Issue 742 September 2014 - PS Magazine Archive

Issue 742

September2014

TB 43-PS-742

Approved forPublic Release;Distribution isUnlimited

Faulty gauges can lead to expensive repairs down the road. An engine gauge, warning light or dashboard indicator keeps the driver or operator aware of critical machine functions. For a gauge to be serviced, two things have to happen: First, the driver has to report the problem. Second, the mechanic has to fix the problem. Think about how often a vehicle is handed off to another driver for another mission. That means a neglected or ignored gauge can be a bad surprise for the next driver! An engine can break down in the middle of nowhere just because its oil pressure gauge bit the dust a while back and wasn’t reported. That $45 gauge ends up costing your unit $30,000 to replace the engine! Fixing or replacing that gauge is a key part of preventive maintenance. It keeps the vehicle running safely and prevents expensive repairs. So don’t ignore a bad gauge.

By order of the Secretary of the Army:

RAYMOND T. ODIERNOGeneral, United States Army Chief of Staff

Official:

GERALD B. O’KEEFEAdministrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army

1416902

what’s Up?

FinaLly! faulty

gAuges like Me nEed to

be fixed, Not iGNOREd!

Report the Problem Gauge!hello? hello?

hello?! hellooO!?! ?

M2/M3-Series Bradley Idler Wheel Nuts M2/M3-Series Bradley M242 Automatic Gun PMCSMLRS Cab Lifting and Launcher Jury Struts M1-Series Tank’s M18A1 Filter Caution M119-Series Towed Howitzer New Tire Assembly

34-56-7

78-9

COMBAT VEHICLES 3

11TACTICAL VEHICLES

FMTV Battery Tray Retainer Corrosion PreventionHawker Battery Life Extension Tactical, CCE, Combat Vehicle Service Kit NSNs

1112-1314-16

18CCE

DA PAM 738-751 Updated M230 Automatic Gun PMCS Cautions

2324-26

M9 ACE PM Pointers 130G Road Grader Hydraulic Unloading ValveHYEX 230LCR Engine Starter Options

18-192021

TOOLS 46

COMMUNICATIONS 48

CBRN 44

46SATS Tools Drawer Layout Available

48-50

51

AS-3900A/VRC Antenna Matching Unit Ground Strap COMSEC NET Team Training

44-45M40/M42 Mask, Be Your Own Inspector

MLRS Launcher PMCS Reminders HIMARS Shock Absorbers, Replace Every Two Years

36-3846

New M9 Pistol Holsters Available for DeploymentM240-Series Machine Gun MWOs ExtendedM249-Series Machine Gun Buttstock MWO M2A1 Machine Gun Barrel Installation AN/PSQ-23, -23A STORM Grounding Screw M205 Tripod for M2/M2A1, MK 19 Machine Guns

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MISSILES 36

SMALL ARMS 39

AVIATION 23

How the Vest Was Won - Part 2 27-34

Connie’s Post Scripts 60-61

EMS NG Viewer Printing Tips Manufactured Tool Limits TMDE AR 750-43 Revision COEI Property Book Accountability

53-5556-57

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ISSUE 742 SEPTEMBER 2014

TB 43-PS-742, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, is an official publication of the Department of the Army, providing information for all Soldiers assigned to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance and supply duties. All information published has been reviewed and approved by the agency responsible for the equipment, publication or policy discussed. Application of the information is optional with the user. Masculine pronouns may refer to both genders. The use of product or company names does not constitute endorsement of those products, services or companies by the U.S. Army. The use of non-DoD hyperlinks, along with their content, does not constitute endorsement by DoD or DA. Neither DoD nor DA exercises any editorial control over, and cannot vouch for, content on non-DoD websites.

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constuction equipment is vital to the Army’s efforts at home and abroad. Equipment varies, two things are consistent: the men and women who are operators and mechanics and the need for Preventive Maintenance! Something specific to this illustration??

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Crewmen, your Bradley’s idler wheels work hard to keep you and your vehicle rolling along on the mission. But you gotta take care of those idler wheels if you don’t want one going idle at the worst possible time. Hard driving in the field can loosen the idler wheel nuts. And once one nut loosens, it puts pressure on the other nuts. Before you know it, the wheel is wobbling and can even break loose. The last thing you want to see is an idler wheel rolling away from your vehicle!

But you can make sure the idler wheels stay on the job with a little PM diligence. Check the idler wheel nuts after every operation. Look for a shiny area under the nut where it has rubbed against the wheel. Tell your mechanic if you spot any. He’ll replace loose nuts with NSN 5310-00-175-2710 and torque them to 170-200 lb-ft. If you spot any loose nuts while you’re in the field, go ahead and tighten them. Just make sure you mark which nuts were loose so your mechanic can replace them when you get back to the motor pool.

M2/M3-Series Bradley…

KeepIdler

Wheels Working

Hard!

Idler wheel nuts can loosen and cause wheel to wobble or break loose

hey, you an’t bla e fo

b eaking away

they shoulda ke t y nuts

ti ht!if you want you ehi le to last the enti e fight,

p e enti e aintenan e will help you sleep at night

This section covers

Bradleys, MLRS,M1-tanks, andM119 towed

howitzers.

Look for shiny area under nut

T

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M2/M3-SeriesBradleys… fired

up for firing

FIRED UP FOR FIRING

ou adley’s M auto ati

gun will be fi ed up fo fi ing i you

e e be a few pointe s

good g ief, you ha en’t fi ed e in

o h ! need a tho ough M

and how about a little g d to get e e ything o ing

again?

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a e e the

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d i e ha t ha en t o e o

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ing

and da a e y tu et ing bea ings

afte the M is

installed and the a o

hutes a e hooked up, you need to elease the tension on

the hutes

hey p o ide a good doublehe k afte the M is finished that the M is eady fo

fi ing

o etaining ings ean the d i e shaft an wo k out

it’s a good idea to

epla e the etaining

ings du ing annual

se i es to ensu e they’ e up to the ob

Back off forwarder until feed chutes slacken

the wise, the feede an’t wo k p ope ly and the M will i i e

e o ing li e ounds f o the feede an be

dange ous

o a o lete efo e

yo i e

ou M has p obably gone a long ti e sin e

being fi ed

it’s e e ially i o tant to lube the gun with M

M is a hea y duty lube that an handle the he the M puts out

o e units substitute

e y ad idea

is ooe fo

the ob and the M

an be da a ed

should be used only on and in the ba el, e ept fo the ba el’s lo king lugs and suppo t bea ings

hey need a light oat of e, g d

ea lo e when you apply g d

it’s a good idea to keep it off you

skin be ause it an ause de atitis

o it needs to be tho oughly

he ked out efo e you lea e

the oto pool

hile doing M , ake su e the M and laun he a e setto e ele ation the wise, the gun and laun he will be out

of syn and that an d e the laun he ’s d i e gea s

Man that was so e p s ob you did on e a i ed fo fi ing let’s

hit the oad you eady? ’ eady hoO !

