TM
11-5835-243-34/EE641-AA-MMl-010/E154
MTT/TO
31S3-4-110-1
Table 3-4. Magnetic Tape Cartridge Troubleshooting Chart
Probable cause
Trouble
Action
Tape jammed.
Replace tape.
BOT or EOT indcator on but tape will
Tape positioned between holes.
not move.
Remove cartridge cover and manually
move tape so that reflective strip is
opposite mirror.
Tape jammed.
Replace tape.
Current is excessive.
Tape tension too great.
Replace cartridge.
Cartridge worn.
Skew exceeds limits.
Replace cartridge.
Isolate error and inspect tape for dirt.
Tape errors.
Tape dirty.
Replace tape.
Tape creased or worn.
Tape transport faults.
Other failures.
Refer to troubleshooting for tape
transport (table 3-2).
Tape not under proper tension.
Taps pulled out of cartridge.
Open cartridge, remove belt and rewind
manually onto supply reel.
Section IV. TAPE TRANSPORT MAINTENANCE
3-23. Introduction
the removal and replacement of authorized parts.
This section provides detailed information for the
parts. When a part is replaced, be sure that all wires
maintenance of the tape transport by direct support
and harnesses are dressed as illustrated.
level personnel. Maintenance at this level consists of
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