TM 9-2320-362-14&PAPPENDIX BMAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC)Section I. INTRODUCTIONB-1. GENERAL B-2.MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONSa.This section provides a general explanation of all maintenance andrepair functions authorized at various maintenance categories.b.The Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) in section II is used todesignate overall authority and responsibility for the performance ofmaintenance functions on the identified end item or component.Theapplication of the maintenance functions to the end item or componentbe consistent with the capacities and capabilities of the designatedmaintenance categories.willc.Section III lists the tools and test equipment (both special toolsand common tool sets) required for each maintenance function as referencedfrom section II.d.Section IV contains supplemental instructions and explanatory notesfor a particular maintenance function.Maintenance functions will be limited to and defined as follows:a.Inspect.To determine the serviceability of an item by comparing itsphysical, mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics with establishedstandards through examination (e.g., by sight, sound, or feel).b.Test.To verify serviceability by measuring the mechanical,pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical characteristics of an item andcomparing those characteristics with prescribed standards.c.Service.Operations required periodically to keep an item in properoperating condition, i.e. , to clean (includes decontaminate, whenrequired), preserve, drain, paint, or to replenish fuel, lubricants,chemical fluids, or gases.d.Adjust.To maintain or regulate, within prescribed limits, bybringing into proper or exact position, or by setting the operatingcharacteristics to specified parameters.e.Aline.To adjust specified variable elements of an item to bringabout optimum or desired performance.B-1
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