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the basis of what the inspection discloses, it may
be necessary to recommend repairs, alterations,
changes, or developments which will ensure the
material readiness of the ship to carry out the mis-
sion for which it was designed. In addition, the
material inspection determines whether or not
proper procedures are being carried out in the care
and operation of machinery and equipment.
Administrative procedures and material records
which are inspected include maintenance records
and routine tests, and inspections.
Preparation for the
Material Inspection
At an appropriate time prior to the date of
the inspection, the chief inspector will furnish the
ship with advance instructions. These instructions
will include:
The requirements prescribed for material
readiness are as follows:
1. Established routines for the conduct of in-
spections and tests, schedule for preventive
maintenance, and a system which will ensure
timely and effective repairs.
1. List of machinery and major equipment to
be opened for inspection. The limit that a unit
of machinery or equipment should be opened is
that which is necessary to reveal known or
probable defects. The units selected to be
opened should be representative and, in case of
a multiple-shaft ship, should not disable more
than one-half of the propulsion units. Proper con-
sideration must be given to the ships operational
schedule and safety.
2. Adequate material maintenance records,
kept in accordance with current directives that give
the history and detailed description of the condi-
tion of the machinery and the equipment.
2. List of equipment to be operated. Auxiliary
machinery such as the anchor windlass, winches,
and steering gear are normally placed on this list.
3. Planned and effective utilization of the
ships facilities for preservation, maintenance, and
repair.
3. Copies of the condition sheets. These are
checkoff lists which are used for the material
inspection.
4. Correct allocation of necessary work to the
following categories: (a) the ships force, (b) the
tenders and repair ships, and (c) the naval
shipyards or other shore repair activity.
4. Any additional instructions considered
necessary by the type commander or other higher
authority.
The scope of the material inspection is similar
to that of the inspection made by the Board of
Inspection and Survey. (These inspections are
discussed later in this chapter.) These inspections
should be thorough and searching, and cover, in
detail, maintenance and repair rather than general
appearance.
The distinction between ad-
ministrative inspections and material inspections
should be readily recognized, and there should be
as little duplication as possible. Examination of
the material maintenance records and reports
should be made to determine the material condi-
tion of machinery and equipment. General ad-
ministrative methods, general appearance,
cleanliness of compartments, and cleanliness of
machinery are not part of this inspection, except
in cases where they have a direct bearing on
material condition.
Each department must prepare work lists
showing the items of work to be accomplished and
the recommended means for accomplishment
(shipyard, tender or repair ship, or ships force
during an overhaul or upkeep period.) The items
are arranged in the recommended order of impor-
tance and numbered. A list of the outstanding
alterations is also made up for the inspection.
Work lists usually consist of 5 by 8 cards, with
one repair or alteration item on each card. The
work list should include all maintenance and
repair items, because if material deficiencies are
found during the inspection they will be checked
against the work list. If the item does not appear
on the work list, a discrepancy in maintaining the
required records will be noted by the inspector.
The composition of the inspecting party for
the material inspection is similar to that of the
administrative. inspection party.
CONDITION SHEETS.Condition sheets
are made up in accordance with the needs of the
different material groups. The engineering depart-
ment is primarily concerned with the machinery,
the electrical, the damage control, and the hull
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