guess M

eally doe wo k

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Crewmen, your ML S is a big, heavy beast of a combat vehicle. Here are a few safety tips to remember. CAB: hen you’re cranking the cab up or down, make sure to stay as low and as far under the vehicle as possible. If your head is poking out, the cab can come crashing down on it. Talk about a headache! Always crank slowly. If you crank too fast, the cab bounces and that can break the lift mechanism. Any time you feel the cab start to bounce, immediately stop cranking! The cab is most likely to bounce when its weight shifts forward or backward, depending on which direction it’s going. So that’s when it’s especially important to crank slowly. hen you’re raising or lowering the cab, make sure no one else is in front of the cab. ou don’t want them getting hit by the cab either.

LAUNCHER: It’s critical you install both jury struts before working under the launcher. If the elevation actuators that hold up the launcher collapse without both struts in place, the launcher will crush anyone underneath it. emember both the launcher drive system L S and launcher engine have to be off before you install the struts. But before you install those struts, make sure they’re ready to strut their stuff. Look them over for cracks, deformities and loose or missing rivets. nsure that both ends of the struts can move freely and independently. Also make sure they have the correct quick-release pins. Never substitute! If the locking pins are broken or missing, order more with NSN 5315-01-3 -0 37.

hen you open the M1 A1 filter’s container, it e poses you to two very large and sharp edges. Those edges can badly slice up your hands if you don’t watch what you’re doing. our best bet is to wear cut-resistant, heavy-duty gloves while opening the container to protect your hands. A good pair of barbed wire handler’s gloves, NSN 15-00- 2 -1 7 , will do the trick.

Get as far under vehicle as possible when moving cab

Do both ends of struts move independently?

Wear gloves so sharp edges can’t slice up your hands

hen you get eady to

e l e the M A gas

filte in you M tank’s M A gas pa ti ulate

filte unit

e a e l!

MLRS… Safety FirstWhen Doing PM

M1-Series Tank…

Careful with

M18A1 Filter

what the he k you

wea ing that thing fo ?

ha e to aise you ab and ’ o taking

any han es

ou ust led

this task

look, if you wanna be safe,

ust follow so e si ple suggestions

know anybody who

wants to buy a used fo tbal helMEt?

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crewmen, at one time or another you’ve probably broken the tire stem off the right-side knockoff wheel on your M11 -series towed howit er. It’s easy to do when removing the wheel for emplacement. It’s frustrating because now you have to take the time to replace the tire. ven worse, your howit er is NMC until that’s done. But now there’s a new tire assembly, NSN 2530-01- 2 -255 , designed to prevent broken tire stems and keep your howit er in the game. The new assembly has a bracket and counterweight welded to the wheel rim. This acts as a guard to protect the valve stem when removing or remounting the wheel.

M119-Series Towed Howitzers…

Stem the Tide ofBroken Tire Stems!

New wheel assembly comes ready to install on left side

O h!

o y, guy, keep fo getting how easy that is

to do

the Ne wheel asse bly needs old ha dwa e fo i ht side installation

his new ti e asse bly epla es oth the old

left side wheel asse bly, 7 ,

and the old ight sidewheel asse bly, 7

ust o de y new wheel

asse bly it has a b a ket that ote t

y ti e ste , y’know

Wheelstud

Wheel plate

Nut

it o es eady to install as a left side asse bly

ut to install it as a ight side asse bly,

you’ll need

the wheel plate, 7

si wheel studs,

and si nuts, 7,

f o the old ight side asse bly

it’s to i old and new asse blies

e tion ? onta t howit e tea e be sAndy Moshe at 7 o ian inde an at

, o e ail

[email protected]

ou an also onta t onathan e a f o the A M wheel asse bly tea at 7, o e ail

[email protected]

o e a ple, you an ha e a ne asse bly on the le t side and an old

asse bly on the i h

what if didn t hold onto that ha dwa e?

you’ll need to o de it

efo e installing the new wheel

asse bly

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Believe it or not, all battery retainers are not the same. That’s especially true for the retainers used on battery trays for some MT s. Turns out some of the battery retainers, NSN 1 0-01-5 7-25 5, did not receive a special coating before they left the factory oor. The coating is designed to help prevent corrosion. ather than replace them,

shkosh has e tended the warranty for battery trays with non-coated retainers to five years from the date of handoff. Battery trays with coated retainers still have a two-year warranty. How do you know which retainers you have The battery trays with non-coated retainers are tan. Trays with coated retainers are black. If you have corrosion issues with coated or non-coated retainers that are still under warranty, call the shkosh warranty hotline at 00 3 3- 21. r send an email to

t o h o h o o

FMTVs… WATCH FOR BATTERY TRAYRETAINER CORROSION

Tan battery trays have uncoated retainers

hat’s w ong?

My batte y bo is full of

t! think so ething’s

o with the etaine s

you an keep the a st ong

by keeping e olling along

This section covers

FMTVs, Hawker

batteries, and CCE,

tactical vehicle and

combat vehicle

service kits.

c c c

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la e a good batte y in pa allel to the dead batte y, positi e to positi e and negati e to negati e

Atta h the ha ge ’s u pe ables to the good o thebad batte y, positi e to positi e and negati e to negati eou an a oid so e ino esistan e losses by onne ting

to the dead batte y

ha ge fo about inutes hat pushes

a pe age into the dead batte y, aising the oltage high enough to be

sensed by the ha ge

e o e the good batte y

ow ha ge the bad batte y as you would no ally

Dear Half-Mast, I heard there’s a way to keep my unit’s Hawker batteries in the fight a little longer, even if it seems like the batteries are dead. Is that true? 1LT T.C.

Hawker Batteries…

Trick Dead Batteries Back to Life

ou hea d i ht i

o eti es the ha ge

thinks a batte y is dead

be ause the batte y’s oltage is too lo

AAAUGHH!!o e !

too yo n !

