PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-716

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 716

JULY 2012
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-716 - Page 3 of 33
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PS 716
JUL 12
W
hen you’re pulling the powerpack on an M1-series tank, you can’t just hook the
lifting sling to whatever’s handy.
Some crewmen and mechanics are making the mistake of using the exhaust duct
lifting eye. That eye just doesn’t have the strength to hold up under the weight of the
pack. It can snap in the middle of the lift, damaging the pack and injuring anyone who
might be in its way.
Normally, the lifting eye is closed off with an access cover to prevent accidental
use. There’s even a stencil with a big red arrow pointing to the eye that reads:
CAUTION
EXHAUST-DUCT LIFT ONLY
NOT POWERPACK
Trouble is, the access cover is sometimes missing and the stencil is often covered
with dirt. So it’s really easy to hook up to the lifting eye if you’re not paying attention.
M1-Series Tanks…
The “Eyes” Have It!
Don’t
The
lifting
eye
broke!
Look
out!
The
correct
location for
the sling
is about 12
inches farther
forward.
they
used the
wrong
lifting
eye for
that
power-
pack!
The hitch
point is just
under the
front of
the nonslip
metallic
tread plate,
NSN 2510-01-
22
7
-8902.
if the exhaust duct
lifting eye’s access
cover is
missing,
replace it.
They’re held in place with…
A
new
two-piece
cover comes with NSNs
5340-01-1
7
1-4
7
36.
screw,
flat washer,
nut,
Correct sling lift
point is here
...exhaust duct lifting eye may
accidentally be used for lift
If access cover
is missing.
..
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