PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-716
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 716
JULY 2012
A
viation mechanic graduates at the US Army Aviation Logistics School have spent
a lot of hours learning about Chinooks, AH-64s, Kiowa Warriors, Black Hawks and
ground support equipment.
They have turned wrenches, used TMs and IETMs, studied structures and
pneudraulics, installed rivets, repaired airframes, studied electrical systems, Fight
controls, weapons, navigation and avionic systems, power plants, and propulsion and
a host of other aircraft functions.
You’d think they’d be experts when they hit the Fight line. But they aren’t. And
treating them as though they are experts can lead to equipment damage, accidents
and personal injury.
When mechanics arrive at their units, training needs to continue. They should
shadow senior mechanics who can show them the maintenance by the book, not
on-the-Fy or by the seat of their pants. New mechanics should also be introduced to
standard operating procedures (SOP) in their units.
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
1212412
The Making of
Maintenance Experts
if you are a new
mechanic,
always
ask questions about
maintenance tasks if
you have the slightest
doubt or if something
doesn’t seem right.
it’s better to
ask
questions
than to
have to explain why
an accident happened
or equipment was
damaged.
By following
TM instructions,
gaining on-the-
job maintenance
experience,
listening,
learning and
reading
PS
Magazine,
you’ll
eventually
become a
maintenance
expert,
too!
This is my boy,
the
aviation
expert!
sorry, ma’am.
He
may
be a
graduate, but
he’s
no expert.
in fact,
his aviation
mechanic
training
is
just
beginning!
M1-Series Tank Engine Lifting Eyes
Stryker Water Protection and Draining
M777A2 Towed Howitzer Hydraulic Fluids
M88A1 Ground Hop Kit
M2/M3-Series Bradley ISU Azimuth Knob
DA Form 2408-4 Gun Card Requirement
MLRS Carrier LRU Tarp
2-3
4
5
6-7
7
8-9
9
COMBAT VEHICLES
2
10
WHEELED VEHICLES
Preparing Tactical Vehicles for Extreme Heat
HMMWV Battery Power Drain
Safety Reminders for Drivers
Proper Entering, Exiting of Trucks
10-12
13
14-15
14-15
16
MRAP/ROUTE CLEARANCE
AH-64D IHADSS Damage Prevention
Securing Aircraft Doors for Flight
UH-60A/L/M Center Console Caution
Maintaining Maintenance Records
CEPS Kit for IHADSS Helmet
Airfield Marking and Compass Rose Painting
Chem Light Inspection, Disposal
22
23
24
25
26
26
26
M160 Light Flail Vehicle Operations
M160 Light Flail Track Adjustment
16-17
18-19
CBRN
41
41-42
M41 PATS Calibration Schedule
19
20
21
DEUCE Swing Shaft Arm Lubing
DEUCE Roadwheel Rubber Check
REBS Under-Ride Bar Kit and Video
M16 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Magazine Reliability
M16 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Bolt Carrier Checkup
M16 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Unauthorized Mods
M16 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Sight Storage
M16 Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine Zero Target NSN
M500 Shotgun Cartridge Extraction Correction
AN/PAS-13 Night Vision Weapon Sight
35
36-37
38
39
40
40
42
SMALL ARMS
35
AVIATION
22
The P.M. Stein Monster
27-34
Connie’s Post Scripts
61
COMMO/ELECTRONICS
52
COMBAT ENGINEERING
19
PS Magazine Answers Your Questions
Central Power Solution Equipment NSNs
Unit Training Assistance Program
Maintenance Excellence Awards Submission
55
56-57
58-59
60
Commo Battery Maintenance, Storage, NSNs
52-54
LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
55
SOLDIER SUPPORT
43
43-44
45-47
48-49
50-51
51
Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System PM
DRASH ECU Operation
LADS, MTRCS and MIRCS Exercising
Benchstock Website Catalog
LCSS Camo Replacement Parts
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ISSUE 716
JULY 2012
TB 43-PS-716, The Preventive Maintenance Monthly,
is an official publication
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to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance
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