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1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MONTHLY ISSUE 718 SEPTEMBER 2012 COMBAT VEHICLES EN ous M1 Series Tank Electronic Component Shorts M1 Series Tank Air Intake Cleaner Stryker Ramp Door Tension M119A2 Towed Howitzer Brake Lubing M992A2 Ammo Carrier Towing Caution M2 M3 Series Bradley Hatch Latch Lever M113 Series FOV Ramp Rope WHEELED VEHICLES Up Armored HMMWV AFES Safety Wire M1070 Battery Switch HMMWV Seatbelt Assembly M915 Shock Absorbers M917A1 A2 Dump Truck Tailgate Air Tank TB 43 PS 718 The Preventive Maintenance Monthly is an official publication of the Department of the Army providing information for all Soldiers assigned to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance and supply duties All information published has been reviewed and approved by the agency responsible for the equipment publication or policy discussed Application of the information is optional with the user Masculine pronouns may refer to both genders The use of product or company names does not constitute endorsement of those products services or companies by the U S Army The use of non DoD hyperlinks along with their content does not constitute endorsement by DoD or DA Neither DoD nor DA exercises any editorial control over and cannot vouch for content on non DoD websites 2 TOOLS 36 Steam Cleaner Pressure Washer Electrical Tips 36 SMALL ARMS 37 6 7 UTM Ammo for Training Use 37 8 9 M66 Ring2. OH MAN WHAT AM I GONNA DO MY TANK S GOT ALL KINDS OF SHORTS NOT ALL KINDS I HAVEN T FOUND ANY TIGHTY WHITEYS YET stop wringing your hands when it comes to problems with random shorts in electronic components that sit under the breech Instead try wringing out the recoil fluid residue collector sponge The sponge which is in a tray right under the gun mount soaks up excess FRH that leaks out during firing Nothing wrong with that In fact that leaking FRH is completely normal However you re supposed to wring out the sponge every day after firing Otherwise the sponge reaches its limit and the excess FRH will leak down onto the electronics gear causing shorts One precaution to take though WRINGING OUT THE Make sure you wear long sleeves SPONGE A gloves goggles and a faceshield when pies you wring out the sponge FRH contains DOESN T GET a chemical tricresyl phosphate that can DONE OFTEN NE ENOLIGH cause paralysis if it s taken internally so dispose of it properly FRH can also be absorbed through the skin so wash thoroughly with soap and water if you get any on you WRINGING OUT i IT S LISTED AS THE SPONGE 7 ITEM 65 IN TM IS COVERED IN 9 2350 264 10 3 THE AFTER EY SEP 0 AND OPERATIONS m ITEM 58 IN TM PMCS TABLES P un pr FOR YOUR MA1 AND MA2 SEP HOWEVER THE TM DOESN T DISCUSS TH
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4. 0997 702 614 0997 OR EMAIL tommu r preston civemail mil Publications CALL Handbook Spotlights PBOs CONNIE THE AS A NEW CALL HAS EVEN ARMY S PUTTING PBO HOW CAN PUBLISHED EXPERIENCED SPECIAL EMPHASIS I GET A BETTER A HANDBOOK PBOS MAY ON PROPERTY HANDLE ON THIS THAT S TAILOR FIND IT S ACCOUNTABILITY SUBJECT MADE FOR YOU A TERRIFIC HELP MY UNIT SERGEANT RESOURCE po book officers PBOs juggle many responsibilities Their duties include guiding units in supply discipline and property accountability The Center for Army Lessons Learned CALL s Property Book Officer Operations Handbook is a helpful guide and handy reference for issues ranging from Army Force Generation to Z LINs The handbook help PBOs increase their effectiveness so in turn they can Improve Soldier combat capability and readiness Oversee operational funding resources Reduce fraud waste and abuse of Army assets and resources Develop Soldiers and leaders supply management skill sets Serve as major contributors on a commander s staff TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE HANDBOOK VISIT THE CALL WEBSITE PS 718 ARMY AWARDS FOR MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE ACTIVE ARMY Depot Category Winner Red River Army Depot Texarkana TX Runner up Tobyhanna Army Depot Tobyhanna PA ACTIVE ARMY MTOE Small Category Winner HHSC 24th MI Bn Wiesbaden Germany INSCOM Runner up B Btr
5. Authorized Installations Volume II SINCGARS FHMUX AND EPLRS The SB has information about SINCGARS vehicular configurations installation kits IK components of the kits and the technical bulletins detailing installation of the IKs You ll find the SB on the USAMC Logistics Support Activity LOGSA Electronic Technical Manuals ETM Online website yu 45 https www logsa army mil etms online cfm NOOO 96 7 VS 72 E cue ee 3 and dan b YOUR AN GRM 122 RADIO TEST SET HAS THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS THAT CONTAIN CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLIES CCA TS 4317 GRM BEFORE You e J 4843A GRM HANDLE ANY OF THE e PL 1536 GRM CCAS CONSIDER THIS CCAs are sensitive to electrostatic discharge B ESD ESD can degrade or destroy transistors destrays or dax gt degrades CCAs resistors and the integrated circuits of CCAs The s discharge can happen while packaging shipping handling or installing CCAs Where does ESD come from It comes from electrically charged objects all around you clothing rugs chairs papers manuals ordinary packaging materials or the work surface itself But more than anywhere else ESD comes from you Your body has thousands of volts of static electricity When you handle a CCA without proper grounding that static electricity is discharged You may not feel the discharge or see the damage but it s there PS 718 50 SEP 12 Protect Your A
