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TM 55-1680-317-CL-1

TECHNICAL MANUAL

CHECKLIST

forINDIVIDUAL HOT CLIMATE

SURVIVAL KIT

P/N 11-1-168

NSN 1680-00-973-1861

HEADQUARTERS,

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

24 AUGUST 1981

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TM 55-1680-317-CL-1

HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Washington, DC, 24 August 1981

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1. Inspection Requirements. This manual contains completerequirements for Preflight and Calendar Inspection of IndividualHot Climate Survival Kit. It does not contain instruction forrepair, adjustment, or other means of rectifying conditions, nor

does it contain instructions for troubleshooting to find causes formalfunctioning. Specific tolerances, limits, etc., can be found inthe applicable maintenance manuals. Use of the alphabeticalindex in the applicable manuals will facilitate locating therequired information.

2. Scope. The inspections prescribed by this manual will beaccomplished at specified periods by organizational

maintenance activities with assistance of direct and generalsupport activities when required.

3. General Information. a. The inspection requirementscontained herein are stated in such a manner so to establishwhen certain equipment is to be inspected and what conditionsare desired/undesired. Compliance with the provisions outlinedherein is required in order to assure that latent defects arediscovered and corrected before malfunctioning or serioustrouble results. Inspection re-

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quirements are arranged, as nearly as possible, according to themanner in which they will be performed.

b. The inspection intervals designated herein will not be

exceeded except in actual operational emergencies asexplained herein. It is the commander's responsibility todetermine (on an individual basis) when inspection intervalsmay be exceeded. For this purpose, operational emergenciesare conditions of combat, or conditions of disaster whichnecessitate flight to evacuate aircraft or personnel. Since safetymay be jeopardized when inspections are delayed to meetemergency requirements, commanders will assure that delayed

inspections are accomplished immediately upon termination ofthe actual emergency. When unusual local conditions ofenvironment, utilization, mission, experience of maintenancepersonnel, periods of inactivity, etc., are encountered, the ALSENCO/officer will, at his discretion, increase the scope and/orfrequency of maintenance or inspections as necessary to insuresafety.

4. Special Information. The columns headed P and C areused to indicate the requirements for Preflight and Calendarinspections respectively. The calendar inspec-

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tion interval is 120 days. Refer to TM 55-1680-317-23&P formaintenance instructions.

5. Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements.

You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistake or ifyou know of a way to improve the procedures, please let usknow. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028 (RecommendedChanges to Publications and Blank Forms) directly to:Commander, US Army Troop Support and Aviation MaterielReadiness Command, ATTN: DRSTS-MTT, 4300 GoodfellowBlvd., St. Louis, MO 63120. A reply will be furnished to you.

For the purpose of clarification of terms used in this manual, thefollowing definitions are given:

Specified Refers to a definite amount, operation, orlimitation which has been established and iscontained in applicable directives.

Evidence Is an indication of an existing or impendingunsatisfactory condition.

Security Means the component is properly mounted orattached to related equipment includingapplicable safetying.

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Accessible Is the term applied to equipment that may beinspected without further disassembly orremoval of components, etc., other than thoserequired to accomplish the more specific

requirements applicable to particularinspections.

Excessive Is a term used to describe conditions wherespecific limitations have not been established.A condition is excessive if it has progressed tothe degree that, if not corrected, could result infailure or malfunction of component prior to the

next scheduled accomplishment of therequirement which directed attention to thecondition.

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WARNING

When an abnormal condition is noted and

pertinent procedures in this checklist do

not specifically relate to the noted

irregularity, work will be stopped andtechnically qualified guidance will be

obtained from the life support supervisor

before continuing the operation.

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

The preflight inspection on life support equipment is basically aflight preparedness check. As such, a visual inventory will beperformed by the crew, prior to each flight, to assure that the lifesupport equipment is in serviceable condition. On this basis, apreflight inspection will be required on life support equipmentimmediately before issue for flight.

CALENDAR INSPECTION

The inspection consists of checking the life support equipmentfor flight preparedness by performing visual inspection andoperational checks of certain components to assure that nodefects or maladjustments exist which could cause accidents oraborted missions.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

Individual Hot ClimateSurvival Kit

1. Kit outer case Holes, cuts, frays, tears, burns, X Xloose or broken stitching; defec-tive or broken slide fastener;missing or broken pocket tietape; broken carrying handle;grommet seating; operatorsmanual in pocket.

2. Inspection Record Date calendar inspection due. X X

3. Kit inner case Holes, cuts, frays tears, burns, Xloose or broken stitching; defec-tive slide fastener; defective

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

3. Kit inner case (cont) ejector snaps and adapters; cutor broken stitching on adjusterstraps and connecting strap.

4. Tarpaulin Holes, cuts, frays, tears, burns; Xloose or broken stitching;damaged grommets. Legible in-structions.

5. Magnetic compass Cracked or broken dial face Xcover; operation; original stowedposition; missing operations in-structions.

6. Insect headnet Holes or tears in netting; broken Xor loose stitching; missing orbroken elastic headband; loose

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

6. Insect headnet (cont) or missing grommets; missing or broken drawstring and elasticpocket attaching loops; insectrepellent on elastic; missing orillegible instruction ticket.

