PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-716
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 716
JULY 2012
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PS 716
JUL 12
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omination packets for Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Chief of Staff Army Award for
Maintenance Excellence (AAME) are due 1 Nov 12 for ±eld-level entries and 15 Feb
13 for depot-level entries.
The annual AAME competition recognizes units and depots that excel in
maintenance and help improve and sustain combat readiness. For a complete list of
categories and submission guidelines, visit:
Additional info on the AAME competition and its history can be found at:
Questions? Contact Nelson Williams at
DSN 224-0753, (703) 614-0753, or email:
nelson.k.williams.civ@mail.mil
Maintenance
Excellence
…
y’know…
I’m always
braggin’
‘bout how our
unit pulls
the best
maintenance in
the army…
fy12 aame
winners will be
honored at an
awards ceremony in
calendar year 2013.
the top
winners will
also go on to
compete at the
dod level.
…but like
sarge says, ‘it’s
not bragging
when it’s
true.’
just imagine
entering the AAME
competition this
year! we could
totally
win it!
well, stop
daydreaming
and let’s
enter the AAME
competition
already!
LRT-110 Crane Wire Rope
Get a replacement wire rope (cable) for your LRT-110 7
1
/
2
-ton crane’s winch with NSN 4010-
00-171-6315 (PN 8694151, CAGE 19207). PN 1269-180, which is listed as Item 3 in Fig 13-1 of
TM 5-3810-305-24P (Jul 91), does not cross to an NSN. When you receive the new wire rope, cut it
to a length of 180 feet to fit the winch.
Toolbox Brims with Handy Info
The Range & Weapons Safety Toolbox at the US Army
Combat Readiness/Safety Center is a one-stop shop for
many resources on range operations and safe weapons
handling. The toolbox also links to recently updated
range and safety publications, so the most current info
is at your fingertips. Visit:
For help, call DSN 558-1390, (334) 255-1390, or email:
usarmy.rucker.hqda-secarmy.mbx.safe-helpdesk@mail.mil
M25
Binoculars Go
to
Depot
,
Not
DLA
Disposition Services
When
the
M25
stabilized
binoculars,
NSN
1240-01-
410-7418, break, some units
are sending them to DLA
Disposition Services (formerly
DRMO). That’s
wrong.
The M24
has an SMR code of PAODD,
which means it’s repaired or
disposed of at depot. Turn in
broken M25s so they can be
shipped to depot for repair.
M1-Series Tank Fuel Pump Sealing Compound
Mechanics, get a 50ml tube of sealing compound (commonly referred to as “grape jelly”) for
installing the in-tank electrical fuel pump gaskets by ordering NSN 5330-01-325-6993. NSN 8030-
01-262-3560, which is listed as Item 119 in Appendix C of TM 9-2350-264-20-1-5 (Mar 03, w/Ch 5,
Jun 09) and Item 139 in WP 1434 of TM 9-2350-388-23-1-7 (Feb 09), has been removed from the
supply system.
GRAT Adds New Features
The Ground Risk Assessment Tool (GRAT) at the US Army
Combat Readiness/Safety Center (USACR/Safety Center) helps
you identify hazards and controls for missions or activities.
GRAT’s recent upgrades include electronic signatures and
a draft-saving feature so you can back up your work while
completing the worksheet. To access GRAT, visit:
For help, call DSN 558-1390, (334) 255-1390, or email:
usarmy.rucker.hqda-secarmy.mbx.safe-helpdesk@mail.mil
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