A E eleased a ideo with a t i k you an use that bu ps up the batte y’s oltage enough that the ha ge an do its ob

o o e details, ha e you e hani s wat h the batte y ideo on il ube

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he t i k sta ts at about the a kyou go ta d so ethin’, do

a ge is Al ost g ne

hang in the e, son ’ e got one

o e i k up y slEe e that ight

ust wo k

tell y wife she

ele ified e

o they an si ply fol ow thEse teps

Attach jumper cables in parallel, positive to positive and negative to negative

o did it do ! ha en’t felt this

f ll h ed sin e left the fa to y

yeo talk about being f ll h ed!

y pleasu e

and y bill

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Mechanics, this comprehensive list gives you NSNs for all of the service kits currently available for tactical, commercial construction and combat vehicles:

UIASV

M1074/M1075 PLS

PLS A1

M1000 HET semitrailer

M1070 HET tractor

M1070A1 HET Tractor

HMMWV(These are generic kits for all models. You may have to order additionalparts based on the HMMWV model.)

M977, M985 HEMTT (cargo)

M978 HEMTT (tanker)

M978A2 HEMTT (tanker)

M984A1 HEMTT (wrecker)

M984A2 HEMTT (wrecker)M977A2, M985A2 HEMTT (cargo),M1120A2 HEMTT (LHS), M1977A2 HEMTT (CBT)M983A2 HEMTT (LET)HEMTT -A4 (all variants)M985A4 HEMTT (additional filters tocombine with NSN 4910-01-619-4329for annual service) M915 tractor truckM915A1M915A2M915A3M915A4M915A5M916, M920M917, M918, M919M916A1, M916A2, M917A1, M917E1 M916A3, M917A2, M917E2

M939/A1-series trucks

M939A2-series trucks

FMTV MTV A1Serial numbers 11,438 – 99,999FMTV LMTV A1 Serial numbers 11,438 – 99,999FMTV MTV A1R Serial numbers 100,001 and upFMTV LMTV A1RSerial numbers 100,000 and upFMTV MTV Serial numbers 0001 – 11,437FMTV LMTV Serial numbers 0001 – 11,437FMTV MTV A1P2Serial numbers 700,000 and upFMTV LMTV A1P2 Serial numbers 700,000 and upMRAP RG-33/RG-33 PlusMRAP RG-31A2/A2M1/A2RTRMRAP RG-31A3MRAP CougarMRAP M1224/A1 MaxxPro BaseMRAP M1234/A1 MaxxPro Plus and M1235/A1/A2/A3 Dash Service KitM1240/M1240A1 M-ATVM1245 SOCOM M-ATV

Tactical Vehicles

4910-01-526-78692590-01-539-63782590-01-521-9985 semiannual4910-01-621-16674910-01-621-1957 semiannual4910-01-523-14104910-01-523-16454910-01-523-1408 semiannual4910-01-621-13734910-01-621-1380 periodic kit*4910-01-621-1613 biennial (every 2 years)

2590-01-495-69002590-01-496-0055 semiannual

2590-01-496-25882590-01-496-3052 semiannual2590-01-496-19742590-01-496-4057 semiannual4910-01-591-45092590-01-496-28392590-01-496-2097 semiannual4910-01-591-4489

4910-01-591-4454

4910-01-591-44634910-01-619-4329

4910-01-619-4330

4330-01-538-9910**4330-01-538-99344330-01-538-99194330-01-538-99264330-01-539-1488No kit available4330-01-538-9955**4330-01-538-9946**4330-01-538-99234330-01-538-99302590-01-541-4620 semiannual(No annual kit exists; Order thesemiannual kit and the transmission filterkit, NSN 2520-01-211-6702, to perform anannual service.)2590-01-541-4611 semiannual(No annual kit exists; Order thesemiannual kit and the transmission filterkit, NSN 2520-01-211-6702, to perform an annual service.)

2590-01-528-7507

2590-01-528-7239

2590-01-533-6748

2590-01-533-6745

2590-01-528-7508

2590-01-528-7243

2590-01-603-9368

2590-01-602-8178

2990-01-570-37332990-01-570-37592990-01-578-96524910-01-576-34222990-01-570-3792

2990-01-578-9655

2530-01-591-17532530-01-591-1751

NSN (Annual except as noted)

UIASV

M1074/M1075 PLS

PLS A1

M1000 HET semitrailer

M1070 HET tractor

M1070A1 HET Tractor

HMMWV(These are generic kits for all models. It may be necessary to order additionalparts based on the HMMWV model.)

M977, M985 HEMTT (cargo)

M978 HEMTT (tanker)

M978A2 HEMTT (tanker)

M984A1 HEMTT (wrecker)

M984A2 HEMTT (wrecker)M977A2, M985A2 HEMTT (cargo),M1120A2 HEMTT (LHS), M1977A2 HEMTT (CBT)M983A2 HEMTT (LET)HEMTT -A4 (all variants)M985A4 HEMTT (additional filters tocombine with NSN 4910-01-619-4329for annual service) M915 tractor truckM915A1M915A2M915A3M915A4M915A5M916, M920M917, M918, M919M916A1, M916A2, M917A1, M917E1 M916A3, M917A2, M917E2

M939/A1-series trucks

M939A2-series trucks

FMTV MTV Serial numbers 0001 – 11,437FMTV LMTV Serial numbers 0001 – 11,437FMTV MTV A1Serial numbers 11,438 – 99,999FMTV LMTV A1 Serial numbers 11,438 – 99,999FMTV MTV A1R Serial numbers 100,001 and upFMTV LMTV A1RSerial numbers 100,000 and upFMTV MTV A1P2Serial numbers 700,000 and upFMTV LMTV A1P2 Serial numbers 700,000 and upMRAP RG-33/RG-33 PlusMRAP RG-31A2/A2M1/A2RTRMRAP RG-31A3MRAP CougarMRAP M1224/A1 MaxxPro BaseMRAP M1234/A1 MaxxPro Plus and M1235/A1/A2/A3 Dash Service KitM1240/M1240A1 M-ATVM1245 SOCOM M-ATV

Tactical Vehicles

4910-01-526-78692590-01-539-63782590-01-521-9985 semiannual4910-01-621-16674910-01-621-1957 semiannual4910-01-523-14104910-01-523-16454910-01-523-1408 semiannual4910-01-621-1373 maintenance kit4910-01-621-1613 periodic kit*4910-01-621-1380 biennial (every 2 years)

2590-01-495-69002590-01-496-0055 semiannual

2590-01-496-25882590-01-496-3052 semiannual2590-01-496-19742590-01-496-4057 semiannual4910-01-591-45092590-01-496-28392590-01-496-2097 semiannual4910-01-591-4489

4910-01-591-4454

4910-01-591-44634910-01-619-4329

4910-01-619-4330

4330-01-538-9910**4330-01-538-99344330-01-538-99194330-01-538-99264330-01-539-1488No kit available4330-01-538-9955**4330-01-538-9946**4330-01-538-99234330-01-538-99302590-01-541-4620 semiannual(No annual kit exists; Order thesemiannual kit and the transmission filterkit, NSN 2520-01-211-6702, to perform anannual service.)2590-01-541-4611 semiannual(No annual kit exists; Order thesemiannual kit and the transmission filterkit, NSN 2520-01-211-6702, to perform an annual service.)

