TM 5-3805-263-14&P-3
2-3.
Modifications. Modifications will be accomplished by the grader manufacturer after TACOM approves the field
campaign or modification plan. See Appendix D.
2-4.
Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR). Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR)/Quality
Deficiency Reports (QDR) will be submitted in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.
2-5.
Equipment Readiness Reporting. Readiness Reporting will be accomplished as required by the current DA Pam
738-750.
2-6.
Maintenance Expenditure Limits. The average life expectancy for the grader is 15 years.
PERCENT OF REPAIR
YEAR
60%
1996
55%
1997
50%
1998
45%
1999
40%
2000
35%
2001
30%
2002
After 2002 use 25 percent repair limit unit type classified obsolete.
2-7.
Shipment and Storage:
a. Shipment and storage refer to TB 740-97-2 for procedures covering preservation of equipment for shipment and
storage.
b. Administrative storage. Refer to TM 740-90-1 for instructions covering administrative storage of equipment.
2-8.
Destruction to prevent Enemy Use. Refer to TM 750-244-3 for procedures covering
destruction of equipment to prevent enemy use.
2-9.
Fire Protection:
a. A hand operated fire extinguisher may be installed at the discretion of the using unit.
b. Approved hand-portable fire extinguishers are listed in TB 5-4200-200-10.
2-10. Basic Issue Items List (BIIL). See Appendix E for items which accompany the end item or are required for
operation and/or operator's maintenance.
2-11. Maintenance and Operating Supply List. See Appendix K for a list of maintenance and operating supplies required
for initial operation.
2-12. Special Tools and Equipment. No special tools or equipment are required for operation and maintenance of the
grader.
2-13. Maintenance Forms and Records. Operational Maintenance and Historical Records will be maintained as required
by the current DA Pam 738-750.
2-14.
Military Load Classification (MLC). Military Load Classification (Vehicle Weight Classification) is 14.
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