PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-613
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 613
DECEMBER 2003
One Wrong
Digit
The difference between the AN/ALQ-
144A countermeasure set cover and its
shipping container is just one digit. If
you mix it up, you’ll get the wrong
item. So order NSN 5895-01-109-1800
for the cover and NSN 5895-01-109-
1801 for the shipping container.
M35A2/A3 Starter Switch
You won’t find the 4-prong, spring-back starter switch
for M35A2 and M35A3 trucks in paper versions of TM 9-
2320-361-20P or TM 9-2320-386-24P. Get the switch with
NSN 5930-01-334-2862. The switch is shown as Item 31
of Fig 56 in the May 01 version of TM 9-2320-386-24P on
EM 0037.
Looking for
MEK
Substitutes?
Mechanics, don’t ask Joe when looking for MEK substi-
tutes or replacements. If you need assistance, contact
AMCOM’s Environmental Technology Cell Hotline at
DSN 897- 1711, (256) 313-1711 or FAX (256)955- 0749. Be
prepared to give what maintenance task you’re doing
that requires MEK. Have a TM and paragraph informa-
tion ready. And it would help to know what material
you’re trying to clean or remove.
Revisit of “Save Oil & Money”
Aviation mechanics, on Pages 48-49 of PS 610 (Sept
03), there’s an article about saving leftover lubricants
in plastic containers. But before you grab one for sav-
ing aviation hydraulic fluid or engine oil, AMCOM
says the bottles are not authorized for aviation use.
Follow the instructions for handling hydraulic fluid
and engine oil like it
says in your -23 maintenance
and engine TMs and TM 1-1500-204-23-3.
Tool Kits for MCMs
Multi-capable maintainers (MCM), MOS 63A and 63M,
now have their own tool kit, NSN 5180-01-493-1664. It
consists of the modernized General Mechanics Tool Kit
(GMTK), plus the MCM supplement, which can be
ordered separately with NSN 5180-01-502-6332, and it
replaces the artillery tool kit. The supplement is a 5th
drawer that fits in the top of the GMTK and contains 22
tools that include wire-twisting pliers, small files, brass
drift punches, and sockets not in the GMTK. All the
tools in the kit have a lifetime warranty. For more info,
contact TACOM's Sally Mendoza at DSN 793-5288/(309)
782-5288 or email:
mendozas@ria.army.mil
B-1 Maintenance Stand
Trying to order the hand jack boot, PN 22203, listed in
TM 55-1730-223-23P? Don’t waste your time. It’s source
coded XA, so you’ll have to order the next higher
assembly, hydraulic hand jack, NSN 5120-01-325-3163.
Bradley 2W78 PLGR Cable
Use NSN 6150-01-501-3101 to get a new 2W78
PLGR cable for your M2A3/M3A3 Bradley. The
NSN shown as Item 27 in Fig 144 of TM 9-
2350-294-24P-2 is no longer available.
M88A1 Quick Disconnect
Some quick disconnect (QD) coupling halves, NSN 4730-
00-905-6355, for the M88A1 recovery vehicle were issued
without an internal check valve installed. No check valve
means the QDs leak when they’re disconnected. Check
your stock for any QDs under contract #SPO750-03-M-
B098. If you find any, email an SF 364, Supply Discrepancy
Report, for credit and disposition instructions to:
pqdrs@dscc.dla.mil
Tan M1102 Trailer Cover
Use NSN 2540-01-493-7897 to get a desert
(tan color) camouflage cover for the M1102
high mobility trailer. Jot this NSN down until
it’s added to Fig 16 of TM 9-2330-392-14&P.
Mini-IR Thermal Imager
There is a helmet-mounted mini-
infrared imager, NSN 5855-01-501-
9529, available in the supply sys-
tem. Small enough for a BDU
pocket, it comes with a tripod,
lens cover, 2 AA lithium batteries,
operator’s manual, lens cleaning
paper and soft case.
Radio Installation
To find info on installing radios, read SB 11-131-1,
Vehicular Sets and Authorized Installations, and SB 11-
131-2, Installation of SINCGARS, FHMUX and EPLARS.
You can download copies from the internet at:
Improved
HMMWV
Seatbelt
Use NSN 2540-01-495-0817 to order an
improved 3-point seatbelt assembly for
your HMMWV. The new assembly has a
longer strap with slicker material that
makes retracting the belt easier.
M1-Series Tank Generators
If you’ve ordered a new generator, NSN 2920-01-
261-8124 or 2920-01-200-6134, for your M1-series
tank, it may take a while to come in. Those gener-
ators are in very short supply. Your best bet is to
cancel the requisition and order generator, NSN
2920-01-305-8419, which is in stock. You’ll also
need an installation kit, NSN 2920-01-472-6308, to
mount the generator.
PS 613
DEC 03
60
‘tis the
season
to give
the gift
of pm!
613. 60-61 (C)
10/27/03
10:28 PM
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