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Definition of Terms

The following is a list of guidelines for each procedure in the "Repair Sections". The procedure will be given first; followed by a definition of the step or steps involved.

^ Check - Examine a component or system for damage, excessive wear, accuracy, safety, or performance.
^ Inspect - Examine a component or dimension to make sure it meets the required specifications.
^ Test - Check or compare the performance of a component or system to established specifications.
^ Adjust - Complete the necessary steps to set or adjust the component, assemblies, or system in the required setting or position.
^ Visually Inspect - Look for any obvious damage or problem.
^ Remove - Take off a component or assembly.
^ Clean - Remove din, grease or other contamination.
^ Disassemble - Take the component or assembly apart.
^ Repair - Restore a component or assembly to a serviceable condition within the established specifications.

NOTE: Only the easiest and simplest repairs will be made to a component or assembly. If a component or assembly must be rebuilt, it must be replaced with a new or reconditioned component or assembly.

^ Replace - Install a new, properly rebuilt reconditioned component or assembly in place of one which is removed.
^ Install - Place a component or assembly in the correct position.