88M (AIT) Red Book Test: Questions With Correct
Answers (100% Accurate)
What are Preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS)? Right
Ans - The PMCS process includes inspecting, recording, maintenance faults,
cleaning, servicing, and repairing assigned equipment.
The operator must pay close attention to _______, _______, and _______ in the PMCS
process. Right Ans - Warnings, cautions, and Notes
In the PMCS process, what are the 3 categories for any fluid leak? Right Ans
- Class 1 leak
Class 2 leak
Class 3 leak
Class 1 leak Right Ans - Seepage of fluid (as indicated by wetness or
discoloration) not great enough to form drops
Class 2 leak Right Ans - Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops, but
not enough to cause drops to drip from the checked item.
Class 3 leak Right Ans - Seepage of fluid great enough to form drops and
drip during inspection
What are the categories in a PMCS table? Right Ans - Item Number
Interval
Item to be checked or serviced
Procedure
Equipment not ready/ available if
What is a DA Form 5988-E? Right Ans - Equipment Inspection and
Maintenance Worksheet
, The purpose of the DA Form 5988 Right Ans - A. Record faults found in an
inspection
B. Document faults and repairs
C. Track ordered parts
D. Project when services are due
Item number Right Ans - The PMCS number as found in the TM
What are the symbols and definitions of tech statuses in the PMCS? Right
Ans - 1. Diagonal dash (/): indicates a material defect other then a deficiency.
2. "X": Indicates a deficiency that makes a vehicle inoperable or deadlined.
3. Circled X: Means equipment has a deficiency but may be operated under set
limitations.
Who must authorize the use of a vehicle with a deficiency? Right Ans - The
commander or commanders designated representative
Fault date Right Ans - Date fault was found
Fault description Right Ans - A brief description of a fault
Corrective action Right Ans - Corrective action taken for the fault
Initial Right Ans - Initials of the individual that corrected the fault
What is the purposes of a DA-Form 5987-E Right Ans - To keep a record of
motor equipment usage and documentation of fuel usage.
What are the sections of the DA Form 5987-E? Right Ans - Header and
equipment data
Dispatch information
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