PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-630

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 630

MAY 2005
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-630 - Page 2 of 33
TB 43-PS-630, 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.
M113-Series FOV Track NSNs
M113A2/A3 FOV Mine Armor Kit
M1A2 SEP Tank AEGR Circuit Cards
Bradley and MLRS Articles Now Available
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Roadwheel Nuts
M109-Series SP Howitzers, M992A2 Ammo
Carriers Roadwheel Mixing
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COMBAT VEHICLES
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ISSUE 630
MAY 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
0504601
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WHEELED VEHICLES
Tow Pintle Maintenance
M917 Dump Truck Pressure Valve
M915A2, M916A1/A2, M917A1 Blackout Light
PLS Cab Insulation
HMMWV Brake Lights Check
M929/A1/A2 Dump Bed Reminders
M939A2-Series Truck Fuel Filters
HMMWV Seatbelt Assembly
M939/A1 5-Ton Truck Emergency Stop Lever
M916A1/A2, M917A1 Rear Axle Brake Camshaft
M101A3 Trailer Bow
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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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621B Scraper Maintenance
24-25, 26
Patriot Missile System Launching PM
Avenger Missile System M3P Cleaning Kit
Avenger Missile System Battery Mat
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21
MISSILES
18
Small Arms Cleaning and Lubing
Machine Gun Catch Bag NSNs
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23
SMALL ARMS
22
54-55
56-57
NBC
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AVIATION
35
AH-64A/D Cockpit Windows
OH-58D Laser Range Finder
ALSE Hook-and-Pile Fastener Tape
P-D-680 Replaced By MIL-PRF-680
PEO Aviation Corrosion Team Update
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COMMUNICATIONS
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MK-1697/G Parts NSNs
AN/VIC-1(V) Mounting Hardware NSNs
Lithium Battery Replacements
AN/GRC-103 Radio Set Tips
BDU Laundering Reminders
Clothing Caution
Storage Cabinets for PLL Parts
Mechanic’s Coveralls NSNs
Mobile Kitchen Trailer Leveling
Trash Bag Selection
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SOLDIER SUPPORT
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Need Help? Call COMET
I
f your unit needs help getting on top of problems like property accountability or
ordering the correct publications or mastering ULLS, you need COMET.
COMET stands for com-
mand maintenance evaluation
and training team. The teams,
which are usually made up of
retired warrant officers and
NCOs, evaluate a unit's equip-
ment, readiness and supply
posture. COMET helps solve
any problems they find with
assistance and training. Their
work is confidential and helps
a unit stay out of hot water.
The Army has COMETs at Forts McPherson, Bragg, Stewart, Drum, Campbell,
Hood, and Lewis. You can contact them through your division or brigade's G-4 or S-
4 or through the COMET program manager listed below.
The COMET program supports other posts and the Guard and Reserve. To arrange
a COMET visit, contact COMET Program Manager Chuck Hicks at DSN 367-
6649/(404) 464-6649 or email:
charles.hicks2@forscom.army.mil
COMET trains and assists in these and other areas:
• maintenance management
• shop operations
• TAMMS/PLL
• ULLS and SAMS
• tool room operations and accountability
• AOAP/TMDE
• arms room management and weapons PMCS
• supply operations
• property accountability
• SOPs
• publications
I just can’t
seem to get
this arms
room under
control!
{argh!}
I feel
over-
whelmed!
let us help.
we’re the
comet
experts.
we can
help you
get things
running
smoothly
in no time.
Fox NBC Vehicle Door Safety
M40-, M42-Series Mask Maintenance Tips
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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Leak Risk Assessment
58-60
See COMET suggestion on Page 22
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