PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-712
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 712
MARCH 2012
T
he Army reinvigorated its efforts to control and prevent corrosion in its
equipment just over two years ago. High operational tempos, environmental
conditions, and inadequate shipment preparations have resulted in huge losses
due to corrosion.
Corrosion control and prevention reduces equipment loss, major repairs
and downtime, and increases the power and effectiveness of deployed forces.
Losses due to corrosion are largely due to lapses in preventive maintenance
that could have found and treated corrosion before major damage occurred.
The key factor that will truly control and prevent corrosion is the singular
Soldier or DA civilian who operates or maintains Army equipment.
This issue of PS Magazine is dedicated to renewing our efforts to improve
readiness and decrease the costs of corrosion. I ask you to join with me in
this task.
Wimpy D. Pybus
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army,
Acquisition Policy and Logistics
Corrosion Control and Prevention Executive
By order of the Secretary of the Army:
RAYMOND T. ODIERNO
General, United States Army Chief of Staff
Official:
JOYCE E. MORROW
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army
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CONFIDENT
CORROSION
CONTROL
Corrosion control
and prevention is a
responsibility shared
by
all
Soldiers and
DA civilians.
Container Corrosion Prevention
Long-Life Reusable Container PM Tips
Aircraft Packing, Shipping and Storage
Delay Package Opening Until Needed
2
3-5
6-9
10-11
M1-Series Tank Desiccant Use
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Battery Corrosion Check
M88-Series Recovery Vehicle Roadwheels
M915-Series Tractor Truck Battery Spacer Plate
Plastic Lumber Bridge
Antifreeze Test Kits for Tactical Vehicles
AVLB Personnel Heater Exhaust Pipe
M2/M3-Series Bradley Hatch Latch Lubing
M2A3/M3A3 Bradley Rust Removal
Motor Pool Toxins, a Human Risk
M119A2 Towed Howitzer Brake Hose Check
M119A2 Towed Howitzer Saddle Cleaning
D7G Tractor Lever Linkage Reminder
130G Grader Centershift Pin Lubing
M1022A1 Dolly Set Hydraulic Cylinders
D7G Tractor Sprocket Bearing Lubing
20
21
22
23
24-25
26
27
35
36
37-39
40
41
42
43
44-45
55
CONTAINERS AND
PACKAGING
2
COMBAT AND
TACTICAL VEHICLES
20
Aircraft Cleaning Cautions
Aircraft Corrosion Preventive Compound
Aircraft Chain Usage and Storage
AH-64A/D M230 Recoil Reminders
Corrosion Prevention at the Molecular Level
Protective Cover NSNs
Aircraft Painting and Marking
12-13
12-13
14
15
16-17
18
19
Weapons Shipping, Corrosion
Barrel Marking Reminders
Cleaning Tank Cautions
Arms Room Humidifier Usage
46
47
48-49
50-51
SMALL ARMS
46
INFRASTRUCTURE
52
52
53
54-55
Protecting Rebar in Concrete
Steel Structures Overcoating Process
High Tech Utility Protection
AVIATION
12
CUTTING CORROSION
28-34
Lunette Trailers Cable Care, Cautions
Electronics: Bright Isn’t Always Beautiful
Commo Equipment Maintenance Tips
Sentinel Radar Alcohol Usage
Cable Corrosion Prevention Compounds
56
57
58-59
59
60-61
56
ELECTRONICS
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ISSUE 712
MARCH 2012
TB 43-PS-712, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly,
is an official publication
of the Department of the Army, providing information for all Soldiers assigned
to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance
and supply duties. All information published has been reviewed and approved
by the agency responsible for the equipment, publication or policy discussed.
Application of the information is optional with the user. Masculine pronouns may
refer to both genders. The use of product or company names does not constitute
endorsement of those products, services or companies by the U.S. Army. The
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