6. EACH DAY WE DEAL WITH AN BUT SOMETIMES UNENDING FLOW WE CAN SEE THAT i AND A OF PAPERWORK THE FLOW HAS A DEFINITE GOAL PURPOSE IN SIGHT The Global Combat Support System Army GCSS Army is a single fully integrated logistics management system that will reengineer the outdated Army Standard Management Information Systems STAMIS The fielding process will occur in two waves Wave 1 SARSS and Tactical Finance and Wave 2 PBUSE and SAMS E A draft fielding schedule is available at https gcss army mil The Logistics Support Activity LOGSA Enterprise Data Management Office EDMO developed a four tiered data cleansing approach for tackling the conversion to GCSS Army Data Evaluation Process GCSS Army Tiered Approach Tier Il Tier Ill Use LOGSA reconciliation PM Use current tools such as Use GCSS Army Army policy PBUSE RECON EDMO s provides directives and ARSNT Query data error cross process regulations Options Ground reports validation and Equipment load staging Tracker etc UNITS CAN EASE THEIR CONVERSION WITH THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST CLEANSING DATA 6 A COMMAND OWNED PROCESS IT S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START LOGSA EDMO will contact all Army Commands Army Service Component Commands and Direct Report Units no later than 300 days from their respective scheduled unit site fieldings for Wave 1 and Wave 2 On initial unit contact LOGSA EDMO will request STAMIS backup
7. Mount Usage 38 M16 Series Rifle M4 M4A1 Carbine Rail Systems 39 10 M242 Bolt Etching Caution 39 10 11 MISSILES 40 10 11 HIMARS Drain Cock Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 40 41 12 Firefinder Radar Maintenance Tips 42 43 13 Avenger Missile System PM 44 45 Commercial Driver s License Training Program Ended 14 CCE MHE ROUTE CLEARANCE D7G Tractor Sprocket Bearings Hose Assembly MK Ill VMMD Husky Maintenance Tips SEE Lubing 130G Grader Air Tank Draining M9 ACE PM Pointers AVIATION UH 60 AH 64 CH 47 Series AGPU Power Caution Helicopter AGSE Kits Condition Code Tags PWC Paint Not Authorized 7 CBRN M1135 NBCRV Stryker Safety 24 25 fr SOLDIER SUPPORT 46 15 Laser Printer Cleaning Maintenance Tips 16 18 19 7 2 COMMO ELECTRONICS 19 20 21 SINCGARS Radio Power Cable Lengths 22 AN GRM 122 Radio Test Set Circuit Cards LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT GCSS Army Cleans Unit Data LBE Converting to UME CALL Handbook Spotlights PBOs 35 2012 Combined Logistics Excellence Awards 22 23 23 26 Connie s Post Scripts Like It s 1999 You are invited to send PS your EER By order of the Secretary of the Army procedures questions on maintenance and supply problems and questions or comments on material published in PS Just write to MSG Half Mast USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 Or email to logsa psmag conus army mil
8. UP NO IT S NOT THE LATEST FASHION MAGAZINE Lb AT id WHEN COPIES OF PS ARRIVE AT UNITS AND GO NO FARTHER THAN THE PRODUCTION AND CONTROL SHOP OR MEETING ROOMS OR GET PILEP UP IN AN OFFICE IT DEPRIVES MECHANICS OF KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN PREVENT ACCIDENTS EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Wherever you see magazines lying around grab a handful and pass them along to your buddies Make handing out PS a part of your routine maintenance preparation each month Leave copies in the restroom Now that s what I call taking care of business on two fronts Create ways you can spread the word about PS Magazine s preventive maintenance information ALL THE GOOD MAINTENANCE SUPPLY DON T LET PS PILE UPS HAPPEN TB 43 PS 718 The Preventive Maintenance Monthly is an official publication THE of the Department of the Army providing information for all Soldiers assigned PREVENTIVE to combat and combat support units and all Soldiers with unit maintenance and supply duties All information published has been reviewed and approved MAINTENANCE by the agency responsible for the equipment publication or policy discussed Application of the information is optional with the user Masculine pronouns may MONTHLY refer to both genders The use of product or company names does not constitute endorsement of those products services or companies by the U S Army The use of non DoD hyperlinks along with their content does not constit
9. causing excessive wear and tear on the vehicle s undercarriage components TO HEAP OFF PROBLEMS CLEAN OFF THE MUD THEN LUBE THE BEARINGS EVERY TIME You FINISH A DAY S RUN IN OR WATER PUMP IN GREASE UNTIL CLEAN LUBE COMES OUT AROUND THE DIAGONAL BEARING CAP ASSEMBLY WHICH 16 BEHIND THE DRIVE SPROCKET 07 Get a new preassembled non metallic hose assembly for your 076 tractor with NSN 4720 01 209 0851 That NSN will get you all the parts listed as Items 19 24 in Fig 165 of TM 5 2410 237 23P Jul 05 w Ch 1 Jul 06 PS 718 15 SEP 12 THE MK III HUSKY THAT DETECTS BURIED 5 DURING ROUTE CLEARANCE OPERATIONS 15 A REAL LIFE SAVER HEY GUYS I FOUND AN ITED HERE WAY TO GO GROUND PENETRATING FOR A ROUTE CLEARANCE TODAY 16 A GREAT DAY OPERATION THANKS TO GOOD PM WE CAN DO OUR JOBS PROPERLY XS OON sleder COMBAT ENGINEERS NEED TO KEEP THESE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE TIPS IN MIND TO KEEP THE HUSKY MISSION READY SURE YOU Guys HAVEN T Lm E e 7 I UMM DONT MINP ME I M AH MAKING MISSED ANYTHING PROPER FOR WEEKS I COULDN T SENSE AN IF IT BIT IN THE BUMPER A FELLA COULD GET HURT DOING Module Bolt Replacement Some frangible bolts in the vehicle s front and rear wheel modules are
10. designed to break during IED or land mine explosions Some well meaning but misguided mechanics are replacing the bolts with stronger Grade 8 bolts that reduce Soldier protection Plain and simple these frangible bolts were designed for crewmember survivability not maintenance efficiency The correct bolt comes with NSN 5305 01 554 8238 Use it Also use the nylon locknut NSN 5310 01 554 4749 that holds each bolt in place HEY WHY ARE YOU HANGING BACK 4 USE THE RIGHT FRANGIBLE BOLT THAT COMES WITH NSN 5305 01 554 8258 Air Dryer Filter Update You ll end up scratching your head trying to find the service interval for the vehicle s air dryer filter Stop looking It s missing CHANGE THE PNEUMATIC AIR DRYER FILTER ANNUALLY OR EVERY SIX MONTHS IN UNUSUAL CONDITIONS from the technical manual and lubrication order So play it safe and change the filter annually or every six months for unusual conditions the excavator s ball joints lubed No lube leads to friction that ruins ball joints Water rusts them The grease fitting that lubes the front and rear drive shaft thrust ball Access Use a little TLC when you remove the front Or rear access NO OIL FLOW CAUSES THE PUMP TO BURN OUT than five door to the transmission It s real easy to bump a door into a quick disconnect coupling that attaches hydraulic oil lines to the vehicle s power steering When that happe
