PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-724

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 724

MARCH 2013
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-724 - Page 32 of 33
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PS 724
MAR 13
FMTV -10 TM Binder
Get a binder for your FMTV’s
-10 TM with NSN 7510-00-
889-3494. This green binder
measures 2
1
/
2
x 8 x 10 inches.
HGU-56/P Helmet Update
The HGU-56/P aircrew integrated helmet system (AIHS) has a new quick-release chin
strap assembly, NSN 8415-01-558-1082. The assembly is made up of the chin strap, NSN
8415-01-558-3127, and the quick-release pad, NSN 8475-01-434-0707. These NSNs replace
the old chin strap assembly, NSN 8415-01-394-8023, which is a terminal item.
Battery Box Coating Compound
Any time the batteries are removed from your vehicle, eyeball the condition of the battery
box. Use a wire brush to scrape off rust and old paint. After cleaning up the debris, protect
the bare metal inside the box with bituminous coating compound. NSN 8030-00-290-5141
brings a gallon of the compound.
M978A4 HEMTT
Hardware Update
There are a couple of NSN changes for your
M978A4 HEMTT’s hardware shown in Fig 438
of TM 9-2320-326-14&P. The coupling clamp,
NSN 4730-00-142-1589, shown as Item 6, now
comes with NSN 4730-01-514-5018. And the
gasket, NSN 5330-01-161-6104, shown as Item
8, now comes with NSN 5330-00-391-8491.
Make a note until the TM is updated.
AR 11-1 Revision Makes Rounds
A major revision to AR 11-1,
Command Logistics Review Program,
went into effect
27 November 2012. It covers policies and responsibilities for managing the Command
Logistics Review Program (CLRP). There is an added requirement for mandatory annual
reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff G-4. Download the revised AR at:
The FREE Ensemble TM is on the Net
Now that the fire resistant environmental ensemble (FREE) is being fielded, you’ll need
to keep it in good shape. Download TM 10-8415-237-10 from the LOGSA ETM and Air
Warrior websites:
966H Scoop Loader Axle Oil
The axle oil, NSN 9150-00-491-7197, listed as Item
31 in WP 0233 00-4 of TM 5-3805-291-23-2, is for
arctic conditions only. Using it for anything other
than arctic conditions will result in axle failure.
M16/M4
Magazine Tol
Armorers need to make sure they have the tool for weeding out bad M16 rifle/M4 carbine
magazines. The tool, NSN 5120-01-574-0036, costs less than $25. For instructions on using
the tool, see Page 21 of PS 700 (Mar 11):
M1 Tank FBCB2 Correction
The FBCB2 central processing unit (CPU) article on Page 5 of PS 720 (Nov 12) was mistakenly
listed as applying to the M1A2 SEP tank. The information actually applies only to the
M1A1SA tank. The M1A2 SEP tank’s FBCB2 is completely embedded.
HEMTT A4 Forward
Lighting Kit Brightens
Wide Area
Need lighting for a wide area that
works on your unit’s HEMTT A4
trucks? Get the forward lighting
system with NSN 6220-01-584-9947.
That brings the kit and installation
instructions for a front light bar with
six lights. It costs about $6,800.
Online Archive of The HIP Times Now Available
Back issues of
The Heavy Tactical Vehicle Improvement Program (HIP) Times
are now
available online. Eyeball the TACOM-produced newsletter’s HEMTT, PLS, HET and M915
truck maintenance updates from 1994 to the present at:
Use a military email address to gain access.
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