Operational inspection consists of running all operable systems through a full cycle of operation, checking for smoothness of operation, proper timing, and synchronization. All maintenance performed on recovery equipment should be noted in the maintenance log for that particular unit. Changes in critical measurements should be logged so that they can be used to predict trends and avoid possible troubles. Wipe down all arresting gear equipment daily to remove dirt and grime. Remove rust; paint when necessary. Do not paint threads or finished machined surfaces. Check for loose or damaged bolts, nuts, and screws. Tighten or replace as required. Replacement bolts should be of equal or greater strength than the original. All bolts should be tightened to the proper torque value. Check for hydraulic and pneumatic leaks. Be alert for any unusual sounds that may indicate malfunctioning equipment. Report these conditions to the officer in charge. Check spares on hand against allowable spares list. Replenish spare parts monthly. Maintenance personnel must establish and carefully maintain the Recovery Wire Rope History Chart, recording all wire rope data. The replacement of any O-ring, V-ring, or other pressure seal necessitates a high-pressure test of the equipment before resuming arresting operations. Before you can pressure test newly installed seals, it is necessary that the unit stand for a period of 1 hour before the seals can be accepted. Once each year (or as modified by appropriate technical publications), drain the ethylene glycol from the system and replace with fresh fluid. ARRESTING GEAR LOGS AND REPORTS The importance of maintaining accurate logs and reports cannot be overemphasized. They serve as a machinery history of the equipment as it pertains to the operation of the equipment; they also serve as a malfunction and maintenance record. Arresting Gear Maintenance Log The arresting gear log is the most important record kept on the arresting gear system. This log contains most of the information for completing the rest of the reports and records in a rough form. The arresting gear log contains the following: 1. gear 2. 3. 4. 5. Entries of all maintenance performed on the Replacement of spare parts Lubrications Inspections Any other entries considered by the arresting gear officer to be necessary Recovery Log The Recovery Log shown in figure 3-43, is maintained by Pri-Fly Control personnel to provide a uniform system of recording pertinent arresting gear data. Wire Rope History Report Applicable entries on the Recovery Wire Rope History report (fig. 3-44) are made by maintenance personnel. The report provides a uniform system for recording information pertaining to the cable and crossdeck pendant replacement. Automated Shot and Recovery Logs Program An automated program has been developed to record the Shot Log, Recovery Log, and the Wire Rope History Report on computer disc. These discs would then be sent to NAWC Lakehurst vice the stacks of paper forms currently in use. The program will be promulgated to all CVs upon completion of prototype testing. 3-47