11. kit NSN 2590 01 322 2694 Mount the M66 on the LMTV and FMTV with mounting kit NSN 1005 01 381 5431 The M66 can be installed directly on the FMTV LTAS cab but can be used only for mounting weapons To mount the objective gunner protection kit OGPK on the F MTV LTAS cab you must use the weapon station kit NSN 2510 01 567 8727 The M66 can be installed on the HEMTT with mounting kit NSN 1005 01 519 The M66 Machine Gun Mount Ring Will work with any of the following LMTV and FMTV mounting kit NSN 1005 01 381 5431 M800 series 5 ton mounting kit NSN 1005 01 226 4589 with cab reinforcement kit NSN 2590 01 322 2694 HEMTT mounting kit NSN 1005 01 519 2126 HL Mal PS 718 38 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email ue A 58 ae ARE RAIL SYSTEMS REPOR TABLE s T Do I HAVE TO REPORT MY RAIL SYSTEM ANYMORE Dear Half Mast am seeing some units report the MH and MS adapter rail systems for the M16 and MH MHA1 as stand alone LINS others as components of a LIN and some are not reporting the rail systems at all on the property books What ie the correct way to report the rail systems Dear Sergeant P M The M4 and M5 rail systems should no longer be reported on the property book Their LINs have been deleted and their supply class has been downgraded to Class IX B ule Mal i WO Etching on M242 Bo
12. need to drain the air tanks for your grader s air brakes Do this each day after operations If you forget moisture builds up in the air lines and that leads to corrosion that corrosion plugs up brake valves and cylinders and leads to vehicle brake failure So drain water from each tank at the end of the day Just open each tank s valve until no more water comes out Close the valve tightly when you re done PS 718 Wiring Harness Take a look at the wiring harness for the engine s fuel shutoff valve It s right next to the exhaust manifold on the driver s side If the harness is too close to the manifold the wiring will melt and burn shutting down the M9 Push the wiring harness down with your hand and look for any melt marks on the wiring If you see any mark report it to your mechanic Make sure any clamps on 3 Jv FA the nearby wire or hydraulic EWIT FIIN All 5 hoses are in place and attached ji A Use a tie strap NSN 5975 00 074 2072 to pull the wiring harness away from the exhaust manifold pr PS 718 20 SEP 12 HERE TWO HOT SPOTS ON THE M9 EARTHMOVER 0177 THAT WILL HELP KEEP YOU PUSHING DIRT A WHOA I SMELL SMOKE pe WHERE S IT COMING Retainer Bracket While the access door to the engine compartment is open eyeball the same driver s side wall where five hydraulic lines are mounted directly across from the engine s
13. so they can survey the unit and begin providing data validation reports In the meantime command representatives or supervisors should submit a system access request SAR to access LOGSA EDMO s portal Submit a SAR by choosing the blue SAR button at the top far right of LOGSA s public page non LIW users https www logsa army mil Or click the SAR link on the upper right of the LIW login page if already an LAWY https liw logsa army mil On the SAR screen do a keyword search for and select that application Command representatives and supervisors will be granted view only EDMO portal access to only their unit s site s To report a problem with LOGSA EDMO access or for EDMO questions email logsa amxlsed conus army mil Property Accountability Videos Check out HQDAS latest property accountability videos on the Army s media player Episodes include Never Too Late Soldiers doing equipment inventory find excess tools that can help fill unit shortages No Match Soldiers discover radio equipment s serial number doesn t match the hand receipt Weapons Serial Numbers Soldiers sort out mismatched serial numbers during arms room inventory COMSEC Equipment Soldiers learn how to properly account for sensitive equipment Maintenance Management Army Converting from LBE to LIME GEE I HATE BEING A PART OF LEFT BEHIND EQUIPMENT SOUNDS LIKE I M NOT WANTED GOOD NEWS BUD
14. tool to compress the seal 5 Cut any excess wire from the seal Run safety wire through here IN CASE vou n em DAMAGED OR MISSING b WERE WON 2 SAFETY WIRE DEADLINES HMMWV Seatbelt Assembly Need an improved seatbelt assembly for your HMMWV Order one using NSN 2540 01 495 0817 The assembly has a longer strap about 8 inches made of a slicker material that provides smoother retraction PS 718 11 SEP 12 Alternative 02 for Armor ALL THIS WEIGHT FROM MY ADDED ARMOR HAS RUINED MY FRONT SHOCKS NOW I LL NEED THEM REPLACED MAKE SURE THEY REPLACE EM WITH HEMTT SHOCKS THAT LL FIX THE PROBLEM NEEN A 14 i front shocks NSN 2510 01 479 1515 don t handle the added weight of the armor too well Some Soldiers have found busted shocks leaking fluid and worn tires that need replacing too soon But you can stop this One unit at Ft Campbell discovered that installing HEMTT shocks NSN 2510 01 132 4983 fixed this problem This NSN brings the upper and lower bushings and the shock It fits right on too so no mods are needed Plus LCMC approves J M917A1 A2 Dump Truck WELL THAT TAKES CARE YOUR PMCS TODAY HOLD ON NOW MY You FORGOT TAILGATE TO DRAIN MCS MIGHT THE AIR TANK NOT WORK UNDER MY NEXT TIME TAILGATE perators you re not done with PMCS
