISTRIBUTORS, WATER,
TANK TYPE, TRUCK MOUNTED
Classification
Item
Defect
Major
Minor
A
B
EXTERIOR SURFACES AND
HOUSINGS:
General
Fractures; base mounting and/or fastening devices
broken or missing .........................................................................................x
Dents ..................................................................................................................
x
Painted surfaces
Stage III corrosion; chipped or abraded ..............................................................x
Stage II corrosion................................................................................................
x
Unpainted noncritical
surfaces
Stage IV corrosion ..............................................................................................x
Stage III corrosion...............................................................................................
x
Stage II corrosion................................................................................................
x
TRUCK CHASSIS:
Refer to SB 740-97-23
WATER TANK:
Stage IV corrosion on internal surfaces ..............................................................x
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces...............................................................
x
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces................................................................
x
WATER TANK LEVEL GAGE:
Broken or inoperative ..........................................................................................x
Packing deteriorated ...........................................................................................
x
WATER PUMP:
Stage IV corrosion on internal surfaces; impeller
frozen; deteriorated gaskets or seals; leaks..................................................x
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces...............................................................
x
Stage II corrosion on internal surfaces................................................................
x
SPRAYBAR ASSEMBLY:
Piping and fittings
Stage IV corrosion on internal surfaces; leaks;
breaks; damaged threads; nozzles missing or
damaged; deteriorated seals.........................................................................x
Stage III corrosion on internal surfaces...............................................................
x
Hoses
Checking or cracking; loss of flexibility; cut or
split; fungus growth ......................................................................................x
Verticle and horizontal
adjustment controls
Stage IV corrosion on adjusting screws, cables or
chains; inoperable or frozen..........................................................................x
Stage III corrosion on adjusting screws, cables
or chains.......................................................................................................
x
VALVES:
Stage IV corrosion; frozen; leaks ........................................................................x
Stage III corrosion...............................................................................................
x
BITUMETER ASSEMBLY:
Bearings, shafts, and other
critical surfaces.
Stage III corrosion...............................................................................................x
Stage II corrosion................................................................................................
x
Cables, pulleys, and frame
Stage IV corrosion; bends or cracks...................................................................x
Stage III corrosion...............................................................................................
x
Controls
Frozen or inoperable ...........................................................................................x
SUCTION AND FIRE HOSES:
Stage IV corrosion on fittings; damaged threads;
checking or cracking; loss of flexibility; cut
or split; fungus growth ..................................................................................x
Stage III corrosion on fittings ..............................................................................
x
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (BII):
Missing ...............................................................................................................x
Deteriorated or damaged.....................................................................................
x
COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES:
Missing; incomplete ............................................................................................x
Deteriorated or damaged.....................................................................................
x
LIFTING AND/OR TIE
DOWN DEVICES:
Cracked, broken, or distorted..............................................................................
x
WARNING OR CAUTION PLATES:
Illegible; missing .................................................................................................x
MODIFICATION WORK
ORDER (MWO):
Urgent classification
Not applied..........................................................................................................x
Routine classification
Not applied..........................................................................................................
x
EQUIPMENT LOG BOOK (TM
38-750):
Missing ...............................................................................................................x
Incomplete ..........................................................................................................
x
DATA PLATES:ET
Illegible or missing ..............................................................................................
x
DEPRESERVATION GUIDE
(DA FORM 2258):
Illegible or missing ..............................................................................................
x
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