PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-592
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 592
MARCH 2002
PS 592
MAR 02
43
Avenger Missile System…
Camouflaging
Avengers
PS 592
MAR 02
42
Dear Editor,
We had quite a problem with the ladder on
the Patriot's antenna mast group (AMG)
cracking right below the support bars. We
tried welding the areas that cracked, but as
soon as somebody stepped on the bottom
step the ladder cracked again. And we can't
order a replacement ladder because it's a
depot-replaced item.
We solved the problem by reinforcing the
legs with 1-in diameter aluminum bar stock.
Cut off both ladder legs where they
cracked. Cut off two 6-in pieces of the
bar stock. Stick 3 inches of the stock
into the upper portion of each ladder leg.
You may need to shave the stock to make
it fit. Weld the stock to the leg. A TIG
(tungsten inert gas) welder will give the
strongest weld.
Fit the bottom sections of the ladder
over the bar stock and slide the bottom
up so the upper and bottom ladder
sections meet. Weld the ladder sections
together by putting a heavy weld completely
around the break in each leg.
SGT James Riley
507th Maint Co
Ft Bliss, TX
I think I
need
better
camouflage
than
this!
so Use
an
old
net
as a
pattern.
Great idea! The crew should
check the ladder for cracks
during their PMCS.
Eventually, the welding may
need to be repeated.
From the desk of the
Editor
Put heavy weld
around 2 leg sections
Slide
sections
together
Patriot Missile System…
oh, for
cryin’ out
loud! not
again!
If the camouflage
nets that came with
your Avengers have
worn out…
…you can order a
woodland pattern
net with NSN 1080-
01-457-2956.
It comes
in one size,
so you’ll
have to cut
it to fit.
592. 42-43 (C)
1/26/02
7:11 PM
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