15. 0 Wilkes Barre PA Medium Category Winner Equip Concentration Site 67 Ft McCoy WI Runner up HHC 7th Civ Spt Cmd Kaiserslautern Germany Large Category None selected CONGFATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS RUNNERS UP OF THE 2012 CHIEF OF STAFF ARMY COMBINED LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS ARMY AWARDS FOR MAINTENANCE EXCELLENCE continued NATIONAL GUARD MTOE Small Category Winner G Co 128th BSBn Ford City PA Runner up 1171st Area Spt Med Co Ypsilanti MI Medium Category Winner 1244th Trans Co North Riverside IL Runner up 267th Spt Maint Co Lincoln NE Large Category Winner 108th Sus Bde Chicago IL Runner up 1st Bn 119th FA Regt Charlotte MI Aviation Category Winner B Co 1 137th Avn Regt Columbus OH Runner up None NATIONAL GUARD TDA Small Category Winner Field Maint Shop 3 Cape Girardeau MO Runner up Combined Spt Maint Shop 1 Stockton CA Medium Category Winner Combined Spt Maint Shop Pineville LA Runner up Maneuver Area Trng Equip Site Yakima WA Large Category Winner Field Maint Shop CA Sacramento CA Runner up None YOUR SELECTION PUTS YOU AMONG THE BEST IN THE ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND Small Category Winner 698151 Civ Spt Grp Mannheim Germany NETCOM Runner up Busan Storage Ctr Busan Korea EUSA Medium Category Winner Installation Materiel Maint Acty Ft McCoy WI IMCOM Runner up DOL Installation Materiel Maint Div Join
16. 718 GET ONLINE WARRIOR TO AN ANONYMOUS Dierecee INVESTIGATE CALL OVER THE INTERNET WE DID EA SENT HIM THE DAY BUT HE HASN T CHECKED IN SINCE THEN NOT EVEN TO STREAM SPORTS ANP YOU KNOW HE NEVER MISSES A GOOD NEWS EVERYONE THE FOLKS AT NETCOM SAID THE COMMON LOGISTICS OPERATING ENVIRONMENT COMES TO THE RESCUE GREAT SEP 12 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email CLOE I M MSG HALF MAST L 41221 THIS IS THE REST OF BONNIE THE PS STAFF d w f hr 3 i Wotan YUP IT IS BUT IT ALSO STANDS FOR COOL LOGISTICIAN AND OPERATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE THOUGHT CLOE WAS A LOGISTICS ACRONYM I M NOT 50 SURE ABOUT THIS HALF MAST CLOE LOOKS A BIT OK 14 WHERE S THIS HINKY MACHINE OF YOURS WHEN DIP YOU LAST UPGRADE YOUR OS AROUND HERE HANPLES ALL THAT STUFF DIDYA KNOW YOU RE ON DIAL UP THAT S WHY YOUR INTERNET 6 50 SLOW WEIRD SOME BODY DIDN T UP GRADE OR ELSE DELIBERATELY DOWNGRADED EVERY MACHINE AND WHY YOU HEAR THAT SCREECHING SOUND EVERY TIME IT CONNECTS HUH I JUST THOUGHT THAT 4 fl p A RACKET WAS SOMEBODY ANS PLAYING ALTERNATIVE WELL IT S THAT DISTRESS BAD LUCK FOR MESSAGE 15 ANYONE WHO CLEVER BAIT RUNS INTO IT LIKE YOUR ELECTRONIC PAL HE GOT ZA
17. COMPLETE THESE GREEN TAGS FIRST lt NN me 2 or S TE support shop hates singing the song Return to Sender but that s what happens to aircraft components if you don t do your part You can write your component s ticket to repair or replacement success by making Mechanics and inspectors before you tag and turn in aircraft avionics hydraulic sure you attach the correct condition code tag Make sure it s filled out correctly and components or parts to support you must do first things first completely If you don t the only thing you ll be dealing with is delays in repair or If a component or part has a problem the first step is to ensure you troubleshoot replacement of turned in components the equipment using the TM before you remove it from the aircraft When a problem The green tag DA Form 1577 2 or DA Form 1577 3 LABEL is where most component is identified in the troubleshooting process ensure that you thoroughly problems lie Your support shop can t wave a magic wand and tell you what s wrong inspect clean drain test preserve and tag it correctly following the TM and SOP before if there is not enough information on the tag describing the problem you are having you send it to posue And turn around time for getting repaired components back depends on your Some mechanics don t fully check out problem components and just send things they making sure the green tag blocks have correct current complete and legible mo
18. Dear Half Mast Back in PS 667 Jun you said the ultimate training munition UTM had not been approved for training Has it been approved yet K H Dear Mr K H Yes the UTM along with several other man marking ammunition rounds has been approved for use with close combat mission capability kits CCMCKs The kits are for the M16 series rifle M4 M4A1 carbine M249 machine gun and M9 pistol For information on ordering CCMCKs see TM 9 6920 3 700 23 It s on the ETM site https www logsa army mil etms welcom1 cfm Remember that because these training rounds are filled with paint it s even more critical you thoroughly clean your weapon s barrel If you don t get all the debris out of the bore you risk a ruined barrel PS 718 37 SEP 12 Ring Mounts What Can M66 PICK ME I COULD STILL BE A GOOD RING MOUNT DON T LET THESE COBWEBS FOOL YOu I VE GOT LOTS OF GOOD YEARS LEFT IN ME I D LOVE TO GO HOME ON A SHINY NEW LMTV Used On 6 Home for Unused Dear Half Mast We have several MOG ring mounts NSN 1005 OO 701 2810C that have been sitting around for five years Can they still be used on any vehicles LT D S Dear Lieutenant D S Certainly the M66 can still be used On the 800 series 5 ton and M35 2 ton trucks mount the M66 using the mounting kit that comes with NSN 1005 01 226 4569 You will also need to use the cab reinforcement
19. Destruction North Las Vegas NV Honorable Mention HHD 73d Trp Cmd Columbus OH Property Book Level MTOE Winner 286th Cbt Svc Spt Bn Bangor ME Runner up HHB 49th Missile Defense Bn Ft Greely AK Honorable Mention HQ 254th Trans Bn West Palm Beach FL Property Book Level TDA Winner Guam ARNG Element J4 Barrigada Guam Runner up JFHQ Maine August ME Honorable Mention JFHQ Nebraska Lincoln NE Parent Level MTOE Winner HQ 1st Bn 114th Inf Woodbury NJ Runner up None selected Parent Level TDA Winner HQ 84th Trp Cmd Minneapolis MN Runner up HQ 1st Bn 186th Inf Ashland OR Supply Support Activity Winner USP amp FO New Jersey Lawrenceville NJ Runner up USP amp FO California SARSS 1 Acty 2 Stockton CA 60 SEP 12 ASV Annual Service Kit The annual service kit for the M1117 armored security vehicle ASV comes with NSN 4330 01 425 7701 M777A2 Service Kit Get a quarterly service kit for your M777A2 towed howitzer with NSN 1025 99 476 6599 The kit includes a cotter pin gasket bonded seal and wheel hub seal kit Make a note until the kit is added to TM 9 1025 215 248 M1112 Axle Spindle Nut To get a spindle nut for the axle on your M1112 400 gal water trailer use NSN 5310 01 226 8735 This NSN replaces the one shown as Item 28 in Fig 13 of TM 9 2330 397 14 amp P CLEA Crowns Best of the Best The Combined Logistics Excellence Awards CLEA added a new category this ye
