*TB 127- Inspection Cycles Flashcards
Apparatus Inspection can be divided into what 3 distinct parts?
- Inspection of records
- Drivers knowledge of apparatus/when maintenance was performed
- Physical inspection of apparatus undercarriage
What are the 4 inspection cycles currently in place for heavy apparatus?
- Bi-Monthly
- Aerial Ladder/Pump Test
- Four month undercarriage inspection
4 Biennial inspection (formerly annual)
What 4 things are emphasized and inspected for the Bi-monthly inspection of a rig?
(TECC) Tools and equipment Exterior Cab Compartments
What 5 forms are inspected for the bi-monthly inspection of a rig?
- F-377 Bi monthly PM
- F-972 daily pre trip
- F-973 apparatus and equip check
- F-704 maintenance
- F-705 repairs
What forms are completed during the bi-monthly inspection?
F-977 inspection form for heavy apparatus
F-979 SCBA inspection
What 4 things are emphasized and inspected for the 4 month undercarriage inspection?
(BUSE)
- Battery compartment
- Undercarriage
- Station yard
- Engine Compartment
What two forms are completed during the 4 month undercarriage inspection?
F-978A undercarriage checklist
F-978B undercarriage report
Who fills out and signs the F-978A for the 4 month undercarriage inspection?
Capt and BC
Who fills out and signs the F-978B for the 4 month undercarriage inspection?
BC
Who schedules the 4 month undercarriage inspection?
S&M and subsequent inspections by BC
What 5 things are emphasized and inspected for the annual Aerial Ladder Test?
(BUSE-A)
- Battery compartment
- Undercarriage
- Station yard
- Engine Compartment
- Aerial ladder
What 3 forms are completed during the annual Aerial Ladder test?
F-978A undercarriage checklist
F-978B undercarriage report
Annual aerial ladder test report
Who schedules the annual aerial ladder test?
S&M
What things are emphasized and inspected during the biennial inspection of a heavy apparatus?
(TECC & BUSE-A)
TECC: Tools and equip, Exterior, Compartments, Cab
BUSE-A: Battery compartment, undercarriage, station yard, engine compartment, aerial ladder
What 5 forms are inspected during the biennial inspection of a heavy apparatus?
F-377 Bi-monthly PM F-972 daily pre trip F-973 Apparatus and equip checks F-704 maintenance F-705 repairs
Who fills out and signs the F-977?
Capt and BC
Who fills out and signs the F-979?
Capt and BC
What 4 forms are completed during the biennial inspection of a heavy apparatus?
F-977 apparatus inspection checklist
F-978A undercarriage checklist
F-978B undercarriage report
F-979 SCBA checklist
What 3 things are inspected dealing with station quarters for a biennial inspection?
Quarters, station records, PRB
What is inspected under the “members” criteria for a biennial inspection?
Uniforms, grooming, drivers license, ID
Who schedules biennial inspections?
By commander, BES
Which battalions have even years for inspection?
Which have odd years?
Even battalions = even years
Odd battalions = odd years
Any damage to the aerial ladder should be promptly reported for inspection by who?
The mobile mechanic
Curved or deformed load transfer pads on an aerial ladder indicate _____, which results from inadequate lubrication.
Overheating
LTI and American La France aerial ladders should have lubrication on the bottom and side surfaces of all main beams except the ____ section.
Main
Load transfer pads are located where?
Between main beams of sections