7. Plastic spoon Wrapping missing or torn; Xprevious use; evidence of fingermarks, dirt, or grease; crackedor broken.

8. Reversible sun hat Cuts, frays or tears; broken or Xloose stitching.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

9. First aid kit Cuts, tears, loose or broken Xstitching on case; exposure of kitto water; serviceability of snapfasteners; expiration dates ofmedical items; evidence of anti-chap lipstick and benzolkoniumchloride tincture leaking; eyepad envelope opened, punctured,or torn; plastic bag containingcamouflage compress gauze airtight; crushed meclizinehydrochloride tablets or crackedtablet container; opened con-tainers of muslin bandage oradhesive strips; neosporinetubes present and unopened.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

10. Survival manual (AFM Torn; pages missing; dampness; X64-5) or FM 21-76 legibility.

11. Matches (non-safety) Serviceability and container Xcondition.

12. Waterproof matchbox Penetration of water; cracks, Xcuts, or tears in sealing gasket;loose or missing sealing gasket;cap striking disc torn or gritmissing; striking bar chipped,cracked, or dented; cap threadsbroken or stripped; free move-ment of cap on threads; brokenor damaged cap or body; corro-sion on striking bar.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

13. Food packet Severe dent or a dent causing a Xsharp ridge; rust which cannotbe removed by wiping with asoft cloth; packet punctured orleaking; can opener missing; il-legible printed instructions, dateof manufacture.

14. Signaling mirror Scratches, chipped, cracks, Xdistortion; illegible operating in-structions; broken or missinglanyard.

15. Plastic ball whistle Cork ball, eyelet rivet, or helical Xsplit ring missing; body crackedor broken; cracks, chips, or

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

15. Plastic ball whistle broken edges on mouthpiece;(cont) evidence of dirt or foreign

material; lanyard torn, cut, ormissing.

16. Packing list Torn or missing; legibility. X

17. Operator's manual and Torn; pages missing; legibility; Xsurvival manual (TM dampness.55-8465-213 10 andAFM 64-5)

18. Tool kit Corrosion or damage to axe Xcutting edge; cracks or chips inburning lens or sharpeningstone; broken or loose stitchingon the tool kit carrier.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

19. Compressed trioxane Container not sealed on four Xfuel sides; instructions on containermissing or illegible; crushed fuelbar.

20. Fishing tackle kit Broken seal around perimeter of Xcontainer; corrosion of kit con-tents; broken or crackes con-tainer; missing instructionbooklet; evidence of tampering.

21. Plastic water bag Tears, cuts, holes, cracks, Xbreaks, or abrasions; sharpcreases or wrinkles; attachingcomponents loose or missing;,foreign material on bag insidewhich may damage container orinjure user; stickiness, oily film.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

22. Can, drinking water Corroded or rusty; severe dent Xor buckling of can; punctured orleaking can; vacuum retentiontest.

23. Frying pan Dents, cracks, corrosion, sharp Xedges, burrs, silvers; cleanliness.

24. Sunburn-preventive Damage to the container; Xpreparation evidence of seepage or leakage;

illegible instructions.

25. Smoke and Damage, severe dents, or Xillumination signal deformity; broken seals; labeling

on day and night ends; emboss-ed projections on night endavailable. Lot numbers and dateof manufacture.

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

26. Pocket knife Rust or corrosion; missing Xrivets; loose clevis; bum orrough projections on handle;blades hard to open; nicks orburrs on blades; cutting edgedull; punch blade dull and pointis blunt.

27. Snare wire (20-ft-long) Kinks, twists, cracks, slivers. X

28. Additional components As necessary. X

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Seq. ProceduresNo. Item to be inspected (inspect for) P C

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

E. C. MEYERGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

Official:

ROBERT M. JOYCEBrigadier General, United States Army

The Adjutant General

DISTRIBUTION:To be distributed in accordance with DA Form 12-31,

Maintenance requirements for Aerial Delivery Equipment,General Literature.

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The Metric System and Equivalents

Linear Measure

1 centimeter = 10 millimeters = .39 inch1 decimeter = 10 centimeters = 3.94 inches1 meter = 10 decimeters = 39.37 inches1 dekameter = 10 meters = 32.8 feet1 hectometer = 10 dekameters = 328.08 feet1 kilometer = 10 hectometers = 3,280.8 feet

Weights

1 centigram = 10 milligrams = .15 grain1 decigram = 10 centigrams = 1.54 grains1 gram = 10 decigrams = .035 ounce1 dekagram = 10 grams = .35 ounce1 hectogram = 10 dekagrams = 3.52 ounces1 kilogram = 10 hectograms = 2.2 pounds1 quintal = 100 kilograms = 220.46 pounds1 metric ton = 10 quintals = 1.1 short tons

Liquid Measure

1 centiliter = 10 milliliters = .34 fl. ounce1 deciliter = 10 centiliters = 3.38 fl. ounces1 liter = 10 deciliters = 33.81 fl. ounces

1 dekaliter = 10 liters = 2.64 gallons1 nectoliter = 10 dekaliters = 26.42 gallons1 kiloliter = 10 hectoliters = 264.18 gallons

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PIN: 049680-000

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