PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-740
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 740
JULY 2014
52
PS 740
JUL 14
A recent HQDA study found multiple Class IX components
that were unserviceable due to corrosion. About 10 percent
of engines, transmissions, gearboxes, rotor heads and hubs
had some degree of corrosion that made them unusable and
in need of depot-level maintenance. Besides the high costs
incurred, unit readiness suffered. The bottom line is materiel
that’s not ready for issue (RFI) equals reduced support to the
Soldier, often at critical times.
To
address
these
ongoing
and
correctable
corrosion
problems, the Army issued ALARACT 263/2013,
Care of
Supplies in Storage (COSIS) for Class IX Components.
The
instructions apply to all supply, storage and maintenance
activities. If you need a copy, download the ALARACT from
the Army’s online database in AKO. Folders are ±led by year,
going back to 1990. Number 263 is in the 2013 folder. Grab
your CAC and go to:
there’s
not An
engine that
Can Wear
rUst well.
Hey Rusty,
you don’t
look so
good!
That’s
because I’m
not
a natural
redhead!
This is
becoming a
big problem
for the Army.
Following
the info in
ALARACT
263/2013
will help.
An isolated incident?
it
should
be.
oh,
no!
Unfortunately, it
occurs
far too OfTen.
imagine that
you’re about
to replace
the engine
on a tactical
vehicle.
The replacement
engine is stored in a
long life reusable
container (LLRC).
After opening the
LLRC, you discOver
the replacement
engine is
severely
corroded
and sitting
in a pOol of water.
Supply Management…
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