PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-589
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 589
DECEMBER 2001
TB 43-PS-589, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, is an official pub-
lication 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 equip-
ment, publication or policy discussed. Application of the information is
optional with the user. Masculine pronouns may refer to both genders.
Safety of Use Messages
2 1/2, 5-Ton Truck Cab and Cargo Covers
FMTV Front Shock Bushings
Towing Shackle Change Requires New Hooks
Truck Brake Alcohol Evaporator
M1077 and ISO Flatrack Tarps
M35A2/A3 Truck Starter Switch
Packard Electrical Connectors
2-4
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WHEELED VEHICLES
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ISSUE 589
DECEMBER 2001
ERIC K. SHINSEKI
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
Patriot Trailer Outriggers
40-41
MISSILES
40
42
43
NBC
42
Tentage Repair Kit
Tent Web Site
Hearing Protection
Homemade Tool for Parts Retrieval
Web Sites
Maintenance Leader Course
50-51
51
52-54
55
56-58
59
SOLDIER SUPPORT
50
12
COMBAT VEHICLES
M1-Series Tank Fire Extinguisher Pressure
M1-Series Turret Basket Screens
M1-Series Tank Personnel Heater Deflector
M2A2/M3A2 Bradley Bilge Pumps
M1-Series Tank Starter Motor Recall
M104 Wolverine Starter Motor Recall
M2A2/M3A2, ODS Bradley Gunner’s Hatch
M113-Series FOV Ramp Cable
Diesel Engine Idling
M109A6 Paladin Driver’s Hatch
M119A1 Howitzer Taillight Assembly
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PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly
(ISSN 0475-2953) is published monthly by the Department of the Army, Redstone
Arsenal, AL 35898-5000. Periodical postage is paid at the Huntsville, AL post office and at additional mailing offices.
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By order of the Secretary of the Army:
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SEE Driveshaft Torsion Boots
SEE Fuse Panel
22-Ton Crane Fuel Tank Drain
130G Grader Centershift Pin Lube
AN/PSS-12 Mine Detector Assembly
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24-26
COMBAT ENGINEERING
22
AVIATION
35
Loose, Missing or Wrong Fasteners
CH-47D ILCA Jam Simulation Test
UH-60 Battery Disconnection
UH-60 Structural Cracks
35
36-37
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39
You are invited to send PS your ideas for improving mainte-
nance procedures, questions on maintenance and supply
problems and questions or comments on material published
in PS.
Just write to:
MSG Half-Mast
PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
USAMC LOGSA (AMXLS-LP)
5307 Sparkman Circle
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
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M
ost of us agree that the TM is the first tool of every mechanic and operator in
the Army.
A very important part of that number one tool is the short messages clearly iden-
tified throughout the TM—the
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
and
NOTES.
They are
just as important as the maintenance procedures themselves.
Most mechanics and operators read and heed those messages. As a result, they
remain healthy and their equipment stays fully mission capable.
But some mechanics and operators skip right over the messages. They have lots
of excuses for ignoring them. But they can’t ignore the results: a scar here, a limp
there, and other assorted dings and scratches—just like those on their equipment.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
and
NOTES
are placed in TMs to protect you, your
co-workers and your equipment. Read them. Heed their message. The life you
save……
WARNINGS
signal danger
like a red flag. They warn
you of conditions which, if
not avoided, could injure
or kill you and the soldiers
you work with.
CAUTIONS
accompany
specific operations and
maintenance procedures
in your TM. If you don’t
follow them to the letter,
you could damage or
destroy your equipment.
NOTES
highlight
important operations and
maintenance procedures.
If you ignore them, you
may miss a step, waste
time and effort, or
jeopardize safety.
M40, M42-Series Mask Harnesses
M40, M42-Series Mask Carrier, Second Skin
44-45
46-47
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48-49
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COMMUNICATIONS
44
PLGR Power Cables
Phoenix Beacons for Soldiers
AN/UXC-10 Fax Cables
AN/PVS-7B, -7D Cleaning
AN/PVS-7B, -7D Intensifier Tube
589. 00-01
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