M16 Maintenance Manual TM9-1005-319-23.pdf - CombatRifle.net

ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42
2-7. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (CONT).
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR M16A2 RIFLE (CONT)
Item Interval Item to be Not Fully Mission
No. Checked or Procedure Capable if:
Serviced
2 Quarterly Charging handle Pull charging handle (1) to rear. Check Charging handle
(cont) assembly and that chamber is clear. Let bolt carrier does not lock in
selector lever assembly (2) close. Leave hammer in place when in the
(cont) cocked position. Do not pull trigger forward position.
Place selector lever (3) in SAFE position
Pull trigger. Place selector lever (3) in
SEMI position.
Hammer falls.
NOTE
For the purpose of the
following test, "SLOW" is
defined as 1/4 to 1/2 the
normal rate of trigger
release.
Pull trigger
Hold trigger to the rear, charge
weapon, and release the trigger with
a slow, smooth motion, without hesitations
or stops, until the trigger is
fully forward (an audible click should
be heard).
The weapon mal-
functions during
any of these five
tests.
Repeat the above SEMI position test
five times
Hammer does not
fall.
Hammer falls.
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