2590-01-528-7508

2590-01-528-7243

2590-01-528-7507

2590-01-528-7239

2590-01-533-6748

2590-01-533-6745

2590-01-603-9368

2590-01-602-8178

2990-01-570-37332990-01-570-37592990-01-578-96524910-01-576-34222990-01-570-3792

2990-01-578-9655

2530-01-591-17532530-01-591-1751

NSN (Annual except as noted)

UIASV

M1074/M1075 PLS

PLS A1

M1000 HET semitrailer

M1070 HET tractor

M1070A1 HET Tractor

HMMWV(These are generic kits for all models. It may be necessary to order additionalparts based on the HMMWV model.)

M977, M985 HEMTT (cargo)

M978 HEMTT (tanker)

M978A2 HEMTT (tanker)

M984A1 HEMTT (wrecker)

M984A2 HEMTT (wrecker)M977A2, M985A2 HEMTT (cargo),M1120A2 HEMTT (LHS), M1977A2 HEMTT (CBT)M983A2 HEMTT (LET)HEMTT -A4 (all variants)M985A4 HEMTT (additional filters tocombine with NSN 4910-01-619-4329for annual service) M915 tractor truckM915A1M915A2M915A3M915A4M915A5M916, M920M917, M918, M919M916A1, M916A2, M917A1, M917E1 M916A3, M917A2, M917E2

M939/A1-series trucks

M939A2-series trucks

FMTV MTV Serial numbers 0001 – 11,437FMTV LMTV Serial numbers 0001 – 11,437FMTV MTV A1Serial numbers 11,438 – 99,999FMTV LMTV A1 Serial numbers 11,438 – 99,999FMTV MTV A1R Serial numbers 100,001 and upFMTV LMTV A1RSerial numbers 100,000 and upFMTV MTV A1P2Serial numbers 700,000 and upFMTV LMTV A1P2 Serial numbers 700,000 and upMRAP RG-33/RG-33 PlusMRAP RG-31A2/A2M1/A2RTRMRAP RG-31A3MRAP CougarMRAP M1224/A1 MaxxPro BaseMRAP M1234/A1 MaxxPro Plus and M1235/A1/A2/A3 Dash Service KitM1240/M1240A1 M-ATVM1245 SOCOM M-ATV

Tactical Vehicles

4910-01-526-78692590-01-539-63782590-01-521-9985 semiannual4910-01-621-16674910-01-621-1957 semiannual4910-01-523-14104910-01-523-16454910-01-523-1408 semiannual4910-01-621-1373 maintenance kit4910-01-621-1613 periodic kit*4910-01-621-1380 biennial (every 2 years)

2590-01-495-69002590-01-496-0055 semiannual

2590-01-496-25882590-01-496-3052 semiannual2590-01-496-19742590-01-496-4057 semiannual4910-01-591-45092590-01-496-28392590-01-496-2097 semiannual4910-01-591-4489

4910-01-591-4454

4910-01-591-44634910-01-619-4329

4910-01-619-4330

4330-01-538-9910**4330-01-538-99344330-01-538-99194330-01-538-99264330-01-539-1488No kit available4330-01-538-9955**4330-01-538-9946**4330-01-538-99234330-01-538-99302590-01-541-4620 semiannual(No annual kit exists; Order thesemiannual kit and the transmission filterkit, NSN 2520-01-211-6702, to perform anannual service.)2590-01-541-4611 semiannual(No annual kit exists; Order thesemiannual kit and the transmission filterkit, NSN 2520-01-211-6702, to perform an annual service.)

2590-01-528-7508

2590-01-528-7243

2590-01-528-7507

2590-01-528-7239

2590-01-533-6748

2590-01-533-6745

2590-01-603-9368

2590-01-602-8178

2990-01-570-37332990-01-570-37592990-01-578-96524910-01-576-34222990-01-570-3792

2990-01-578-9655

2530-01-591-17532530-01-591-1751

NSN (Annual except as noted)

Tactical, CCE, Combat Vehicles…

Service Kits a’Plenty

* This kit contains the items identified in the IETM that are needed for periodic services.** Terminal item, but orders can be submitted until stock is depleted.

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Forklift250-hr KitNSN 2990-

500-hr KitNSN 2990-

Atlas IAtlas II

6K01-600-4318

01-586-9819

01-585-9284

1,000-hr KitNSN 2990-

01-586-981501-600-431701-585-8958

Combat Vehicle NSN (annual except as noted)

M1A1 tank

M2/M3-Series Bradley

C7 Stryker

3126 Stryker

4910-01-117-79432540-01-255-3347 semiannual4910-01-461-28094330-20-007-4533 4330-20-007-4536 semiannual4330-20-007-02954330-20-007-0297 semiannual

if you find the kit you get o es with all its o ponents, but it doesn’t in lude all the pa ts needed to o plete the

annual se i e, no wo ies

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info needed to o de those issing pa ts

ou an also onta t A to

see if they an be added to the kit hey ay e en be able to eate

new kits

they’ e at 7 7, 7 7 o e ail

[email protected]

these a e the o e ial onst u tion

se i e kits

and these

a e the o bat ehi le

se i e kits

cif you want e to dig away, do y M today

ead about M9 ACE

PM, 130G road

grader hydraulics

and HYEX 230LCR

engine starters.

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A Keen Edge The earthmover blade’s cutting edge protects the moldboard. If the edge wears down too far, the moldboard gets damaged and has to be replaced or sent back to sustainment for repair. So get down on your hands and knees, clear away the dirt and mud, and eyeball the blade’s cutting edge. Better yet, fold the blade like you do for cross-country travel to get a closer look. If the edge is worn to less than 3 -in, about the diameter of a penny, report it. our mechanic can reverse the edge or replace it entirely if it has already been reversed.

Fold the Blade As always, follow the word in P 0013-10 of TM 5-2350-2 2-10 Jun 12 and fold the blade when traveling cross-country. That’s the rule no matter what the soil conditions are, even if it’s sand or loosely packed dirt. That way the blade can’t dig into a ridge or other obstruction and cause e tensive damage to the vehicle’s blade, moldboard, ejector and hydraulic system.