20. EMOVE THE MOTOR UNLESS THE RADAR 15 IN STOW Y 7 BE yb 1 M _ 37 34 3 to handle this Power amplifier cable The RF output cable must be torqued to When 21 lb ft But as you use the torque torquing RF output wrench you must hold the connector cae in place with a second wrench held it in Otherwise the cable twists and place with its wiring is ruined That can also wrench lead to RF leakage Do this when torquing either end of the blue cable Need Help IF YOU EVER HAVE FIREFINPER QUESTIONS GIVE THE FT SILL INSTRUCTORS A CALL AT 580 442 2655 HELLO FT SILL YEAH I VE GOT A QUESTION FOR YA 43 SEP 12 AVENGER PM IS BEST SERVED OFTEN Z DISHING UP PM OFTEN 16 THE BEST REVENGE AGAINST THE FORCES THAT CAN STOP THE AVENGER IN ITS TRACKS FOR INSTANCE Give M3P Machine Gun Attention Since it s usually fired only quarterly it s often forgotten At least monthly go to the arms room and give the M3P a complete PMCS Keep it lubed with TW 25B If the M3P is going to be in storage it s OK to give all its parts except the bolt face a heavy coat of TW 25B I DON T CARE IF I HAVENT BEEN FIRED IN TWO MONTHS I STILL NEED PMCS When you do mount the M3P don t use slip joint pliers to install its cable They damage the connector Use needle nose pliers If you need new gages order them with NSN 5280 13 116 6359 Tiptoe Through the T
21. ESE SHORTS YOU RE ON YOUR OWN THERE Gu are forever looking for new places to stow items on their M1 series tanks Unfortunately not place is good place For example some crews have taken to storing extra oil tools and BII items on top of the air intake cleaner Bad idea Not only does this cut off vital cooling air to the engine but bumps and X vibration during movement can damage the air intake cleaner And if an oil container gets punctured all that oil will get sucked into the V packs So find somewhere else to put that extra stuff Never store TS on top of the air intake cleaner PS 718 3 SER 12 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email TSION RAGHIT FOR DOOR THE HOLD OPEN LOCK ON YOUR STRYKER S RAMP DOOR HAS TO BE JUST RIGHT CREWMEN NOTIFY YOUR MECHANIC HE LL 2 6 THE TENSION BY LOOSENING OR TIGHTENING THE HEX SOCKET SCREW ON THE DOOR S HOLD OPEN LOCK au i MN Adjust tension with hex socket screw SEP 12 M119A2 Towed Howitzer BEFORE YOU GO LET S LUBE YOUR OVERRUN BRAKE e 2 EOS OH D 5 9 4 5060 COCOS Od SCA D DOTA boton MX 550606526964 LUBING BRAKE A WEEKLY CHALLENGE I WAS AFRAID YOU FORGOT THANK GOODNESS gt b C uc it s a case of out of si
22. N GRM 122 CCAs from ESD e Make sure you re grounded before you open the test set s components and handle the CCAs Open the components and handle the CCAs only at a static safe work station that includes a grounded table mat floor mat and wrist strap They re designed to limit static buildup and carry already existing charges to ground Use a static safe work station to handle CCAs STATIC SAFE v WORKSTATION When you receive CCAs make sure they re in their original unopened packages If they aren t the CCAs must be downgraded to supply condition code F unserviceable If you return a CCA to the depot for any reason make sure it s packaged in an ESD protective bag ESD protective packaging is required no matter what condition the CCA is in When you store CCAs on shelves work benches or in tool boxes they must remain packaged When you open the packages handle the CCAs only at a static safe work station Return CCA to depot in ESD protective bag L4 m n ATIC SHIEL i Item NSN 5920 01 Table mat common point ground and wrist strap 250 4236 Portable work surface common point ground and wrist strap Field service kit includes mat pouches wrist straps and grounding cord Portable work Br FOR MORE Es ELECTROSTATIC zu 52 DISCHARGE SEE NEXT MONTH S ARTICLE ON PAGE 47 IN PE eem anf Mane CLEAN UP UNIT DATA
23. N TPQ 36 V10 Subtest changes The radar processor was upgraded in Version 10 resulting in a change to the subtests Now you will need to first run the 240 and shelter subtests before you run the trailer s Otherwise the trailer will fail its tests RSM 987 fault Version 10 sometimes gets an RSM 987 fault Don t waste time doing FAULTZ receiver excitor troubleshooting to eliminate the fault First run the 240 subtest in the shelter FIT three times with the fault bypass on That usually gets rid of the fault If it doesn t then troubleshoot the receiver excitor AN TPQ 37 V9 Power amplifier modules Modules were being blown on a regular basis until this solution was discovered After you turn off the high voltage wait at least three minutes before turning off the system power No warning horn The older versions of the AN TPQ 37 had a warning horn or 5 second delay before the antenna moved Some Version 9s don t have those So before you move the antenna first make very sure all people and equipment are out of the way Antenna stops If the antenna suddenly stops working and it can t be completely lowered into the STOW position either by hand cranking or by its motor then STOP The antenna must be supported before the antenna motor is removed Otherwise the antenna can fall when the motor is removed and crush anyone beneath it If the antenna can t be put in STOW TN notify your support They will need ARNT R
