PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-680
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 680
JULY 2009
Stryker Engine Oil Check
Stryker Driver’s Vision Enhancer Power
M1-Series Tank Replenisher Level
M1A1 TUSK Thermal Sight/Day TV System Kit
M2A3/M3A3 Bradley Servo Power Amp
M2/M3-Series Bradley Prop Shaft Removal
M88A1, M109A6 Paladin Towing Instruction
M119A2 Towed Howitzer Lubing
M113A3 FOV Radiator Hose Clamp
M109-Series Howitzer Bore Evacuator
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3
4-5
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5
6
7
8-9
8
9
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
GEORGE W. CASEY, JR.
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
0911203
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WHEELED VEHICLES
M1117 Armored Security Vehicle Lubing
PLS, HEMTT Container Handling Unit Safety
HEMTT Wheel Bearing Wrench Fabrication
M989A1 HEMAT Trailer Air Tanks
HMMWV Halfshaft Bolts Check
FMTV CTIS Air Brake Lines
M1000 HET Semitrailer APU Reservoir
10-11
12-13
14-15
15
16
17-18
18-19
Joint Modular Intermodal Containers
Exchange Pricing Explained
55-57
58-60
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
55
COMMUNICATIONS
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40-41
42
43
44
44
45
Mobile Power Electrical Safety
Controlled Cryptographic Items Management
CX-11230 Cable Connectors and Caps
100-kW Exhaust Cleaning
100-kW Battery Cable Adjustment
100-kW Auxiliary Fuel Pump Use
COMBAT ENGINEERING
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46
47
48
49
49
50
Construction Equipment Key NSNs
MRAP MaxxPro Sensor Wire Check
MRAP MaxPro/Plus Master Light Switch
Armored Security Vehicle Serial Number
D7G Tractor Transmission Shifting
10K ATLAS Forklift Central Lubrication System
Small Arms Rack Alternatives
M2 Machine Gun Barrel Extension Cracks
20-23
24-26
SMALL ARMS
20
to train or
not
to train?
(that’s
not
the question!)
E
very day new Soldiers enter units. They are fresh out of school and raring to go as
new mechanics.
One problem, though. You can’t send a new aviation mechanic to ±x a problem on a
bird if he or she has never been walked through a maintenance procedure with a senior
mechanic. Telling a new mechanic to grab a TM, ETM or an IETM and go to work on a bird
is asking for trouble.
This could happen with some units that no longer have their senior mechanics around
to instruct and pass on their maintenance knowledge and experience to new mechanics.
There’s an ol’ saying that goes “loose lips sinks ships.” Well, the same is true if you turn
a new mechanic loose to work on a bird without supervision. It’s a recipe for damaged
components that could put your bird or any piece of equipment on the NMC list.
It’s important that senior mechanics train, oversee and instruct junior mechanics on the
ins and outs of preventive maintenance.
Walking a new mechanic through steps to inspect, remove, repair and install builds
con±dence and experience they need to do the job. Senior mechanics need to be there to
answer questions and to help Soldiers learn all they can about taking care of equipment.
finally!
a chance
to work
on a real
helicopter!
yaaaa
hooo!
yer
all
mine!
lemme
at ‘m!
aaaugh!
don’t
let ‘em near me.
they don’t
have any
experience!
they’ll
do more
damage
than
good!
we appreciate the enthusiasm,
but you need to have a more
experienced mechanic around
to supervise.
and
no
hats
on the
flight
line!
SOLDIER SUPPORT
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51
52-53
54
Food Sanitation Center CO Detectors
Rail Car Hand Brake Safety Reminder
Mobile Kitchen Trailer-Improvement Kit
AVIATION
35
AH-64A/D Panel Door Latches
OH-58D .50-Cal Gun Overheating
CH-47 Washing Precautions
CH-47 Torque Wrench Replacements
UH-60 Blade Rotating
Aviator Undergarment NSNs
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procedures, questions on maintenance and supply problems and
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JULY 2009
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