PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-700
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 700
MARCH 2011
16
PS 700
MAR 11
17
PS 700
MAR 11
Dear Half-Mast,
Can I install an objective gunner protective kit (OGPK) on an FMTV with
the low signature armored cab (LSAC)?
If so, which kit should I use?
SFC J.N.
Dear Sergeant J.N.,
The answer to your frst question is no. OGPKs are approved For use only
on long-term armor strategy (LTAS) ±MTV models. The LTAS has dual cab liFt
cylinders, so there’s less strain on the cab when tilting.
OGPKs haven’t been tested or approved For use on LSACs. One oF the biggest
issues with installing the OGPK on the LSAC ±MTV is the extra weight and
resulting strain it puts on the cab. LSAC models have only a single cab liFt.
Now For your second question. You can’t use the OGPK, but you
can
use the
gunner protective kit (GPK), NSN 2510-01-532-5221. Get its gun shield using
NSN 2510-01-498-4996. The LSAC gunner’s restraint kit comes with NSN 2540-
01-569-6578.
Note that iF you use the GPK on an M1088 tractor, you have to
use a trailer (Bobtail) or install a weight kit. An M1078 ±MTV
with GPK needs the weight kit, too.
T
he FMTV’s hydraulic Gen III transmission, NSN 2520-
01-493-6059, is no longer available in the Army’s supply
system. The transmission is ARIL coded “C” and needs to
be turned in when it becomes an unserviceable asset.
Any of these transmissions that get cast aside in
the motor pool rather than turned in puts a stress
on the Army’s supply system. Without turn-ins,
transmissions aren’t on hand for repair. That
means transmissions are not ready for issue
and your vehicle stays NMC!
FMTV…
FMTV…
OGPK’s Not OK for LSAC
Gen III Transmission
“Turn In”
ya
think?
UGGH
H...
maybe we
should
have
asked half-mast
if we could
put this ogpk
on before we
actually did?
turn in
unserviceable
Transmissions!
So, package any
unserviceable
transmissions
and return them
for repair at the
National Maintenance
Level at Ft Bragg.
without
turn-ins,
there are no
transmissions
to repair!
it’s the
best
way to make
sure there’s a
replacement
transmission
when you need
one.
Contact
your
local
TACOM
LAR if
you need
help.
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6:00 PM
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