PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-636
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 636
NOVEMBER 2005
TB 43-PS-636, 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.
M1-Series Tank Round EFC Clarification
MLRS Carrier Personnel Heater
MLRS Carrier ESPAR Heater Troubleshooting
M113A2/A3 FOV Intake, Exhaust Grille Covers
Personnel Heater Starting, Repair
M992A2 Ammo Carrier TM
M109A6 Paladin Heater Venting
M109A2-A5 Howitzer Cold Starting
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COMBAT VEHICLES
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ISSUE 636
NOVEMBER 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
0522904
You are invited to send PS your ideas for improving maintenance
procedures, questions on maintenance and supply problems and
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PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
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Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
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SMALL ARMS
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M16 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Pin Removal
M240 Machine Gun Blank Firing
Cold Weather Weapons Maintenance
Small Arms PM Cautions
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Cylinder Rod PM
Cold Weather Tips for Construction Equipment
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COMBAT ENGINEERING
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M41 Protection Assessment Test System
NBC Equipment Shelf Life
M40-, M42-Series Masks Size Info
Multi-Purpose Decon Systems
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NBC
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Variance on Scheduled Services
57-60
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
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AVIATION
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Cold Weather Aircraft Maintenance
ANVIS Objective Lens Clarification
AH-64D Door Securing
AH-64D AMATTS Straps
UH-60 ESSS Fuel Tank Maintenance
CH-47D Flight Control Closet
Sand Inspection for All Aircraft
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COMMUNICATIONS
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AB-1386/U Quick Erect Antenna Mast
CE-11 Reel Parts and Maintenance
Patriot Command Shelter ECU
SINCGARS Radio Keyboard Seal
Tent Snow Removal Tips
Extended Cold Weather Clothing System Patching
Special Ops Clothing Now Available to All
Underwear Performance in Temperature Extremes
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54-56
SOLDIER SUPPORT
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Cover Me, Baby!
T
emperature swings can be brutal on your body, so you’ve learned to layer: Put
some extra clothes on when it’s cold and take them off when it warms up.
Temperature swings can be brutal on electronic equipment, too. But electronic
equipment is like a newborn baby—it can’t dress itself! It needs your help to sur-
vive temperature swings.
The key for swing survival for electronic equipment is keeping it covered when
it’s cold and uncovered, but shaded, when it’s warm.
Covers and shade help your equipment maintain a constant temperature. A con-
stant temperature keeps moisture from forming on and from seeping into your
equipment. It also prevents overheating or the deep freeze.
So treat your equipment like a baby and use covers. Don’t make your equipment
cry for help because of temperature swings.
Oh! is it
a boy or
a girl?
neither! it’s
a
radio,
and
I’m making
sure tempera-
ture swings
don’t harm it!
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WHEELED VEHICLES
Vehicle Slave Starting Basics
Tactical Vehicle Starting Cautions
Engine Cooling Systems Maintenance
Air Filter Elements
Air Brake Lines Caution
Slave Receptacle Cover Tip
FMTV Cold Weather Starting
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