It’s no secret that the AC is temperamental when it comes to its hydraulics, especially when you’re digging in the hard stuff. So keep a close eye on the hydraulic pressure gauge. It should stay between 1,500 and 2,000 psi. Lower than that and you’ve probably got a leak somewhere. our AC is NMC until it’s found and repaired.

Hydraulics Break

M9 ACE…

pe ato s, you a o ed o bat ea th o e has a Lot o di t o

Mo e

eep these M pointe s in ind e o e you head ba k fo the ne t load

if you e e be to do you M, you’ e well on

the way to a ob well done

Hydraulic pressure gauge should be between 1,500 and 2,000 psi

on t be o ing u h di t if o

don’t keep up with y M

his oldboa d is like a set

of dentu es e entually it

e o !

Fold blades…

…to inspect moldboard…

…and for cross-country travel

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operators, keep this tip in mind when temps drop below 0 se the road grader’s hydraulic unloading valve to make starting the engine easier. The valve is located ne t to your left foot when you’re sitting in the cab. hen you press it, you’re letting the vehicle’s hydraulic pump spin free with no pressure. That reduces the load on the engine starter. It also saves a lot of wear and tear on the starter and pump when the hydraulic uid gets thick and sluggish in cold weather. As the engine warms up, don’t let your foot off the valve too fast. That’ll force too much pressure from the pump into the system’s main hydraulic lines. The end result is blown seals and lots of leaks. Slow and easy is the way to go when easing off the hydraulic loading valve.

Mechanics, if you need to install a new starter on the engine of a H 230LC e cavator, waita second. There’s only one starter listed in TM 5-3 05-2 0-23P-1 Jul 11 . But there are actually two different starters available. Both are very distinct in shape and color, so as long as you know the NSNs, you should have no problems getting the right replacements. NSN 2 25-01- 73- 5 isthe one shown as Item 3 in

ig 100 of the TM. It comes ina black housing. The other starter is NSN 2 20-01-510-1 3 and comes in a gray housing. Make a note until this starter is added to the TM.

After warm up, slowly release valve!

Hydraulic UnloadingValve Reminder

ch-ch-

130G Road Grader…

Hydraulic UnloadingValve Reminder

HYEX230LCR…Engine Starter Could Be a Stopper!

One o e thinon’t a identally push down on the

al e while ope ating the g ade

hat auses unne essa y wea and tea on the

g ade ’s hyd auli syste

on!we’ e got a lO wo k to do why

won’t you ta t?!

aybe you ould

use y hyd auli unloading al e? it’s old out he e

Black starter, NSN 2925-01-473-9544

Gray starter, NSN 2920-01-510-1834

so, what’s the status on y new sta te ?

got the new one in, but it’s o the sa e as you old

one

ell, that’s a eal ho to e !

chug-chfFffFf

ch-ch-ch-chug-c

h-c

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Mechanics, the revision to Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System–Aviation, A Pam 73 -751, TAMMS-A, was published on 2

ebruary 201 . That’s the first revision since March 1 , about 15 years ago. ell, here’s some more good news! The new revision providesmany changes, updated forms and better reporting information.

The new A Pam is located on the Army Publishing irectorate AP websitehtt :

If you have questions about the publication, contact the TAMMS-A policy lead and subject matter e pert SM , ean eiselhart, at 25 2-2 71 or by email

h t

AllAircraft…

Updated DA Pam 738-751Now Available

so they inally e ised A a 7 7

whe e an we get a opy?

it’s as lose as

you inte net onne tion

you an find the newly e ised A A on the A y ublishing di e to ate website

A y A iation depends on you

fo lowing the e ised

A a

hat helps p o ide a u ate a ounting of ll elated aintenan e,

histo i al info ation and flight hou s of t a ked

o ponents to ensu e o e ational a ety

ead about the

revised DA PAM

738-751 and the

M230 automatic gun.

a ye te day

a od !

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o th o The

sideloader can hurt your hand badly if you’re not careful during loading. eep hands away from the sideloader and use A T MATIC mode for loading. MAN AL mode should only be used if A T MATIC isn’t working. Ch th tth

o o b

t tb t If dirt is in the plug or its pins are bent, your M230 will have a poor electrical connection.

Loo o oo b o o o If screws

aren’t lock-wired tightly, the M230’s vibration will shake them loose. Then components start falling off. th oo o t o ebris can be blown in there, which can lead to firing problems. Ch th o t ho o th o t o t o

Too much or too little uid can lead to damage. nless required by a combat situation, do not fire the M230 unless the recoil mechanism has been properly serviced.

emember that temperature can affect the uid level, too. If the temperature changes dramatically, so will the damping uid level. Just make sure the red indicator is visible in the viewing hole. Add or drain uid as necessary.

M230 Automatic Gun…

Target ThisPMCS

o keep you M auto ati gun on ta et ta get these safety and

M tips

you tell e , t lade

Look for broken or missing lock wires

Red indicator visible?

houlda kept y finge s away f o that sideloade

Check cannon plug for debris and bent pins

O h!

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27PS 742 SEP 14

U B b t nits have found T -25B works better than lubricants like grease, molybdenum disulfide M , especially in the desert. M attracts sand, which hurts its ability to lube. Before applying T -25B, clean off the old grease with isopropyl alcohol. hen you lube the roller chain, drive gear bearing and the bearing surfaces where the rotor mates, apply a heavy coat of lubricant. se a brush or a caulk or grease gun to apply it. hen you’re finished, white grease should be visible and plentiful.

Make sure you don’t get T -25B on areas of the feeders that contact ammo and limit the amount you apply to areas that the feeders slide on. But you should still use M on parts of the gun not e posed to sand, such as the constant speed drive. rder a -o tube of T -25B with NSN 150-01- 3 -1 73 or a 32-o jar with NSN 150-01-535- 7.C th o t t o th o t tbo

irty contacts can cause a N S C M NT AIL when you try to fire.

ven a brand new electrical bo for the M230 has a thin layer of anti-corrosion coating that may interfere with firing voltage. Just wipe these contacts with a clean cloth to ensure a good connection. Ch o h t b o

Corrosion, bent or broken links and improper installation can all cause the ammo system to jam. ven new chutes need to be inspected for proper assembly and lubrication prior to installation.

se a brush, cloth, or syringe to apply a light to moderate coat of T -25B to the forward and aft tracks, bolt and cam area, bolt locking lugs, receiver walls, breech barrel support, gun support bearings, rails, and chutes. hen you’re finished, white grease should be slightly visible.

