PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-719
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 719
OCTOBER 2012
38
PS 719
OCT 12
39
PS 719
OCT 12
A
big change has happened with the mannequin
target, NSN 6920-01-164-9625, armorers. Previously
that NSN brought one–
just one
–target. But now that
NSN brings 35 targets at a cost of about $450. The
unit of issue has changed from EA to BX (35).
So unless you want to end up with enough targets
for a lifetime and a hefty bill, remember this change in
quantity when you put in your next target order.
If you’ve already made the mistake of ordering
way more mannequins that you need, you can get the
extras shipped back. Contact Cathy Boultinghouse at
DSN 786-1363, (586) 282-1363, or email:
catherine.j.boultinghouse.civ@mail.mil
O
perators,
test
immediately
any
M170A1 bipods, NSN 1010-01-561-
9234, in your unit for slippage of
the cross-leveling mechanism. With
either the M224A1 fully assembled or
the bipod standing alone, tighten the
clamping block’s locking knob. Lift up
on the block clamp while checking for
movement along the bipod’s leg.
If the bipod won’t stay in the
clamped position, your mortar is
NMC. Send it to support. Support
should inspect and possibly repair
the clamping block. The problem
is
usually
a
stripped
machine
screw (Item 6 in Fig 17 of TM
9-1010-233-23&P). TACOM will
provide a repair kit that includes
the screw.
See TACOM maintenance action message
12-024 for more info:
message.cfm?id=MA12-024.html
Questions? Contact TACOM’s Michelle
Heinrich at DSN 786-1222, (586) 282-1222,
or email
michelle.n.heinrich.civ@mail.mil
M224A1 Mortar…
Check Bipod
for Slippage
Mannequin
Target
Alert!
Some M1
7
0A1
bipods for the
new M224A1
mortar
aren’t
staying locked
in position.
But…But…
I only
ordered
one
mannequin!
Maybe so, but
it says right
here that you’re
getting
35 of ‘em!
in here,
boys!
Hey!
Those last
misses weren’t
my fault! My
bipod’s starting
to slip! Some-
body help me!
A slipping
bipod
destroys
accuracy and
could be
dangerous!
Lock block clamp knob and test for slippage
Knob
Screw
Slippage
may be
caused by
stripped
machine
screw
in block
clamp
BULlSeYE!
I FEEL
LiKE MY OLd SELF
AGAiN NOW THAT MY
BiPOD’S WORKiNG
RiGHT!
Small Arms…
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