PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-630
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 630
MAY 2005
PS 630
MAY 05
60
the 5988-E
also needs to
be turned in to
the ULLS clerk
so the status
can be entered
in the system.
1.
How bad is the Class III leak? Contain leaks with drip
pans or field expedient methods.
2.
What is the actual fluid level?
3.
Notify the on-site senior member of your unit and
explain the nature of the leak. If not in combat operations,
place the vehicle in NMC status and cease operations.
4.
If the leak is due to loose fittings, carefully tighten the
fittings. If leaks are due to small pin-sized holes, tem-
porarily patch them if you can do so without creating a
fire/burn hazard. Larger holes and blown seals may make
operation impossible.
5.
If the drip is slow and fluid levels still measure high,
return to the motor pool at slow speeds with frequent
stops to check the leak and fluid levels. If you can see an
obvious drop in fluid levels, cease operations, shut your
vehicle down, and wait for a tow.
Record the fault on the vehicle’s DA Form 5988-E
PMCS sheet.
Here are some
suggestions on
how you should
react to Class
III leaks
found during
operations.
That’s
right,
Top…
…we hadda
stop three or
four times, but
we’ve made it.
Top’s HMMWV here
has a class III
radiator hose leak.
Took us a couple of
hours to get back,
but I kept refilling
the radiator.
And I’ve got a drip
pan under it now.
it’s best to
report class
III leaks
directly
to the
motor sergeant
so he knows
about it as soon
as possible.
Many Small Arms Parts
No Longer Controlled Inventory
In the early 90s, the Army was having trouble with small arms repair parts accountability. To fix
that, the Army made the repair parts items controlled inventory, which meant the parts had to
be kept in locked containers behind double barrier protection with controlled access.
That made it difficult for armorers to get the parts they needed to make repairs to their
weapons. The Army recognized this and over the past few years has reclassified many small
arms repair parts with a Controlled Inventory Item Code of U (unclassified), which means these
parts can be stocked and stored without the accountability and and storage restrictions.
The Army also said Para 2-24b of AR 710-2, which states
“Bench stocks are authorized for all
maintenance activities,”
applies to all unit motor pools and arms rooms as well as direct sup-
port shops. In other words, armorers can stock any unclassified small arms repair parts that qual-
ify as bench stock in the arms room.
Armorers don’t need to search for what repair parts can be ordered as bench stock for each
weapon. CW2 Robert Philyaw of B Co, 2nd FSB, 2ID in South Korea has compiled a list of repair
parts armorers can order broken down by weapon. You can access the list at
All of these parts can stocked on unit PLL.
these may
be
long,
but they’re
still
briefs!
Bradley Transmission Failure
Bradley fighting vehicles in Iraq are racking up a normal year’s mileage in a single month in
addition to carrying heavy loads such as reactive armor. The transmission is taking the brunt of
this punishment and needs special care:
• Take AOAP samples every 60 days and follow the lab’s guidance. The lab in theater is at Camp
Anaconda, Balad. Call them at DSN (312) 992-3986 (Prompt 1-7828) or email:
AOAPIraq@mmcs.army.mil
• If the mission doesn’t allow for oil analysis, then IAW FM 90-3,
Desert Operations,
change the
transmission fluid and filter every 750 miles, rather than the normal 1,500 miles.
• Not sure what’s wrong with a transmission? Your TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative
(LAR), UDLP or GD Field Service representatives can help with troubleshooting.
• Protect unserviceable transmissions from further sand or rain damage by covering all open-
ings. Use the reusable shipping container if available, too.
• Turn in unserviceable transmissions for repair. Again, your TACOM LAR can help.
630.60-61(C)
4/4/05
5:31 PM
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