24. ORM 1577 2 PS 718 25 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email All Aircraft REMEMBER PAINT 16 NOT FOR USE ON AIRCRAFT CONTACT THE CPC OFFICE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS TAKE NOTE you CAN T USE PWC ON ANY CARC PAINTED SURFACE NOR ON GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT Mechanics if you have any Pacific West Coast PWC paint stored in your shop s paint cabinets don t use it for touch up work We had the good word on Page 35 of PS 658 Sep 07 The only paint you re allowed to use is listed in TM 1 1500 344 23 Cleaning and Corrosion Control Consumable Materials for Aircraft It has NSNs for all approved paint PWC paint does not conform to the MIL SPEC and is not approved for use on aircraft or any CARC painted equipment If you spray CARC you can spray the paint only in an OSHA approved spray booth while wearing the proper protective gear The long and short answer to the question of unapproved products has been and still is to stick with what s in your TM That includes paint Additional materials information is available from the AMCOM Corrosion Program Office DSN 897 0209 or 256 313 0209 You can also reach them toll free at 866 222 2364 PS 718 26 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email HALF MAST GLAD YOU RE BACK FROM SOMETHING STRANGE S GOING ON OK I M OFFICIALLY WORRIED TIME TO CALL IN THE TROOPS I LL ASK BLADE TO PING NETCOM PS
25. PPED INTO THE PAST WHERE HE S TRAPPED HE S ENCODED WITH 1990 S DATA RETRO X UNRAVELED HIS COPING IT S ONE REASON RETRO X 6 50 DANGEROUS THE PRESENT DOESN T EXIST FOR HIM ANY MORE BECAUSE IT HASN T HAPPENED TO HIM YET OH NO WHAT HAPPENEP TO ON LINE WARRIOR THE LAST ACTIVITY I SEE HERE TIME STAMPED THREE DAYS AGO ON A BULLETIN BOARD SYSTEM SHOWS HIM POSTING ABOUT ULLS G BUT THAT S OBSOLETE THAT S IT A COMPUTER RETROVIRUS ODP ONLINE WAIT THERE S IT SEIZES CONTROL OF A HOST WARRIOR 16 SOMETHING EVEN COMPUTER VISABLES ITS ANTIVIRUS A STICKLER WEIRDER HERE PROGRAM THEN DUPLICATES ITSELF ABOUT A 1990 S WEB ACROSS MULTIPLE SYSTEMS COMPUTER BROWSER NO WONDER RETRO X IN FECTED YOUR NETWORK 4 RETRO X USES REVERSE TRANSCRIPT CODING TO CREATE SYNTHETIC Al WHAT EVER YOU JUST SAID SOUNDS BAD SEP 12 YOUR COMRADE 15 TRAPPED BACK IN YE OLDE STAMIS DAYS HE S PARTYING LIKE IT S 1999 HERE HE S POSTING WARNING EVERYONE ABOUT Y2K THAT S BEFORE HE EVEN CAME TO 25 CAN YOu BRING HIM BACK BECAUSE ONLINE WARRIOR 15 MADE OF ELECTRONS RATHER THAN HIS DRIVE OR ELECTRONIC BRAIN IF YOU WILL CRASHED AND REBOOTED IT WAS WIPED CLEAN 5 HAS NO MEMORY REMEMBER THIS PLACE OR TIME YOU BUT IF HE DOES IT S HOW YOU LOOKED BACK THEN DEPENDS ON HOW YO
26. T UNITS SHOULD e Identify the total number of combat systems and tactical wheeled vehicles that will require scheduled services while the main body is deployed That will help the rear detachment better understand workload requirements e Identify and request augmentation support no later than NLT 120 days F e Have a Logistics Information System LIS e g SAMS E on hand to manage maintenance and align UICs and DODAACS NLT 60 days before deployment Separate any 50 LONG PAL GOOD LUCK ON YOUR NEW special tools LOCATION I LL HOLD required 2 THE FORT DOWN for UME maintenance from the tools the main body plans to take forward e Review the maintenance packet NLT 30 days before deployment Without proper documentation costs for additional services may arise e Know the regulations AR 750 1 Army Materiel Maintenance Policy for placing tactical wheeled vehicles in low usage programs Have a plan to exercise road test equipment e Do PMCS and road test equipment monthly rather than quarterly e Reconcile SAMS E and PBUSE as soon as property books are split Do not wait until after unit deployment to reconcile Ensure UICs and DODAACS are active and have funding attached before deployment e Make all lateral transfers to other units before beginning UME support ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND IN ALARACT 544 201 FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT MR TOMMY PRESTON AT DSN 224
27. Trans Bn Ft Hood TX FORSCOM Runner up 212th Combat Spt Hospital Miesau Germany USAREUR Parent Level TDA Winner None selected Supply Support Activity MTOE Winner E Co 1 43d ADA Ft Bliss TX FORSCOM Runner up 595th Maint Co Supply Pt 51 Yongsan Korea EUSA Supply Support Activity TDA Winner 403d Army Field Svc Bn NE Asia Camp Carroll Weagan Korea AMC Runner up Supply and Svc Div DOL Ft Riley KS IMCOM Honorable Mention 302d Sig Bn Ft Detrick MD NETCOM PS 718 ARMY RESERVE Unit Level MTOE Winner None selected Unit Level TDA Winner 1st Bn 322d Log Spt Regt Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst NJ Runner up Area Maint Spt Acty 101 Gt St Joseph MN Honorable Mention Area Maint Spt Acty 166 G Winterville NC Property Book Level MTOE Winner 448th Eng Bn Ft Buchanan PR Runner up None Selected Property Book Level TDA Winner None selected Parent Level MTOE Winner 211th Reg Spt Grp Corpus Christi TX Runner up None selected Parent Level TDA Winner None selected Supply Support Activity MTOE Winner SARSS 1 Site Ogden UT Runner up SARSS 1 Site San Antonio TX NATIONAL GUARD Unit Level MTOE Winner HQ 110th Multifunctional Med Bn Lincoln NE Runner up 2113th Trans Co West Paducah KY Honorable Mention 224th Eng Co Albany OR Unit Level TDA Winner HQ 209th Regional Trng Inst Ashland NE Runner up 92d Civ Spt Team Weapons of Mass
28. U LOOK AT n IT YOUR BUDDY SEEMS PERFECTLY OVER A DECADE FFF HAPPY CHATTING ABOUT Y2K HERE ON BBS HE CAN T REALLY MISS WHAT HE DOESN T REMEMBER BUT WE SURE MISS HIM WHEN CAN WE LAUNCH A RESCUE EFFORT VO OE 4 ONLINE WARRIOR S OLDER DIGITS THINK OF THEM LIKE BONES CAN T UPGRADE WITHOUT DAMAGE THAT TRYING TO BRING HIM BACK IS LIKE TRYING TO RUN TODAY S SOFTWARE ON A 990 COMPUTER YEP HE S FINE IMAGINE HIM LIVING IT UP IN HIS FIRST LIFE IT JUST HAPPENS TO BE A DECADE OR BEHIND US 5 HIS ELECTRONIC GENOMES ARE a LREADY WARPED ANY MORE FIPPLING AROUND WILL FRY HIM BADDA BOOM SO WE LL ALWAYS HAVE SCRAPBOOK OF SORTS M1135 NBCRV Stryker WHEN YOU RE ON TOP OF THE NBCRV NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL RECON VEHICLE STRYKER YOU ARE VERY HIGH LIKE 9 FEET UP WE VE GOT TO KEEP WE STILL OUR OLD FRIEND HAVE HIS SAFE EVEN IF IT GREAT MEANS RELEGATING ARTICLES gt gt HIM TO P HISTORY TO The only safe place to go up and down is at wheel 1 After you put your foot on the hub you have handholds to help you the rest of the way up top Always use three REMEMBER Climp up and down YOU DON T NBCRV Stryker only WANT TO TAKE A HEADER pom of contact at 1 wheel FROM THIS not only when HEIGHT you re climbing up and down the Stryker but also when you re movin
