PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-666
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 666
MAY 2008
I
t’s natural for soldiers to want their equipment to work the best it possibly can. After
all, your life depends on how well your weapon, or helicopter, or radio performs.
Some soldiers try to help their equipment do an even better job by modifying it.
They’ve been successful improving their car or computer by adding the latest gadgets
or programs, so they think they can do the same with their Army equipment.
That thinking is flawed!
Unauthorized modiFcation of your equipment is a big no-
no in the Army, especially when it comes to your weapons. ModiFcations could cause
your weapon to fail in battle. That failure could not only cost you your life, but also
those of your fellow soldiers. Unauthorized modiFcations can also cost you bucks if
the mods damage the equipment.
Para 3-1e in AR 750-10,
Army Modifcation Program
, spells it out plainly:
“Commanders will not allow their equipment to be modiFed unless there is an ofFcial
modiFcation work order”.
If you want your equipment to perform at its best, the best you can do for it is to
religiously perform the PMCS laid out in its operator TM.
Just remember: ModiFcations no, PM yes!
M1-Series Tank Hydraulic Quick-Disconnect
M1-Series Tank Roadwheel Hub Caps
M2/M3-Series Bradley Fuel Tank Components
M2/M3-Series Bradley Ramp Safety
Stryker Ramp Door Hold-Open Lock
M88A2 Recovery Vehicle Winch
AVLB Launch Mechanism Hydraulics
M1068 CP Carrier Circuit Breaker
M119A2 Howitzer Wrench
2-3
3
4-5
5
6
7
8-9
9
9
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
ISSUE 666
MAY 2008
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
GEORGE W. CASEY, JR.
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
0805201
10
WHEELED VEHICLES
Tire Purchasing Through DLA
HEMTT Boom Winch Clamping, Load Testing
M939-Series 5-Ton Truck CTIS, Tire Pressure
10-13
14-15
16-17
Corrosion Prevention Pub Revised
Safety Message Announcements
PS Magazine Clarification
Safety Reminders
56
57
58-59
59
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
56
AVIATION
35
UH-60 Series SLAB Battery Holddowns
UH-60 Series Bleed Air Tube
UH-60 Series Hydraulic Deck Pylon Door
AH-64D Pitch Change Link Checks
AH-64A/D IHADSS Painting
35
36
37
38
39
COMMUNICATIONS
40
40-41
42
43
44
45
45
RT-1523A SINCGARS Testing
SINCGARS Covers, Straps, Guide Rails
Aiming Light Bag
AN/TAS-8A(V)1, -(V)2 LRAS3 Tech Manuals
PP-8440/ASM Power Distribution Box
Electronic Reparables Tag Removal
SOLDIER SUPPORT
51
51
Interceptor Body Armor Ballistic Plates
Patriot Missile System Radar PM
MLRS Cable Adapters
18-20
21
SMALL ARMS
22
M2 Machine Gun Maintenance
M2 Machine Gun Timing Procedure
M2/M3-Series Bradley M242 Breech Check
22-23
24-25
26
MISSILES
18
Modifications No!
PM Yes!
I’ve really
souped up
my m16 with
these things
I found on
the internet.
my rifle
should
really
perform
now.
are you
crazy?
you’re not supposed
to put that stuff on
your rifle unless the
co approves.
you can’t
count on
your rifle
now.
who knows
what that
stuff will
do to it?
CBRN
46
46-47
M40 Mask Checks
TOOLS
48
48-49
48-49
50
Mechanic’s Creepers NSNs
TMDE Calibration Records
Tool Handle Care
COMBAT ENGINEERING
52
52-53
54
55
M133 Minefield Marking Set Components
130G Grader Hydraulic Pump Driveshaft
HYEX Hydraulic System PM
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:
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PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
USAMC LOGSA (AMXLS-AM)
5307 Sparkman Circle
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000
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or
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PS, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly
(ISSN 0475-2953) is published monthly by the Department of the Army, Redstone Arsenal,
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TB 43-PS-666, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly, is an official
publication 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 equipment, publication or policy
discussed. Masculine pronouns may refer to both genders.
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