PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-679
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 679
JUNE 2009
46
PS 679
JUN 09
47
PS 679
JUN 09
Dear Editor,
I am writing to you about the master light switch for the IMG MaxxPro
and IMG MaxxPro Plus vehicles shown in Fig 8-37.1 on Page 437 of TM 9-
2355-106-24P and Fig 8-39.1 on Page 395 of TM 9-2355-318-24P-1.
My head did a double-spin when I looked in the TMs to find the switch. The
switch’s PN 3673425C1, CAGE 338X5, crosses over to NSN 5930-01-
556-6299 and costs $1,436.82!!!
What’s interesting is we removed the switch in one of our unit’s IMG
MaxxPros and found a sticker on it with NSN 5930-01-491-9893. This
switch is identical to the original one, CAGE 19207, 59666, or 47P61,
and costs $179.48 in FED LOG. That’s a savings of more than $1,200!
I would recommend units not order the switch shown in the TMs. Instead,
order the switch that comes with NSN 5930-01-491-9893. It’s a lot
cheaper and does the job.
SSG Jesse A Olson
54th Engr Bn
Camp Striker, Iraq
C
aiman MRAP users need to take a close look at the vehicle’s primary, secondary
and wet tanks. These tanks are known to rupture, causing the air brake system to
fail.
Not good!
Get down on your hands and
knees and see if the tank has
RDS
Manufacturing
on the end of the
tank. If you Fnd a tank with these
markings, use red spray paint and
mark a red X on both ends of the
tank. This doesn’t mean your vehicle
is non-mission capable, but it does
mean you have to drive at reduced
speeds and allow additional space
between traveling vehicles until a
mechanic removes the bum tank.
Editor’s note:
Thanks for
the money-saving tip that will
help other units out there.
IMG MaxxPro/Plus Vehicles…
Cost Saving
Master Light Switch
MRAP…
Caiman Air Tank
Dilemma
good news!
I was able to
order your
master light
switch…
…and
I saved
$1200,
too!
Your unit’s MRAP
field service
representative
(FSR) will get your
vehicle a tank kit
that includes a
new tank, fittings,
clamps and
hardware.
Look for “RDS Manufacturing” on tank
hey!
what are
you doing
down there?
take it easy,
big fella!
I’m trying to get a better
look at your air tanks.
I need to see if
you’ve got rds
manufacturing
on them!
679.46-47.indd
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5/4/09
5:30:58 PM
SSG J.A.O.
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