29. YOU RE ABOUT TO BECOME A PAKT OF UNIT MAINTAINEP EQUIPMENT INSTEAD 50 WELL BE WORKING TOGETHER EVEN MORE The changing Army mission means that most units must soon make changes in the maintenance arena too The majority of field maintenance tasks performed by the Army Materiel Command AMC will transfer back to units In the future Soldiers will do the bulk of repairs on maintenance significant items MSIs MSIs include end items assemblages components or systems that require maintenance Right now any MSIs that are transferred from a unit s property book to AMC when that unit deploys are known as left behind equipment LBE Currently accountability and sustainment of LBE is done by AMC at the unit s home station But that s about to change Soon MSIs remaining on a unit s property book at the home station after the main body deploys will be called unit maintained equipment UME UME will be accounted for and sustained by the unit s rear detachment A pilot test is underway at five locations consisting of eight units to test the transition from LBE to UME If all continues to go well FORSCOM will convert the majority of its units in FY 13 followed by USARPAC and direct reporting units in FY 14 Most units will eventually convert to UME with exceptions made for those units that do not have core maintenance capabilities PS 718 54 SEP 12 TO PROVIDE THE MOST EFFECTIVE UME SUPPOR
30. a LBE Converting to UME CALL Handbook Spotlights PBOs QQ CBRN 35 2012 Combined Logistics Excellence Awards M1135 NBCRV Stryker Safety 35 Connie s Post Scripts TELLE COR CERT Lu TI By order of the Secretary of the Army procedures questions on maintenance and supply problems and questions or comments on material published in PS RAYMOND T ODIERNO Just write to General United States Army Chief of Staff MSG Half Mast Official PS the Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle d Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 Or email to JOYCE E MORROW logsa psmag conus army mil or Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army half mast us army mil Internet address 1219501 https www logsa army mil psmag pshome cfm PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly ISSN 0475 2953 is published monthly by the Department of the Army Redstone Arsenal INFORMATION IN PS DOES SOLDIERS NO IF THE MAGAZINES PILE UP WHERE NO ONE EVER SEES THEM GET EM OUT THERE WHERE SOLDIERS ARE TURNING WRENCHES OPERATING EQUIPMENT AL 35898 5000 Periodical postage is paid at the Huntsville AL post office and at additional mailing offices Postmaster Send address changes to PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 M1 Series Tanks SR Sgeti ZR OF 5 2 o0 Ev Mle e i
31. a surprise if you don t safe the aircraft Here s the two fold problem First when electrical power is applied to an aircraft electrical systems can activate if their switches and circuit breakers are not in the OFF position Make sure you check your specific airframe to find out what switches you need to check Second the hydraulic system may activate regardless of switch settings This can happen because of previous maintenance that may have been done or because of the application of hydraulic pressure to the system This is what could cause the stabilator on an AH 64 to move or the rotor blade s pitch angle to shift Some mechanics have been bumped by a moving stabilator while working underneath it That happens because hydraulic power from the AGPU energizes the hydraulic systems For that reason mechanics should not be working on or near control surfaces when AGPU power is applied to an aircraft If that happens you could lose a finger or fall off the aircraft if you are topside The AGPU provides electrical and hydraulic power for testing and other maintenance tasks So check your bird to make sure everything is off and everyone is safely out of the way before connecting and powering up an AGPU For the latest AGPU information check out Before TM 1 1730 229 13 on powering NSN 1730 01 144 1897 up an NSN 1730 01 466 9371 and safe NSN 1730 01 552 2313 UNG ELGEN AGSE ES F Ts au y
32. ar Best of the Best to recognize the three top scores in maintenance deployment and supply 2012 winners are UN Command Security Bn Camp Bonifas Korea maintenance 159th Combat Avn Bde Ft Campbell KY deployment and Womack Army Med Ctr Ft Bragg NC supply PS sends out an extra special HOOAH to this trio of CLEA super champs MW24C Air Compressor Get a new air compressor for the MW24C scoop loader with NSN 2530 01 345 8873 The new compressor replaces NSN 4310 01 220 5496 which is shown as Item 1 in Fig 89 of TM 5 3805 262 24P Dec 08 For first time installation use kit NSN 4910 01 580 3737 The kit includes the new compressor and all the parts needed to install it You won t need the kit if the new compressor was previously installed on the vehicle MRAP Training at Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course The Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Course 91B10 began training on MRAP vehicles in Jan 12 Training is centered on the independent suspension system and the fire suppression system For more info contact Jose Portalatin 804 734 8949 or by email jose g portalatin2 civ mail mil DISTRIBUTION To be distributed in accordance with the initial distribution number IDN 340312 requirements for TB 43 PS Series Jl now Would You Stake Your Life the Condition of Your Equipment Avoid These MRAP Driving Mistakes ZL E SCR m SEI LE SP A EA n SEAN en S Kei wi DER
