PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-682

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 682

SEPTEMBER 2009
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Dear Editor,
I manage the Long Range Scout
Surveillance System (LRAS3)
AN/TAS-8A(V)1 & (V)2. We need
to get this word out to all 45
Golf’s and LRAS3 operators and
maintainers, warrant officers and
sensor LAR’s.
The
WORD
is:
When doing PMCS on the
handgrips, follow
exactly
the
instructions in the LRAS3
technical manuals and bulletins:
TM 11-5855-310-12&P-1
TM 11-5855-310-30&P
TM 11-5855-321-12&P-2
TM 11-5855-321-30&P
TB 11-5855-310-13
TB 11-5855-321-13
Do not be tempted to lubricate
any part of the grip. This will only
attract more dirt and dust. Even
though the grips pivot, the pivot
points do not need lube. The
bearings inside are sealed. If your
pivots are binding, the problem
is something other than a need
for lube.
And, we have another
WORD
about the grips:
Most of the LRAS3s handgrips
being returned for repair are missing
the correct NSN! The correct
NSNs are NSN 3040-01-486-
5036 for the left side and NSN
3040-01-486-5045 for the right.
Without being properly labeled, too
many of one side, or the wrong side,
might be ordered for replenishment.
If you have an NMC system and
are concerned about receiving a
critical part, contact Lisa Keefer
at DSN 992-2173 or (732) 532-
2173. You can email her:
lisa.keefer@conus.army.mil
Dave Walzer
Logistics Management DVE/LRAS3
US Army HQ CE-LCMC
Dear Editor,
I am an ILS manager of the long range scout surveillance system (LRAS3)
AN/TAS-8(V)1 & (V)2. I need to get the word out to units using LRAS3
systems that a tactical power supply, PP-2953D/U, NSN 6130-01-522-
3494, is available.
The power supply provides the correct operating voltage for the LRAS3
when it is operated in a long-term, fixed-base location.
The power supply reduces
the need to rely on
rechargeable batteries. And
units may already have this
power supply in support of
SINCGARS.
A cable assembly, NSN
needed to connect the
power supply to the LRAS3
system.
Robert E. Youngblood
LRAS3, ILS Manager
Ft Belvoir, VA
Editor’s note:
Thanks,
Sir
. The
LRAS3 is indispensable in SWA so
keep it maintained and have the right
parts on hand to keep it repaired.
Editor’s note:
LRAS3 users, this will save batteries and save you time in changing
them. Order this power supply if you have an LRAS3 in a long-term, Fxed-base
setup. Also,
PS
Frst ran this article in PS 659 (Oct 07) with an older power supply
pictured. Update that article in your
PS
collection with a reference to this one.
AN/TAS-8(V)1 & (V)2 LRAS3…
AN/TAS-8(V)1 & (V)2 LRAS3…
Power Supply Available
Gripes on
Grips!
This power supply can power the LRAS3!
since I’m on a
fixed base, ThE
PP-2953D/U keeps
me
wide-eyed!
yawnnn…
man, I can hardly
keeP my Eye Open!
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3:03:38 PM
Mr. R.E.Y.
Mr. D.W.
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