PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-613
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 613
DECEMBER 2003
TB 43-PS-613, 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.
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COMBAT VEHICLES
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ISSUE 613 DECEMBER 2003
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
PETER J. SCHOOMAKER
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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You are invited to send PS your ideas for improving maintenance
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-AM)
5307 Sparkman Circle
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
Or e-mail to:
psmag@logsa.redstone.army.mil
or
half.mast@us.army.mil
Internet address:
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.
Postmaster:
Send address changes to PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, USAMC LOGSA (AMXLS-AM), 5307 Sparkman Circle,
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000.
AVIATION
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Aircraft Rivet Installation and Removal Tips
UH-60A/L Blade Spindle Droop Stop Nut Tool
AH-64D Drive Shaft and Access Doors
AH-64A/D TADS/PNVS Covers Removal
Hangar Lifting Devices
Fire Extinguisher Data Plate Protection
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MLRS PM Tips
Avenger Missile System Problem Solvers
Patriot Missile System Sand Filtration
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MISSILES
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Multi-battery Tester
M934-Series Expansible Van Grounding Tips
AN/PRC-150 HF Radio Antenna Static Cautions
M12A1 Decon Maintenance Ideas
M17 Decon Performance Enhancers
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Parts Turn-in Christmas Tale
PS Magazine Online
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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Winter Refresher Course
ECWS Underwear NSNs
Sleeping Bags for Tall Soldiers
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SOLDIER SUPPORT
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PS
doesn’t cost your unit a cent. The question is: “How much time and money can
your unit save by using the info in PS?”
The only thing you have to do to get PS is use the U.S. Army Publishing
Directorate’s (USAPD) pinpoint distribution system. USAPD’s website is found at:
• If your unit’s not getting PS, have the pubs clerk update the unit’s pinpoint distri-
bution requirements.
• If your unit isn’t getting enough copies of PS, increase the unit’s pinpoint distri-
bution.
• We don’t understand it, but some people don’t read PS. If your unit’s not using PS,
have the pubs clerk remove it from your pinpoint distribution.
• Finally, your pinpoint distribution is tied to your unit address. If your unit has an
address change, the unit pubs clerk must update the pinpoint distribution account.
We recommend the following distribu-
tion: 8 copies to be shared by the CO and
XO, first sergeant, supply sergeant,
commo chief, NBC NCO, armorer, PLL
section, and ULLS clerk. Order another 5
copies for the maintenance section and 1
copy for every 5 soldiers.
Commanders and first sergeants need
to ensure that PS gets to equipment, vehi-
cle, and weapons operators and to unit
maintenance and supply personnel. Those
are the soldiers who are going to save the
unit equipment downtime and money and
who will deliver higher readiness rates.
hey!
how
come
we
aren’t
getting ps
magazine?!
M1A2 SEP Tank, M104 Wolverine AEGR Cards
M1-Series Tanks, M104 Wolverine Plenum Seals
M2/M3-Series Bradley Engine Access Door
MLRS Carrier Personnel Heaters
M113A3 FOV U-joint Grease Fittings
M198 Towed Howitzer Equilibrator Screws
M198 Towed Howitzer Equilibrator Scales
G/VLLD Cleaning Kit Supplies
MW24C Scoop Loader Air Flow PM
M917A1 Dump Truck Tailgate Air Tank
Construction Equipment In-tank Water Absorbers
HYEX Rough Start Reminder
815F Compactor Drain Plug
No Starts with Spray Ether
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SMALL ARMS
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M9 Pistol Safety Maintenance
M2 Machine Gun Boresight Telescope
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WHEELED VEHICLES
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Lead-acid Battery Corrosion Prevention
M1070/M1000 HETS Cables and Gladhands
HEMTT Tire Selection
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the
only
person who can
ensure your unit
gets Ps is you!
see your unit
pubs clerk.
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