PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-714
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 714
MAY 2012
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PS 714
MAY 12
Packaging Guide Goes Digital
The Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA) Packaging, Storage, and Containerization Center
published a helpful guide to military packaging, packing and preservation. The electronic
version of LOGSAP 746-1,
Packaging—the Basics,
is now available from LOGSA’s website at:
To request hard copies of the guide, call DSN 795-7105, (570) 615-7105, or email:
toby.pt@us.army.mil
Words, Acronyms and Abbreviations
Military words and acronyms are abundant in government speak. So how do you figure out
what they mean? Since acronyms have multiple meanings depending on context, go to:
or
There you’ll find meanings to defense terms, military words, government acronyms
and abbreviations.
D5B Dozer, 130G Grader
O-ring NSN
Get a new O-ring for the D5B’s winch case
cover and 130G’s transmission with NSN 5331-
00-166-8404. The old O-ring, NSN 5331-00-
245-6767, is a terminal item.
SEE Electrical Chart
To get an easy-to-read laminated wall chart
that details the SEE’s electrical system,
use NSN 7610-01-475-7996. The chart is a
simpler way to troubleshoot or track down
an electrical short on your excavator.
Vacuum Cleaner for
Electronics
Use vacuum cleaner, NSN 7910-01-423-9525,
to clean dust, lint and hair from the
outside
cases
of electronic equipment. Use it to
clean keyboards, too. It also picks up toner
spills from around laser printers and copiers.
NSN 7045-01-417-3206 brings a package of
five replacement vacuum bags.
HEMT A2/A4
tire/wh±l Asembly
A2 and A4 HEMTTs now share the same tire/
wheel assembly that comes with NSN 2530-
01-477-1660. This assembly can be used on all
axles with dish-in and dish-out applications
because of the new dual-port air valve,
NSN 2530-01-474-5539, that’s included with
the assembly.
Stryker Synthetic Gear Oil NSN
Crewmen, you can now get synthetic gear oil (SAE 75W-90) for
the transfer case, differential gear box, wheel drive and winch in
your Stryker vehicles in a larger quantity. A 55-gal drum comes
with NSN 9150-01-591-0826. Previously, you could only get the
gear oil in 1-qt bottles, NSN 9150-01-363-1192.
Defense Logistics Agency Customer Assistance Handbook
URL
Update
The DLA Customer Assistance Handbook provides useful information on how to do business
with DLA and answers many of DLA’s frequently asked questions. The handbook is available
online and DLA customers may also order a hard copy. The URL has changed. To register for
access to the online version of the handbook or to order a hard copy, visit:
For more information, email:
handbook@dla.mil
USACRC DL Courses Go Wide
The United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center (USACRC) has added distance
learning (DL) courses to the Army Training Support Center’s Army Learning Management
System website. Check out a wide range of courses, ranging from accident investigation to
risk management. Visit:
Choose Online Training and follow the prompts to register. Questions? Call DSN 558-
0208/0232, (334) 255-0208/0232, or email:
safe.dlcoordinator@conus.army.mil
M1068 SICPS Radio Frequency Cable
Get a new radio frequency cable for the single point LAN ground box assembly on your M1068
SICPS (standardization integrated command post system) with NSN 6145-00-823-2544 (PN
M17/60-RG142). NSN 6145-01-101-4726, which is listed as Item 10 in Fig 381, Item 29 in Fig 391,
and Item 12 in Fig 401 of TM 9-2350-261-24P (Aug 05), is a terminal item. You’ll also need to jot
down the replacement NSN and PN for Item 1 on Page BULK-1 of the TM.
M915A2/M916A1
Tachometer Sensors
Need the sensors that come with the electronic
tachometer kit, NSN 6680-01-540-3074, for your
M915A2 and M916A1 tractor trucks? Get the speed
sensor using NSN 6680-01-505-3054. It mounts on the
transmission. The RPM sensor that mounts on the front
engine cover comes with NSN 6695-01-510-1490. Make
a note until the TM is updated.
MHE 237
Forklift
Fuel Gage
Get a new fuel gage for your MHE
237 4K forklift with NSN 6680-01-
391-1900. That NSN replaces PN
6432376 which is shown as Item
3 in Fig 36 of TM 10-3930-638-24P
(Jul 08).
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