PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-583
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 583
JUNE 2001
he -10-1 TMs remind you to eye-
ball the commander’s hatch seal
after every operation.
You know to look for tears, rips,
cuts and separation. You even
know to check for places where the
seal doesn’t spring back after com-
pression. And of course you know
to have a damaged seal replaced.
PS 583
JUN 01
17
M1-Series Tanks…
Reprinted from PS 53, (1958)…
But do you know how to keep all those
problems from happening in the first place?
Most seal damage comes from dirt, sand,
rocks and other debris that collects on the
lip around the hatch opening. The seal
wears out when it’s constantly pressed
down against that stuff.
Check the hatch opening often and
sweep away any debris that collects there.
Then wipe the lip clean with a damp cloth
to get rid of smaller particles.
PS 583
JUN 01
16
Uh, oh!
The seal’s
damaged.
better Get
a
new
one!
Maybe you
could take a
little
better
care of the
next
one!
Check seal
for damage
Look for debris around
lip of hatch opening
583. 16-17 (C)
4/28/01
8:36 PM
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