PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-703
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 703
JUNE 2011
23
PS 703
JUN 11
22
PS 703
JUN 11
WP
0020 00-2 in the M2 machine gun’s TM 9-1005-213-
23&P says to replace the sear helical spring and lever stop
nut fat spring annually.
That requirement is being eliminated.
Instead, make sure you check the sear
helical spring, NSN 5360-00-209-8720,
For deFormity, collapsed coils, weakness,
elongation and correct installation
during BE±ORE PMCS.
See WP 0010 00-11.
Check the lever stop
nut fat spring, NSN 5360-
00-731-2029, For bends,
cracks, breaks, and correct
installation during BE±ORE
PMCS. The timing adjustment
nut should be diFficult to
turn with one finger iF the
spring is in good shape. See
WP 0010 00-16.
IF you have doubts about
either spring, replace it.
Better saFe than sorry.
Also, the requirement on WP 0020 00-2 to document
gaging on DA ±orm 2408-4 is being eliminated. Document
gaging on DA ±orm 5988-E or DA ±orm 2404 instead.
Make a note oF these changes until the TM is updated.
T
he Army has begun a repair program for both the AN/PED-3 (NSN 1240-01-538-
4212) and AN/PED-3A (NSN 1240-01-562-8083) target locators.
If you have an unserviceable target locator that is no longer covered by warranty,
ask your property book ofFcer to submit an ±TE (Feld turn-in excess) to SOS B14
requesting turn-in instructions.
After the instructions are received, ship the target locator using the same ±TE
document number if possible. If that number can’t be used, notify the item manager
listed below that a new document number is being used.
Once the target locator has been shipped, you can requisition a new AN/PED-3
or -3A. A new locator won’t be issued until the broken one has been received and a
receipt issued for it at the repair facility.
Questions? Contact Item Manager Paul Calhoun at DSN 786-7589, (586) 282-
7589, or email:
paul.michael.calhoun@us.army.mil
You can also contact Equipment Specialist Chad McDowell at DSN 786-5471,
(586) 282-5471, or email:
chad.m.mcdowell@us.army.mil
or Anthony Smith at
the same number or email:
anthony.gillis.smith@us.army.mil
M2 Machine Gun…
Springs No Longer Replaced
Automatically
Sear helical spring
Lever stop nut fat spring
armorers,
we’ve got a few
changes
you
need to make
in your m2 tm
about
springs.
so get out
your tm and
keep reading!
Small Arms…
Turn in AN/PED-3/-3A
for Repair
the army now has
a
repair
program
for you so we can
get you fixed up.
excellent!
we’re
tired
of sitting on
this shelf.
yeah!
good
news,
fellas!
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