PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-701

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 701

APRIL 2011
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-701 - Page 15 of 33
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PS 701
APR 11
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PS 701
APR 11
W
hen the Avenger missile system’s coolant reservoir is fully charged, it contains argon
gas pressurized to 6,000 psi (+/- 200). That is a tremendous amount of pressure.
If you handle the coolant reservoir carelessly, such as tossing or dropping it, the
reservoir could rupture and turn itself into a rocket. Anyone unlucky enough to be in its
way will be a goner.
So be
very
careful handling
the
coolant
reservoir.
And
any time you’re moving or
storing
the
reservoir,
make
sure its protective collar is
installed. The collar protects
the reservoir’s male disconnect
coupling. If you are missing the
collar, order a new one with
The Whole
PM Deal
Coolant Reservoir
Needs Care and Collar
Avenger Missile System…
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine…
Coolant Reservoir
Needs Care and Collar
The Whole
PM Deal
watch it
with
that coolant
reservoir, bub!
that thing
can turn into a
missile
if you
drop it!
we’re glad to see you
over here in afghanistan,
msg half-mast. we can
really use your help.
that’s for sure! some
troops haven’t really
used their m16s or m4s
since basic training.
they’ve forgotten
some necessary pm. it’d
be
great
if ps could
remind them… give them
the whole pm deal on
rifles and carbines.
that’s
what we
specialize
in at ps;
the whole
pm deal!
When moving or storing
coolant reservoir, install
protective collar!
Collar
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