PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-607
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 607
JUNE 2003
PS 607
JUNE 03
31
PS 607
JUNE 03
30
how will
all that
affect our
equipment?
windblown sand
will grind on
painted surfaces
and glass.
vehicles will use
much more oil and
water to lubricate
engines and keep
them cool.
can our
aircraft
operate in
this envi-
ronment?
yes, sir.
but
only
if
preventive
maintenance
is maintained.
“the martians have
chemical weapons.
pm on our
protective outer
garments and masks
is essential.”
“we may have
to paint our
vehicles with
chemical
resistant paint
more often.”
“sand can penetrate
even microscopic
gaps between moving
parts of engines and
do great damage.
clean engines are
a
vital
part of
maintenance.”
“we’ll need extra parts on
hand. extra coolants and
large quantities of chemical
resistant coatings.”
“our low-flying
aircraft will operate
in flying dust and
blowing sand.”
“aircraft filters
must be checked,
rechecked and
cleaned constantly.”
“all
valves, like
fuel valves must
be inspected
regularly.”
“optics need to be
kept covered when
not in use, and
cleaned after
every mission.”
“leading edges of
wings and blades
must be protected
and inspected often.”
“Fuel and lube must
be kept clean when
filling, applying
and storing.”
“…sand blown into
even the smallest
areas of an air-
craft, if not
removed, can bring
that aircraft down!
“the roads on
mars are
rough…
and
they’re
hot.
Tires
and track pads
will wear quickly,
but our vehicles
must
keep
running.”
607. 30-31 (C)
4/24/03
5:55 PM
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