PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-631
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 631
JUNE 2005
M88A2 Track Tension
Once is not enough when it comes to adjusting track tension on the M88A2 recovery vehicle.
In fact, the third time is the charm. Until WP 0104 00 in TM 9-2350-292-10 (Jan 02) can be updat-
ed, add the following after Step 8: “8a. Repeat Steps 1 through 7 two additional times, for a
total of three times, for each side of vehicle alternately.” TACOM MAM 05-014 is your author-
ity for the change.
M2A2/M3A2 Ramp Armor
The information for Items 86 and 87 in Fig 67 (sheet 3 of 12) of
TM 9-2350-284-24P-1 is reversed. Item 86, the personnel door
inner plate, should be NSN 5340-01-206-3887 (PN 12334344). Item
87, the ramp door inner plate, should be NSN 9515-01-206-3888
(PN 12334342). Make a note until the TM can be updated.
PS 631
JUN 05
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Accessing the AKO TDUG
After logging on to AKO click on files between email and forums. Then
expand the left hand column until it looks like the one below.
Want to submit a file or tool of your own for distribution at TDUG?
Check out instructions in the TDUG User Guide found under HELP FILE
TOOLS in Tool Central.
Bob Dalton
MSG, U.S. Army Retired
Tool Developer Users Group Host (Volunteer)
this figure
shows you
how
to find these
helps on AKO.
Let’s hope
that soldiers
keep sending in
their samples!
Thanks, Bob.
AKO TDUG offers
soldiers a growing
source of helpful,
time-saving tools.
No Blank Firing with M249 Short Barrel
Never fire blanks with your M249 machine gun if it’s equipped with a short barrel. The increased
bolt unlocking velocity can damage the receiver’s inner rail. Fire blanks with the normal M249
barrel and the M249 blank firing attachment, NSN 1005-21-912-8997. The Army is developing a
BFA for the short barrel. PS will let you know when it’s available.
M16A4 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine BUIS Locking Bars Replaced Free
Because of manufacturing problems, locking bars for the backup iron sight (BUIS) for the
M16A4 rifle and M4/M4A1 carbine are breaking.
You can now get an improved locking bar and recoil screw as a free replacement.
Soldiers deployed in Iraq can get the locking bar and screw at the Small Arms Support Center
at Camp Anaconda. Call 987-0567, ext 6203, to verify they have locking bars on hand.
Soldiers outside Iraq should contact TACOM for the locking bar at DSN 793-2909/(309) 782-
2909 or email:
TACOM-RI-TPF@ria.army.mil
Put "BUIS locking bar" in the subject line.
If you want express shipping, you will need to provide TACOM your DODAAC, non-APO
address, POC and phone number. Otherwise, the locking bar will be shipped by regular mail.
Turn in Broken AN/APM-305As
If you have an AN/APM-305A transponder set test set, NSN 6625-01-052-3881, that has stopped
working, turn it in NOW. Tobyhanna Army Depot will fix it for free as part of the RESET pro-
gram. Presently, they have no AN/APM-305As on hand, so if you have excess sets, turn them in,
too. Questions? Contact CECOM’s Charles Lamb at DSN 992-9899/(732) 532-9899 or email:
charles.lamb@mail1.monmouth.army.mil
631.60-61(C)
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2:26 PM
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