PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-562
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 562
SEPTEMBER 1999
ISSUE 562
SEPTEMBER 1999
PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly
(ISSN 0475-2953) is published monthly by the Department of the Army, Redstone Arsenal,
AL 35898-7466. Periodical Postage is paid at the Huntsville, AL post office and at additional mailing offices.
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FMTV Cab Air Bags
2
FMTV Battery Box Diagram, Cab Soft Top Supports
3
HEMTT Hydraulic Fluid /Filters, Tanker Rear Doors
4,5
M1074 PLS Hard Starting
6
PLS Parts Update
7
2
1
/
2
-ton Truck Publications
8
M939/A1/A2 Truck Steering Lube
8
Tire Chains
9
Fuel Tanker Grounding
10-11
HEMAT Trailer Cargo Strap Sleeves
11
WHEELED
VEHICLES
2
PS 562
1
SEP 99
AN/GYK-29(V) Battery Computer
48-49
Generator ASK Parts
49
AB-1339/G Antenna Masthead Caps
50
TK-105A/G Tool Kit Revised
51
Battery Safety Messages
52
Uninterruptable Power Supply Batteries
53
COMMUNICATIONS
48
Avenger Launcher Protective Caps
38-39
MISSILES
38
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The Preventive Maintenance Monthly
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Work Package TMs
27-34
Food Container Painting
54
Mobile Field Kitchen Leveling
55
Mosquito Netting
55
Barber Kit Components
56
Fuel Can Color-coding, Can Cradle
57
SOLDIER SUPPORT
54
M1A1 Tank Firing Mechanism
12-13
M1-Series Tank Exhaust Deflector
13
M1-Series Tank Mine Blade Repairs
14
M2/M3-Series Bradley TOW Handle
15
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Winch Cables
16-17
AVLB Engine Deck Sling Points
17
M548-Series Cargo Carriers Windows
18
M109A6 Paladin Segment Board Pads
19
COMBAT VEHICLES
12
TB 43-PS-562, 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 ap-
proved 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.
M17-Series Decon Troubleshooting
46-47
NBC
46
DA Pam 738-751 Update
35
Aircraft Cleaning
36-37
CH-47 Drive Shafts
37
AVIATION
35
MICLIC Tiedowns
20-21
MW24C Scoop Loader Lubing
21
621B Scraper
22-23
SEE Bucket Drains, Travel Locks
24-25
SEE Tire Pressure
24
SEE Side Mirror
25
621B Scraper Battery
25
Construction Equipment Tires
26
COMBAT ENGINEERING
20
M9 Pistol Sharpshooting Tips
40-41
M203 Grenade Launcher Firing Pins
41
M60 MG Bolt
42-43
M249 MG Barrel Marking
44
M16 Rifle/M4 Carbine Storage
45
SMALL ARMS
40
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
9919303
Priority Designator Misuse
58
Pollution Prevention Tech Library
59
ULLS Computer Storage Containers
60
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
58
Dear Editor,
It was late at night and in the
middle of an exercise. An M2 Bradley
was down with a broken accelerator
spring.
Since the mechanic had no spare
part, he welded a nail to the end of
the broken spring and curved it around
to do a hasty repair. The job done, the
Bradley went on its way.
After the vehicle was turned in—
with no note on the DA Form 2404 or
5988-E about the field fix—another
mechanic was doing annual services
when he tried to remove the spring.
It broke at the weld.
The small end piece, with the nail,
hit him in the cheek and went under
his safety glasses, lacerating his eye
lid. It took 17 stitches to repair the
damage.
The field mechanic was doing his job
by keeping the Bradley moving. But, no
follow-up was done to make sure a
proper replacement part was ordered
and installed.
The injured soldier was lucky. He
will have a scar. But he will be able to
see it with both eyes!
MSG Andy Whitish
WAARNG Safety Office
Camp Murray, WA
Your message is clear. Field fixes
are often needed, but don’t forget to
report them. You’ll save equipment for
sure, and possible injury to your buddies.
So, fix these “fixes” as soon as you can.
this
ought to
hold
for
now
.
my eye!!
ow!
when an
unreported
field fix.
..
...meets an
unsuspecting
mechanic.
..
accidents
happen!
moral:
always
report
field
fixes
!
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
ERIC K. SHINSEKI
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
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