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Chapter 11 Maintenance Management

11–1. General This chapter outlines Army policies and procedures for the maintenance management of Army-owned or Army-controlled NTVs.

a. Army-owned or Army-controlled NTVs will always be maintained in a safe and serviceable condition. Com-manders and supervisors at all levels will strictly comply with the maintenance management program set forth in this regulation, AR 750–1, DA Pam 750–8, and vehicle manufacturers’ owners/maintenance manuals. Vehicles leased from GSA will be maintained in accordance with GSA directives. Vehicles leased from commercial sources or obtained from other Governmental agencies will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the lease or loan agreements and this chapter as appropriate.

b. The serviceability standards for Army-owned NTVs contained below provide for the inspection, servicing, and replacement of components and assemblies only.

c. The Army life expectancy policy establishes maintenance and repair expenditure limitations during the normal life expectancy of the NTV allowing for systematic replacement planning. Replacing Army-owned NTVs prior to the period when extensive repairs are needed promotes more dependable operations at the lowest cost per mile and reduces maintenance workloads and maintenance support expenditures.

11–2. Maintenance policy

a. General. Operator inspection and service includes the recurring inspecting and servicing of Army-owned or

Army-controlled vehicles by operator personnel to detect and correct vehicle malfunctions which would otherwise make the vehicle unsafe or unserviceable. All Army activities authorized and assigned Army-owned or Army-controlled NTVs will establish specific pre/during/post-operation procedures for operator inspections and services which must be performed by the operator each day the vehicle is dispatched. Local PMCS checklists should be de-veloped (see table 11–1 as an example). Included are minor or simple parts replacements and servicing (for example adding engine coolant or water, refueling, replacing light bulbs, fuses, windshield wiper blades, inflating tires to proper pressure, and changing defective tires). Additionally, operator service includes cleaning windows and wash-ing vehicle exterior, when required. When a NTV is serviced by someone other than the operator, the operator will ensure that all required services are performed and the NTV is in a safe and serviceable operating condition. Opera-tors are also responsible for reporting in writing to designated personnel responsible for taking corrective action any noted deficiencies. Scheduled inspections and services include the inspection and maintenance of NTVs by qualified automotive inspectors and maintenance personnel. Type and frequency of such inspections include:

(1) Safety. Each Army-owned or Army-commercially leased NTV will undergo an annual safety inspection, us-ing the criteria listed in AR 750–1, State and Federal regulations, and host-nation requirements at locations OCONUS where not expressly exempted by local law of a SOFA. Safety inspections will comply with State and local inspection intervals. However, when these inspection intervals do not coincide, the required annual safety in-spection will be made in conjunction with the annual vehicle serviceability inspection. Deficiencies noted during the annual safety inspection which impair driving safety will be corrected before the vehicle is returned to use.

(2) Serviceability. Each Army-owned NTV will undergo a serviceability inspection every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Engine tune-ups will be as prescribed in manufacturers service manuals. Adjust-ments and repairs will be limited in scope to only those items prescribed in Army maintenance policies or by the manufacturer to restore the vehicle to a safe and serviceable condition. GSA vehicles will be maintained in accord-ance with GSA directives.

b. Emissions inspection and maintenance.

(1) Under the Clean Air Act, 42 USC 7401, as amended, the Army must comply with State and local plans to im-prove air quality. All Army activities authorized and assigned NTVs will establish programs to conform to the State and local standards to monitor and analyze emissions from NTVs and will use State and local guidelines in conduct-ing such analyses. GSA will be responsible for ensuring GSA-leased vehicles comply with Federal standards.

(2) 42 USC 7522 prohibits DOD personnel or contractors from removing or rendering inoperative any emissions control device or element of design. Civil penalty for violation of this provision is up to $2,500 per vehicle. Viola-tions of the fuels regulations may result in penalties up to $10,000 per violation. Engine settings should not be set outside the manufacturer’s recommended specifications.

(3) An exception to policy is made for the removal of the catalytic converter to prevent vehicle damage overseas where only leaded gasoline is available. Compliance with host-nation emission control laws will be governed by terms of the SOFA, stationing agreement, or any other agreement between the U.S. and the country concerned.

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c. Unscheduled maintenance service. This service involves the correction of deficiencies which occur between scheduled inspections and services. Unscheduled maintenance will be limited to items reported deficient and con-firmed by diagnosis of qualified inspectors. Other deficiencies observed at the time of an unscheduled service, par-ticularly those affecting safety, will be corrected.

d. Preventive Maintenance. In addition to scheduled inspection and services, special attention will be given to the following steps to ensure vehicles are maintained in a fuel efficient manner:

(1) Maintain clean fuel and air filters.

(2) Maintain clean fuel injection system.

(3) Use of a multi-grade, energy conserving engine oil of the lowest viscosity recommended by the vehicle man-ufacturer and based on the lowest temperature for the period the oil is in the engine.

(4) Maintain wheel alignment to vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

(5) Maintain the maximum tire pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Table 11–1 Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection Checklist—Continued

Component Procedure

Brakes a. Test to determine if brakes are functioning properly.

b. Check brake pedal free travel as required.

c. Check all hydraulic brake lines for leaks and condition. Fill system with fluid.

d. On airbrake systems inspect airbrake diaphragms and all airlines and air tanks for leaks and deterioration; check airbrake instrument controls air valves.

e. For disc brakes, inspect disc and pads with manufacturer's recommenda-tions.

Lights a. Check all lights, signals, and reflectors.

b. Check condition of trailer jumper cable.

c. Check headlights for proper alignment.

Instruments, controls, and warning devices Check all instruments, gauges, mirrors, switches, controls, horns, and warning devices for proper functioning and damage.

Exhaust system Check muffler, exhaust, and tailpipes connections for leaks.

Steering system Check all steering devices and linkage for wear, alignment, and damage.

Safety belts Check all safety belts for wear and proper mounting.

Fifth wheel and trailer kingpin Check fifth wheel operation and safety lock. Check trailer kingpin for wear damage.

Tires Check all tires for damage and excess wear. Check wheel lug nuts for tight-ness.

Windshield wipers and washers, glass, and defrost-ers Check for proper operation, wear damage, and deterioration.

License plates Check for valid license plates.

11–3. Methods to accomplish maintenance

a. The following alternative methods or combination of methods of accomplishing maintenance actions may be used:

(1) Organic facilities (to include in-house contract maintenance).

(2) Other Government facilities, including the GSA.

(3) Commercial facilities.

b. All Army-owned NTVs will be work ordered to the installation level maintenance activity (LRC or equivalent

AMC, ARNG, USAR maintenance activity) before consideration is given to commercial or other-than-Army repair facilities. The installation maintenance activity will determine whether they are capable of performing the repair or whether it is best accomplished by a commercial or special repair activity.