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

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR M16A2 RIFLE (CONT)
ARMY TM 9-1005-319-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 11W3-5-5-42
Item Interval Item to be Not Fully Mission
No. Checked or Procedure Capable if:
Serviced
6 Quarterly Lower receiver NOTE
(cont) and buttstock If a weapons lower reassembly
ceiver is missing one
(serviceability third or more of its excheck)
(cont) terior protective finish,
resulting in an unprotected/light
reflecting surface,
it is candidate for overhaul.
This missing finish
will be considered a
shortcoming.
This shortcoming requires
action to obtain
a replacement weapon.
Once a replacement has
been received, evacuate
the original weapon to
depot for overhaul.
If scratched or worn shiny in spots,
repair in the same manner as outlined
for upper receiver (see item 4
above).
7 Quarterly M16A2 Rifle Assemble as in TM 9-1005-319-10
(operator’s manual).
Check sling for damage. If damaged,
replace.
Check for improperly assembled,
broken, missing, or damaged parts.
Check over all general appearance.
Replace parts as required and
authorize evacuation to support maintenance
for repair.
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