PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-605

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 605

APRIL 2003
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-605 - Page 2 of 33
TB 43-PS-605, 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.
Palletized Loading System Tips
M1074/M1075 PLS Air Filter Housing Cover
M1112 Water Trailer Landing Leg
M1112, M149-Series Water Trailer Cleaning
FMTV Circuit Breaker Check
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WHEELED VEHICLES
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ISSUE 605 APR 2003
ERIC K. SHINSEKI
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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COMBAT VEHICLES
M1-Series Tank Air Induction System
M2A2/M3A2 Bradley Brush Guards
M113-Series FOV Fuel Filters
M981 FISTV W29 Collimator Cable
M109, M99A2 Ammo Carrier Towing Lugs
DA Form 2408-4 Weapon Record Data Card
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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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AVIATION
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OH-58D Ejector Rack Corrosion
Component Packing, Shipping and Storage
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nance procedures, questions on maintenance and supply
problems and questions or comments on material published
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T
he paperless Army is the next big thing. But there’s some controversy about how
much of the -10 manual operators need to operate a piece of equipment. Will PMCS
charts alone suffice or should unit operators have complete -10 paper manuals in
their hands?
Some unit pub clerks have already answered that question by not bothering to
order -10 operator manuals anymore. Some have decided to only put CD-ROMs on
their pubs distribution accounts, citing the “paperless Army” as the reason to not
order hard copy operator manuals.
Less paper may sound good, but if you think operators can run back and forth to
the motor pool or the pubs office to look at the -10 on a computer to perform
operator maintenance, you’re dead wrong.
For example, what happens if they’re in the field performing maintenance under
unusual conditions, like extreme cold or hot weather or wet climates? PMCS charts
won’t do any good in the middle of nowhere.
Operator’s manuals are more than PMCS charts. They contain lubricating, clean-
ing, inspection and operating instructions. PMCS charts alone won’t give you the
lowdown on equipment characteristics and data, descriptions and use of operator
controls.
The -10 manuals contain information needed to keep equipment mission ready.
So, until the Army decides on a uniform policy on paper or paperless -10s, every
operator should always have a hard copy of the manual on hand to maintain or
repair equipment.
man,
you look
beat!
…to
the
motor
pool…
…looking at
my operator’s
manual on cd.
you should
never
leave the motor pool
to do maintenance
without a paper -10!
yeah.
{wheeze}
…I’ve been
running back
and forth…
Patriot Missile System Launcher Tips
Avenger Missile System IFF Accuracy
Avenger Missile System ECU/PPU O-ring
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MISSILES
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M2 Machine Gun Trunnion Block Check
M24 Sniper Weapon System Repairs
Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) PM
MK-155 MICLIC Precautions
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SMALL ARMS
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COMMUNICATIONS
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PLGR Installation and Removal
AN/URM-213 RF Power Meter Connectors
AN/PRC-112 Radio Parts Upgrades
3-KW Generators Oil Draining Aid
3-KW TQG High-pressure Water Warning
ULLS Tracking for Night Vision Devices
M40/M42-Series Mask Drink Tubes
Fox NBC Vehicle Maintenance Tips
M37 Riot Control Agent Disperser Info
M17 Decon, AE32U/8 Sanator Differences
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NBC
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Requisition Exception Data Web Site
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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Preparing for the Desert
3,000 GPH Trailer-Mounted ROWPU NSNs
3,000-gal Onion Tank Fill Level Warning
Safety Glasses NSNs
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SOLDIER SUPPORT
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11:05 AM
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