PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-590

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 590

JANUARY 2002
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-590 - Page 17 of 29
PS 590
JAN 02
36
Aviation Life Support Equipment…
w-we
made
it!
Yeah… I thought
we cashed our
chips for sure.
ALSE techs,
make sure pilots
have everything
they need before
they leave.
When you’re
checking vests,
use this
checklist.
Pilots, If you
have
any problem
with your vest, or
if
components
are
missing
let your ALSE
technician know.
If you
have the new
aircrew
integrated
recovery
survival
armor vest
and equipment
(AIRSAVE), NSN
do your PMCS
like it says in TM
1-1680-361-10.
“The AIRSAVE vest replaces the
SRU-21/P and the
survival
armor recovery vest
insert and packets
(SARVIP).“
He can shape up your vest and
order missing components from
TM 55-1680-317-23&P and the
latest Project Manager
Aircrew Integrated Systems
(PM ACIS) Message AIS00-02.
• Is the vest clean? A vest loses its flame-retardant
properties if it’s dirty.
• Does the distress marker light operate properly?
• Is the dial on the compass face intact?
• Does your pocket knife have a sharp blade?
• Is your water bag free of tears?
• Is the signaling mirror free of scratches?
• Are the survival kit and first aid items packed in
separate zip-lock bags?
• Are nutrition items individually wrapped or
sealed to prevent moisture damage?
I’m glad
our ALSE
tech kept
our vests
in tip-top
shape!
You
got that
right!
oh, no!
It’s started
raining!
what
a
down-
pour!
but-we’re
not out of
the woods
yet!
The
enemy’s
every-
where!
AIRSAVE
590. 36-39 (C)
11/23/01
4:11 PM
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