How The Vest Was WonPart 2

Use TW-25B on gun parts such as the rail…

…and on theroller chain

Make sure forward flex chute’s straight connecting links are properly assembled

before you install chute

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de i ion e e ade

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headed west in sea h of bette li es

d you et the ne’e do well Le

oiley of who the less said, the

bette

ANDNOW

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he wea y pionee s st aggled into o t all, a a o stop on the egon ail

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ebulon ani k

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t ail

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!

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e’ e the ollabo ati e olle ti e on the egon ail fo

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an let you know late ?

’ ou se if you de ide this is you

destiny, ust show up at y shop wea ing

the est

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ow eb was ighty flatte ed of ou se, but the e was one wee o ta le to his settling down at o t all to do M and that was the wagon t ain

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PS 74 2 SEP 14

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ol’ e went on with the wagon t ain ut wo d t i kled

ba k to o t all

eb, you’ll e e belie e what

happened to ei ! of ou se

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apple ed wheels

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but he li ed on to ue the

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spe ial, all ight

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winning you and a enny’s hand

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Lube the Hoist Carriage Assembly This is often entirely missed. Then when the pods are moved in or out you start getting screeching or jerking (signs the carriage assembly needs immediate lubing). The hoist carriage assembly ball screw actuators have lube points. Give them at least a monthly shot of GAA.

Use the Launcher Connector Covers Connectors that are full of moisture and dirt will prevent a good connection with the rockets and cause misfires. Each launcher has four covers. Use them. If a cover disappears, replace it with NSN 5935-00-387-2147.

Safety Wire the Prop Shaft Bolts orPaint White Lines on Them

If the bolts work loose, the prop shaft can take out the transmission, final drive, W80 and W81 cables, and encoders. Tighten the prop shaft bolts to the correct torque requirement and then put a white line (or torque stripe) on them. Safety wire the bolts after they’ve been torqued so they stay tight. The torque stripe lets you tell at a glance if the bolts need tightening. And make sure to check the bolts daily when you’re operating.

Dear Editor, At Ft Sill, we’ve spotted multiple problems maintaining the MLRS launcher that these tips can prevent:

Check Dash Lights During PMCS If you do the lamp test, you know the warning lights are actually working. If they’re not all working, you could miss something like an oil warning light that would have prevented major damage. Just push the lamp test switch and take a look at the dash lights.

Use the TM To Do PMCS and Do PMCS Step by Step Unless you have a photographic memory, it’s impossible to remember all the PMCS the MLRS requires. And, if you rush through the PMCS, you’ll miss important checks like loose prop shaft bolts or loose cables. A thorough PMCS will take most of your day.

Push lamp test switch to make sure dash lights are working

Lube ball screw actuators at least monthly with GAA, NSN 9150-01-197-7693

’ e been he king out this M fo so n , an do it by E oRy!

i oe ! get

the M so you ’ Mi s

an thing

Launcher connector

covers seal out dirt that

can cause misfires

gi e a li ten to these tips f o ill on ow to

take a E of you M

yeah, they’ e Olde !

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The holsters will be issued only through the rapid fielding initiative (RFI) process. For the time being, you can’t order them. If you’re deploying, check with your G3/G4 staff for your unit’s RFI schedule. PS will publish the holster NSNs when they become available. In the meantime, you can still order these M9 holsters:

• M12 holster, NSN 1095-01-194-3343• M7 holster, NSN 1095-00-973-2353• Holster shoulder harness, NSN 1095-01-247-3917• Hip holster extender, NSN 1095-01-339-2213

Operate the PT Pump Weekly If the pump sits for weeks without being used, it plugs up and eventually quits working.

Use Zip Ties for Missing or Worn OutCrew Storage Box Clamps

If the clamps won’t hold or are missing, the box’s lid falls down. Then when the launcher is traversed, the lid takes out the cables by the launcher interface unit (LIU). Zip ties keep the lid shut. Order a new flush catch for the storage box with NSN 5340-01-145-1296.

Disconnect the Two Cables for the Power Takeoff (PTO)Before Pulling the Pack

This is a common mistake, especially for new repairmen. If you forget, say goodbye to the cables and PTO.

New Holsters on the Way

E to ot : hese are multi le goo ti s, hief han s for all the hel you re giving M S units

Store the Pods in the Launcher

If the pods are left sitting on the ground, dirt and sand are free to cover the ball actuators inside the launcher. The ball actuators then have trouble moving and you have a major cleaning job.

CW3 Shawn Barnes 2/18 FAR Ft Sill, OK

M9 Pistol…

New Holsters on the Wayeploying

units a e being gi en the hoi e of two

ne M pistol holste s

Blackhawk Serpa Improved Modular Tactical Holster

XST Improved Modular Tactical Holster

If clamps for crew storage box are worn out or missing, use zip ties to secure lid

Store pods in launcher, not on ground. That keepsdirt out of launcher.

742 3 -3 .indd 1-2 7/21/14 4: 7 M

ear Master Sergeant, ertainly M re laces M as the M to re lace the M s uttstoc ith the light eight colla si le uttstoc t s ate Aug , hich means you have until Aug to have your M s mo i e

he or ill e one y your el level re air, ut nee s to e arrange through your M coor inator emem er that once the M is one, the colla si le uttstoc ecomes the

stan ar uttstoc heol uttstoc shoul e turne in

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M240L collapsible buttstock: MWO 9-1005-313-50-2 changes to MWO 9-1005-313-23-2

M240B adjustable bipod:MWO 9-1005-313-50-3 changes to MWO 9-1005-313-23-3

M240L short barrel:MWO 9-1005-313-50-4 changes to MWO 9-1005-313-23-4

M240B collapsible buttstock:MWO 9-1005-313-50-1 changes to MWO 9-1005-313-23-5

Dear Master Sergeant Half-Mast, I know there is a new MWO for the M249 machine gun, but I can’t find it. Can you help?

MSG B.C.

