PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-629
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 629
APRIL 2005
TB 43-PS-629, 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.
HMMWV Fan Shroud
HMMWV Door Installation
FMTV Transmission Oil Check
FMTV Input Seal Warranty
Component List for M1089A1 Wrecker
FMTV Seat Stowage Strap Replacement
Battery Box Liner
FMTV Air Tank Draining
HEMTT Windshield Washer Bottles
Truck and Trailer Air Brake Dust Caps
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WHEELED VEHICLES
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ISSUE 629
APRIL 2005
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
PETER J. SCHOOMAKER
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
SANDRA R. RILEY
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
0502501
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COMBAT VEHICLES
M1-Series Tank MRS Inspection
M1-Series Tank Laser Rangefinder
M2/M3-Series Bradley Locknuts
M2/M3-Series Bradley Damper Assembly
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Hub Relief Valves
M109A6 Paladin, M992A2 Ammo Carrier Hoses
M119-Series Towed Howitzer Adjusting Valve
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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.
COMBAT ENGINEERING
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D7G Tractor Air Cleaner and Seals
130G Grader Lubing and Exercise
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Patriot Missile System Travel Preparation
Avenger Missile System Hand Station
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MISSILES
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M2 Machine Gun PMCS Clarification
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A4 Carbine UOCs
M68 Reflex Sight Battery Installation
M249 Machine Gun Transfer Mechanism
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SMALL ARMS
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AVIATION
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HH-60L/UH-60A/L Pitch Beam Removal
HH-60L/UH-60A/L Lubrication Caution
CH-47D Water Pressure Reminder
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NBC
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NBC Centrifugal Fan
M17-Series, M12A1 Decon Pumping
CAM, ICAM Annual Wipe Test
DS2 Stock Turn-in
HAZMAT Identification
Material Safety Data Sheets Cabinet List
Material Safety Data Sheets Online
Security Locks
MK-155 MICLIC Maintenance Tips
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SOLDIER SUPPORT
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P
urchasing items outside of normal acquisition channels to
meet equipment needs presents users with hidden costs.
Buying off-the-shelf (OTS) equipment may meet short-term
needs but increase long-term maintenance problems.
When items are purchased OTS outside of acquisition chan-
nels, no reliable info exists about how well the equipment will
perform under military conditions. Repair parts are not provi-
sioned, no Army TM is provided, there are no NSNs, no FED
LOG listing, and commodity commands may not support the
equipment.
When OTS equipment breaks down, maintenance may not
have the tools needed to make repairs. Injuries are risked as
mechanics try to make do. Soldiers may be jeopardized when
patchwork repairs fail at the worst time in the worst place.
Obtaining repair parts can be difficult and costly.
Plus, buying OTS equipment increases the burden of lead-
ership by requiring increased attention to safety, loading
plans, and POL requirements among others.
what if there are
no other means
of meeting mission
requirements than
to purchase OTS?
before you
buy, consider
that Ots may…
•
increase the burden of
leadership by increasing
safety risks,
•
take money away from
repair and maintenance of
MTOE/TDA equipment,
•
introduce maintenance
difficulties, and create repair
parts supply chain problems.
what will ots
equipment cost
you
in
safety,
durability
and
repair parts
availability?
Gulf Trailer
Sales
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COMMUNICATIONS
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AN/PRC-148 MBITR Power Options
AN/PSN-11 PLGR Security Bracket
Commo Equipment Transportation
O-ring Pack
Mobile Subscriber Equipment Grounding
Equipment Pubs Listing
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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