1. There are four requirements for good troubleshooting. A technician must
have a knowledge of the system operation, i.e., a communications system, a
firecontrol system, or a complete weapons system. He must also have a
knowledge of the use of test equipment. Without the effective use of test
equipment, a technician will waste valuable time. The effective use of
technical manuals and other references is also an important requirement for
good troubleshooting. Every system used today has many manuals which
explain the operation of the system. These are invaluable aids to the
technician. The most important requirement for good troubleshooting,
however, is the logical analysis of in ormat on obta ned from the
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malfunctioning system. The symptoms are available, but it is up to the
technician to obtain them quickly, to interpret them rapidly and correctly
so that he can repair the system efficiently.
2. Many technicians attempt to troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, but they
are unsuccessful or only partially successful. There are not magical
methods available for becoming a good troubleshooter; however, there are
good and bad, difficult and easy methods. There are four requirements,
however, which every technician must be aware of if he is to become a good
troubleshooter and utilize the good and easy methods.
List the four requirements for good troubleshooting in the space provided
below:
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