PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-725
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 725
APRIL 2013
26
PS 725
APR 13
27
PS 725
APR 13
4.
5.
Install the nuts and
tighten. As you
tighten the nuts,
watch the old flange.
When it contacts the
special socket, stop
tightening.
Insert your socket
wrench extension
through the opening
in the red flange and
then continue with the
TM procedure. As you
loosen the nut, the
flange will pull off with
it. Presto!
By following these simple steps, the red flange traps the socket in place
so it will not pop off and cause damage to the aircraft or your knuckles.
When we install a new flange, we just follow the procedure in reverse
order and we’re good to go.
SGT Andrew Smith
Ft. Campbell, KY
Editor’s note:
Thanks for the great
idea. I’m sure mechanics
will appreciate this tool
that helps them avoid
knuckle and aircraft
damage.
Old (red)
flange
my knuckles
have never
looked so
good!
Last week on
Project PM,
our
contestants tackled the problem
of the malfunctioning M249.
But as you know, when it
comes to the Army, one day
you’re getting a coin from
the commander… and the
next you’re PCS-ing to
Ft Knockwurst!
Sergeant
Neatnick
won
that challenge. Only four
contestants remain.
Mr. Mindful, Sergeant Neatnick,
Ms. Shortcut and Specialist Flyright…
congratulations on making it
this far!
But only
one
of you can win
today.
Flange
Seal
Plate
Socket
725 26-27.indd
1-2
2/26/13
12:45 PM
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