PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-691
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 691
JUNE 2010
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rmorers, it is not a good feeling to have your Fngers caught in the AH-64’s
sideloader while loading 30mm ammo.
To help you remember that your Fngers are important, place a warning label with
black lettering on the side loader as a reminder. It should say,
“WARNING: Keep
fngers clear oF side loader.”
During Feld exercises, and because of the rapid
pace of the forward area ammo refueling point
(±AARP), Soldiers don’t always pay attention to
the warnings or cautions in the IETM about the
sideloader.
The lip inside the loader is damaged when
the declutching block is inserted wrong. When
ammo trays are damaged, rounds won’t load
correctly and may fall out. Sometimes Soldiers
also try to manually load single rounds.
In either case, an armorer might try to push rounds into the loader with a Fnger
while uploading, and then CRUNCH! Their Fnger gets smashed or cut off between
the round and the loader.
Be safe rather than sorry. Keep your digits clear of the side loader gears and
sprockets. And never load damaged ammo or wear gloves while loading.
AH-64A/D…
Rounds
In,
Fingers
Out!
Keep fngers out oF side loader
Properly seat
declutch wedge
to avoid round
problems
it was painful
when my finger
got smashed,
but now I
know better!
good,
because I
felt your
pain, too.
missions
can
fail
because
of vehicle
maintenance
problems.
after all, doing
good preventive
maintenance will help
you feel safe enough
to
stake your life
on your
equipMent!
if you’re a mechanic going
to afghAnistan, or if you
lead mechanics who will
go to AfghanisTAN, use
pm steve’s info.
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