PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-698

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 698

JANUARY 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-698 - Page 21 of 33
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PS 698
JAN 11
Order the new Army battery assembly pack, NSN 6135-01-529-0122, instead of the Navy
battery, NSN 1680-01-493-8794.
If you already have valid requisitions for the Navy battery, cancel them. Then re-order the
Army battery because it’ll save you money.
The Army battery has a manufacturer date and an expiration date stamp. (Shelf life—two
years; operation life—6-8 month estimate.) When the battery light is on, replace the battery.
Treatment
Flush
irritated
skin
and
eyes
with
cold water. Never rub your eyes or skin
or use warm water to wash. If battery
contamination
occurs,
seek
immediate
medical attention.
If someone accidently ingests or inhales
battery chemicals, never give mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation. Help them get fresh
air, drink plenty of water, and if breathing
becomes difficult, administer oxygen, but
do not induce vomiting.
Keep your eyes peeled for follow-on
transponder modifications. In FY11, all
AN/APX-118 transponders will be modified
to the AH/APX-123 transponder radar. It
will use the same battery, but have added
maintenance actions, so stay tuned.
Make sure you check out the MSDS
sheets when the batteries arrive and contact
CECOM at DSN 992-2056, (732) 532-2056 for
more safety information.
Battery Safety
Here are some other safety tips
you should know about this battery.
You can be badly hurt by exposure to
internal battery chemicals. Leaking
batteries have a rotten egg smell
when the seal is broken.
If you notice chemicals coming out
of the battery, do not inhale, touch
or ingest the chemicals. Contact with
these chemicals causes skin, eye and
nose irritation and lung damage.
Here are some more things to be
aware of:
•±
Make sure you do not force the
battery plug backwards
•
Use two hands and do not pull the
connector on the inside
•±
Do not pinch the wire leads
•±
Do not short the battery lead
contacts. (The fuse in the battery will
open and the battery will not work)
All Aircraft…
Get the Army
Battery Instead
mechanics,
there’s
something
you should
know about
transponder
batteries.
if your
chinook,
ah-64,
black hawk or
kiowa warrior
have mwos
applied for
the an/apx-
118 common
transponder,
you should
order the
right
battery
for it.
Check battery date before installing.
Can be up to 18 months old.
Navy battery can be used, but when
time for replacement comes…
…use this new Army battery,
NSN 6135-01-529-0122, in radar
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AH-64A
CH-47D/F
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