Lightweight collapsible buttstock replaces old buttstock

M240-Series Machine Guns…

MWOsExtended,Renumbered

M249 Machine Gun…

What Is New MWO Number?eo e!

id a hea ’ e got a ne buttsto k

M ?

he M s should be a anged

th ough you M oo dinato

All fou M s a e dated t , whi h eans you

ha e until t to get the o pleted

he M s fo the M se ies a hine gun ha e been e tended And the M nu be s ha e been

hanged e e they a e

oo ! hat eans don t

ha e to go to depot to get

odified

ood ne !

hey’ e ex e ded you M s

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Dear Editor, I’ve noticed with the new M2A1 machine gun that Soldiers sometimes don’t secure the barrel correctly. As a result, the barrel shifts during firing and the locking pin shears off. Then you must replace the whole $1,200 barrel. If Soldiers will first completely raise the feed tray cover, they can easily see whether or not the locking pin is secured in the retention slot. That quick check will save barrels of trouble. CW2 Gerard Clohessy 501 Sustainment Bde Camp Carroll, S. Korea

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Not just any screw will do when it comes to the grounding screw for the AN PS -23 and -23A small tactical optical ri e mounted ST M laser range finder. If you use the wrong screw, it can pierce the e terior of the ST M. That lets in moisture and debris, which ultimately can ruin the ST M. The only fi is to replace it. If the grounding screw is missing or damaged, order a new one with NSN 5305-00- 70-3205. See TM -5 55-1 13-13 P and TM -5 55-1 20-13 P for guidance, instructions and procedures. If you have ST M questions, contact TAC M’s ennis Timmons at SN 7 -1371, 5 2 2-1371, or email

t o r Anthony Smith at SN 7 -1233, 5 2 2-1233, or email

tho th

Good news for Soldiers who have to lug around the M3 tripod for the M2 M2A1 and M 1 machine guns. The Army is now fielding the new M205 lightweight tripod. At 3 pounds, it’s 32 percent lighter than the M3. The M205 includes an integral traverse and elevating mechanism. The Army began fielding the M205 in ctober, 2013. ielding will continue for the ne t -5 years, so it may be a while before your unit receives the M205. nce you receive the M205,turn in your M3s so other unitscan use them until they getthe M205.

Editor’s note: oo oint, hief Sol iers nee to follo the arrel installation roce ure that egins on in M

aise the fee tray cover all the ay u ras the retracting sli e han les to align

the arrel loc ing s ring lug ith the in hole in the right si e of the receiver hile inserting the arrel

nsert the arrel intothe arrel su ort untilthe loc ing in engagesthe camming slot hen rotate the arrel cloc ise ansecure the loc ing in in the retention slot elease the retracting han le an allo the olt to gofor ar hen lace the ea on on automatic re harge the

ea on to ensure that the arrel moves ac an forth freely Ma ing surethe arrel moves ac an forth hile charging veri es the arrel is secure

New Tripod a Lighter Load

M2A1 Machine Gun…

RaiseCover to

SaveBarrel

Stay on Solid Ground withCorrect Grounding Screw

AN/PSQ-23, -23A STORM…

First raisefeed tray cover

completely

Order newgrounding screw

with NSN 5305-00-470-3205

camming slot

locking pinEngage

locking pin in camming

slot

O !y ba el lo king

in ust hea ed O F be ause you didn’t se u e y ba el

M2/M2A1, MK 19 Machine Guns…

New Tripod a Lighter Load

New M205 tripod is 32 percent lighter than old M3 tripod

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4PS 742 SEP 14

READYFORACTION

MAKESUREYOURM40/M42MASK ISREADYFORACTIONWITHTHESECHECKS!

EM ?E U E

E iA i

et la inated M a ds

onne ted on a ing that ake M easie

with 7

hey ost 7 pe set

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FacePiece

Lens

OutletValve Seat

OutletValve Disk Drink Tube

Quick Disconnect

SideVoice-mitter

loose retainer?

coupling sheared off?

drink tube missing?

inside out or upside down?

damaged or loose canister?

inlet valve body installed wrong or missing?

inlet valve disk missing, stuck, or dirty?

FrontVoicemitter

InternalDrink Tube

Head Harness

Canister and Port

See TM 3-4240-346-10 for more information.

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Dear Half-Mast, Page 46 in PS 734 (Jan 14) said that the HIMARS shock absorbers should be replaced as part of the biannual services. “Biannual” can mean twice a year or every two years. Which is it?

CW2 D.A.

Dear Half-Mast, When I try to use the drawer tool layout in the SATS TM, the tools don’t line up with the layout. Is there a better drawer layout available that would simplify inventory? SFC R.B.

HIMARS…

What’s BiaNnual Mean?

Line Up for SATS Tool Layout

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se i es

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othe yea o e e y si

onths?

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ho ld ean

hief, be ause it has two eanings,

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wo ds he te we should ha e used is

ie i l he sho k abso be s should be

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onfusion

you bet, e geantA M has ade a detailed

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info on vehicle antennas and COMSEC NET

teams.

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Sid and Cy, the Antenna Guys in“CheCk Out My MatChing Unit”

Vehicular Antennas…

Sid and Cy, the Antenna Guys in“CheCk Out My MatChing Unit”

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about the e hii of the ehi ula

R antenna

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o d

o e guys think they an get away with

o using a g ound st ap,

7 , with

the antenna

o o hat akes e so oo ad when so eone igno es the

g ound st ap

hen a guy pulls a stunt like that,

ust want to hi with a good dose of ene gy want to a hi upside the head with y top

ele ent want

al down, y ou’ e

o e heatin again

o e people si ply ne le t

to use the g ound

st ap the s a tually

belie e the st ap’s not ne essa y hey think the antenna is

g ounded by the able

ut he e a e the a t he antenna

ha e a wo king

g ound st ap that uns

f o the base at hing unit

to the ehi le ithout the g ound

st ap, you adio is o

fully ission apable

he shield b aid on the able offe s o e

g ounding, but it has a poo g oundhe able uns f o

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Item Qty

Screw to hold ground strap to baseLock washer for base connection

Bolt to hold ground strap to vehicleLock washer for vehicle connection

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5305-01-225-25895310-01-205-91995306-00-225-90865310-00-889-2527

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PS 7422PS 742 SEP 14

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viewers, manufactured tools,

the revised AR 750-43,

and nonexpendable

COEI on property books.

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aintenan e and supply a tions

possible

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Printing an Entire Work Package

Printing the Table of Contents Printing Troubleshooting Procedures

Print Screen

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the left hand toggle table of ontents , do the following

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Click small printer icon to print page with TOC.

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Dear Half-Mast, Is there any guidance or a formula for determining quantities of manufactured tools in the “List of Manufactured Items” sections in TMs? Without guidance, it seems a command could order one manufactured tool made or bought per vehicle. In this time of tight resources, units can hardly afford to make or purchase items just to have them sitting in a shop.

Mr. R.B.

• Army test, measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) administration and policy.

