PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-713
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 713
APRIL 2012
12
PS 713
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PS 713
APR 12
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f you’re thinking of shining your vehicle’s tires with a commercial product, think
again! That’s
not
authorized.
That’s because it doesn’t help the
tires and it doesn’t help camouFage
your vehicle.
We know you want to protect your
vehicle’s tires. After all, vehicles
that sit parked on hardstand in the
blazing sun for weeks and months
can wear out from ozone damage,
heat and age. That wear can show up
as cracks in the tire sidewall. When
the cracks expose inner cords or
belts, the tire is no longer good.
Dear Half-Mast,
Is it OK to transport full 5-gal fuel cans
of JP-8 in HMMWVs if the cans are not
stowed in the brackets?
SFC B.J.R
Dear Sergeant B.J.R.,
No.
It’s not OK. In fact, it’s downright unsafe.
Fuel cans
must not
be carried “loose” inside a
vehicle. They could tip over, spill JP-8 and create
a ±re hazard. It doesn’t matter whether they’re full
or half full. Loose fuel cans pose a risk.
For proper stowage of fuel cans and other
equipment, see Appendix F,
On-Vehicle Equipment
Loading Plans,
in your vehicle’s -10 TM. This is
a standard load plan, and every vehicle has one.
Your HMMWV’s load plan calls for stowing each
fuel can where it belongs: in the fuel can stowage
bracket. Use the footman loops and strap to secure
the can. If equipment’s not shown in the load plan
or in Appendix B,
Stowage and Sign Guide,
load
it according to local command policy.
Vehicles…
Tactical Vehicles…
Stow That
Fuel Can!
Tire
Shine
is
Out
of
Line!
how the
heck
did this
happen!?
well,
somebody
was
driving around with
loose
fuel cans, then
they tipped over and
next thing you know…
get the
most life
from your
tires by
washing
them with
soap and
water and
keeping
them
properly
inflated.
hey guy,
you look
like you
need a
shine!
you’re
out of
line!
that’s
not
approved
for me!
oh, no!
now
I can be seEn
for Miles!
For more information on
load plans and
fuel cans,
contact Bucky McCuiston at
TACOM LCMC: (586) 282-4
7
60 or email…
bucky.v.mccuiston.civ@mail.mil
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