• test program set policy and management.• embedded diagnostics, embedded prognostics,

interactive electronic technical manuals and related data considerations and policy.

• adding commanders with a calibration and repair support mission.

• the Army TMDE Calibration and Repair Support program.

• TMDE acquisition.• disposition instructions.• internal control evaluation.• terminology changes.

Cab support tool was covered on Page 5 of PS 735 (Feb 14)

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a ti ity that suppo ts the fielded syste

MaintenanceManagement… Any Limits on

ManufaCtured Tools?

AR 750-43 RevisedA a o e i ion to A 7 , Army Test, Measurement, and

Diagnostic Equipment (Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment),

went into effe t in anua y Updates in lude

Download the regulation athttp://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r750_43.pdf

Be sure to also download the revised, related DA Pam 750-43 from the APD website at

http://www.apd.army.mil/

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Dear Half-Mast, What’s the right way to account for Class 7, nonexpendable items that are components of end items (COEIs)? My unit has items like generators listed separately on the property book from the containerized kitchens they’re used with. It seems that this either causes the components to be laterally transferred or turned in. That makes the end item non-mission capable or results in the end item being transferred while its components are left listed on the property book. What’s the solution? SGT T.J.A.

ear Sergeant, a e heart ou re not the rst su ly sergeant to suffer

a hea ache from n ing multi le miscellaneous ieces oating aroun on the ro erty oo f a com onent

has authori ation from the M or A, it ill al ays e liste se arately on the ro erty oo Fortunately,

the Army s got a solution for this no A recent US u ate lets users enter none en a le

in the system num er S S , hile still having

the re orting an tracea ility re uire y A , Inventory Management Asset and Transaction eporting System Sep 0 .

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DISTRIBUTION: To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number (IDN) 345239, requirements for the TB 43-PS-Series.

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GCSS-Army ReminderRemember to check the GCSS-Army website for alerts, updated fielding and training schedules and other important info. Visit:

https://gcss.army.mil/Or sign up to get automatic notifications at: https://gcss.army.mil/Support/register.aspx

Test Set NeedsCalibration?

Do you have a TS-3920C/ASM computer test set (CTS), NSN 6625-01-529-3346, for your Black Hawk? If it needs calibration, send it directly to the manufacturer, Ultrax Aerospace Inc., at the address below: Ultrax Aerospace Inc. 4200 NE Sun Court Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 For more information, contact the CECOM item manager, Eugene Lloyd, at DSN 648-1258, (443) 395-1258 or email:

[email protected] Jay Horting at 816-594-4451 or email:

[email protected]

t oll o n No tal ia Lane

Comic collectors and history buffs rejoice! Some PS Magazine super fans set up a website that makes it easier than ever to find PS info and view art over our 63-year span, including our earliest days. You can search indexes by cover art, year and month, or even by classic “Joe Dope Sheets.” Special PS issues and series are extra bonuses for diehard fans. Check it out: http://psmag.radionerds.com/

Training for Legacy Equipment

Need some help running older equipment? TACOM’s Unit Training Assistance Program (UTAP) newsletter can help. Each issue now features a “Throwback Section” that covers training for those older pieces of equipment still in use. Look under the newsletters/posters tab at:

https://utap.army.milFor training info on old and current equipment, contact UTAP’s customer assistance team at DSN 786-4276, (586) 282-4276, or e-mail: [email protected]

leak test fixture part nsn incorrect

Get a new push-type air hose fitting for the one-man life raft with NSN 4730-00-516-3826. NSN 4730-00-416-3826, which is listed as Item 33 on WP 0392 00-2 in TM 1-1680-377-13&P-4 (Mar 12, w/Ch 1, May 13), is the wrong NSN.

Hooking Up ESSS WingsTo UH-60A

When you hook up the extended stores support system (ESSS) wings to your Black Hawk A-model and find you don’t have the small electrical lead that attaches to the airframe, order NSN 6150-00-811-4540. Use NSN 6150-01-167-9104 as an alternative in a pinch.

BHL Secondary Air FilterGet a new secondary air filter for your backhoe loader (BHL) with NSN 2940-01-566-5009. It replaces NSN 2940-01-546-4655, which is shown as Item 2 in Fig 5 of TM 5-2420-231-24P (Jun 13). That NSN is a terminal item.

STE-M1/FVS Not Needed With Some Bradleys

If your unit now has Bradley A3 or ODS-SA variants, you’ll no longer need STE-M1/FVS test equipment. These vehicles come equipped with embedded diagnostics. Excess STE-M1/FVS sets can to be turned in by contacting TACOM LCMC’s Angela Zender at DSN 786-7431, (586) 282-7431, or by e-mail at:

[email protected] STE-M1/FVS should be complete and include all critical test sets. Do not remove any items prior to turn-in.

GCSS-Army GlossaryWanna learn the new language or brush up on the GCSS-Army lingo? Get ahead of your peers and check out the terminology changes in logistics business areas, finance, maintenance, human resources, property book, supply management and unit supply. Visit:

http://gcss.army.mil/About/Glossary.aspx

e i ter ter aItem 9 in WP 0310-6 of TM 5-3805-294-23-2 (May 12) says the HYEX’s lubricity filter should be replaced every 500 hours. That’s wrong. Replace the filter every 250 hours like it says on the side of the filter. Make a note until the TM is updated.

6K Forklift Battery StrapGet the rubber retaining strap for the battery box on your 6K variable reach rough terrain forklift with NSN 2540-01-152-7764. NSN 5340-01-156-6776, which is shown as Item 2 in Fig 68 of TM 10-3930-660-24P (Aug 12), brings the wrong strap.

Check Army Form or Pub Availability

Need to know if specific Army publications or forms are still available or valid? Then check out DA Pam 25-30, Consolidated Index of Army Publications and Blank Forms. The Army Publishing Directorate (APD) updates this online pub daily. Visit:

http://armypubs.army.mil/2530.htmlYou can also download a desktop application version from this URL.

BHL Maintenance VideoA backhoe loader (BHL) maintenance video is available through the Unit Training Assistance Program (UTAP) at TACOM LCMC. The video covers engine components, how to find top dead center (timing chain and valve train system) and timing of the injector pump. Check it out before you replace or service BHL components. To view or download the video, go to: https://utap.army.mil Once you’ve logged in, click the button on the Home Page titled BHL Finding Top Dead Center & Injector Pump Timing. Then download the .wmv file on that page.

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THE JOB ISN’TFINISHED…

…UNTIL THE CLEAN UPIS DONE!

THE JOB ISN’TFINISHED…

…UNTIL THE CLEAN UPIS DONE!