33. edure Dear Editor But before you drain the We ve found it s hydraulic fluid reservoir ee important with the or add hydraulic fluid you orama tanks Hel ole LISTEN M142 HIMARS to need to first drain the air draining or adding Eu drain the hydraulic tank which is right beside hydraulic fluid FROM THE fluid reservoir daily the reservoir Otherwise HIMARS IF you don t air the air pressure can m FOLK amp AT pressure can build up cause the hydraulic fluid Editor s note FT SILL in the reservoir and to spew out That can be Good tip Specialist Always remember to drain the cause incorrect fluid dangerous if the fluid gets air tank before the hydraulic reservoir HIMARS readings The pressure folks If you need to fill or bleed the reservoir i can eventually damage es see the HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR FILL BLEED procedure in 9 1055 1646 13 SPC Charles Whalen 578th FSC Ft Sill OK SEP 12 ANP THAT WOULD YOU SHARE CONCLUDES MY LECTURE YOUR FIREFINPER ON FIREFINDER KNOWLEDGE WITH THE READERS OF PS MAGAZINE THERE ANY QUESTIONS HERE ARE SOME OF OUR INSIGHTS TO HELP YOUR FIREFINVER WORKING DAY IN AND DAY OUT TEACHING FT SILL STUDENTS THE INS AND OUTS OF THE FIREFINVER RADAR HAS GIVEN THE INSTRUCTORS LOTS OF KNOW HOW ON THE SYSTEM A
34. er Brush the toner out of nooks and NSN 7045 01 412 1482 or 7045 01 450 4376 The sheets remove toner residue dust and debris from the paper path and rollers Just run one through the printer as if it were a regular sheet of paper Most cleaning sheets can be used four or five times depending on how dirty the rollers are DOES YOUR LASER PRINTER CHURN OUT PAGES WITH LINES SMUDGES OR BLURRY LETTERS Clean rollers and Printer papel Cleaner Sheet path with cleaning Lightly dust off the printer mirror with sheets the brush Remove the filters and blow away the dust with compressed gas duster ETG NSN 7930 01 398 2473 brings a box of ees six 10 oz cans of duster SOUNDS LIKE DIRT DUST LINT AND SAND HAVE FOLLOW THE FOUND A HOME IN YOUR PRINTER IT S TIME FOR A CLEANING CAN LOOK THOROUGH HOUSECLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIPS ON IN THE USER S THE MANU REGULAR CLEANING MANUAL FACTURER S NOT ONLY IMPROVES ti THAT S WEBSITE THE PRINT QUALITY yu THE BEST REDUCES PAPER M APPROACH JAMS BUT IT ALSO LTD B PROLONGS THE TAR fis IF NEITHER A USER S MANUAL PRINTER S LIFE Sin NOR A WEBSITE AVAILABLE THE PRINT QUALITY IS TO USE THE CLEANING Clean the Inside 1 Turn off the printer and unplug its 2 Remove the paper trays power cord The fuser roller gets power 3 Remove the toner cartridge Wipe very hot during printing so let the cord it with a lint free cloth P
35. exhaust manifold These hydraulic lines go to a hydraulic Bracket keeps hydraulic lines in place shift control valve that operates the vehicle TA AA Each line is held in place by a retainer AEK bracket that keeps it snug against the wall Sometimes the bracket gets misplaced when hydraulic line or the engine is repaired Do not run or operate the earthmover when the bracket is missing Those hydraulic lines will rub up against the engine s exhaust manifold That manifold gets hot enough to start a fire all fis Have your mechanic replace a missing bracket with NSN 5340 01 179 7530 It s shown as Item 40 in Fig 156 of TM 5 2350 262 24P Jun 12 AS ALWAYS PROBLEMS REMEMBER TO gt CANT FILE A FORM 3 FIXED UNLESS 285 TECHNICAL f THEY RE REPORT OF Us REPORTED ARMY GROUND ACCIDENT ON ALL FIRES ow AWARE WHEN APPLYING AGPU POWE Lad 4 THERE THE AGPU 16 POWERING LIP MY BIRD EVERYTHING S WORKING LIKE IT SHOULD WHERE D THAT COME FROM CHECK THE STABILATOR ON OFF SWITCH BEFORE HOOKING UP THE AGPU 2 Mechanics when an aviation ground power unit AGPU is connected to an aircraft and powered up with the outpower switch in the ON position did you know the AGPU s electrical and hydraulic power can cause aircraft components or systems to activate inadvertently If the answer is yes you re OK If the answer is no you could be in for
36. g around on top It s too easy to trip on things like the tow bar or storage racks Then you re taking that long fall unless you re holding onto something Chock Block Lock Remember before you hit the road to make sure the chock block door is securely locked If it s not one good bump can cause the door to swing down and the chock blocks to fall out The door usually ends up bent which means it won t shut anymore To securely latch the door push its pin all the way in and then swing the ring latch into the locked 60 You position DEFINITELY WANT TO WATCH YOUR STEP WHEN CLIMBING UP DOWN ALL AROUND THE ONE PROBLEM SOLVED BUT THAT STILL LEAVES US WITHOUT A LOGISTICS EXPERT 2 DON T WORRY FOLKS I LL CLEAN EVERYTHING UP HERE HAVE YOUR NETWORK STABLE AGAIN ASAP QUU 5 We HALF MAST ARE YOU THINKING WHAT el I M THINKINGZ 4 ON THE HORN chock block door must be all the way in with ring latch in the locked position P ZAN To be Continued PS 718 34 SEP 12 PS 718 35 SEP 12 Steam ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS STILL REQUIRED Pressure RSW lt WHAT HE USED A Washers THE HECK STEAM CLEANER HAPPENED WITHOUT GFCI TO JONESY PROTECTION TACOM issued Safety of Use Message SOUM 00 016 in 2000 that stated all Army steam cleaners and commercial cleaners and pressure washers must be used with
37. ght out of mind That s why the overrun brake on your M119A2 howitzer isn t getting lubed The brake has two lube points that should be hit weekly with WTR NSN 9150 00 944 8953 Trouble 1s the first one sits under the lunette and the second is under the towing eye As long as you re going step by step through the PMCS instructions in TM 9 1015 252 10 Sep 10 you should have no problem locating both lube points Try to rely on your memory though and you re likely to miss those as well as some of the other 35 lube points on your howitzer Without lube the brake gets harder and harder to set and release Eventually it won t move at all And that means the howitzer might start moving when you don t want it to PS 718 Mea AS G 2m d e dn cR Lube overrun brake with WTR here 5 SEP 12 COMPLETE Hager Open the right and left rear doors 12272 Position the two latches so they engage the striker plates on the inside of each rear door YEAH IT LOOKS LIKE YOU MANAGEP TO DISABLE THE 992 2 YOU USED FOR TOWING TOO MERE LITTLE PREP WORK BEFORE TOWING 2 Install each latch by reusing the screws and flat washers You ll Ammo Carrier need to replace the lock washers Do not tighten the screws yet Make sure locking latch engages striker plate before tightening screws M2 M3 Series Bradleys When towing a disabled vehicle
38. ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI protection Since that SOUM was published the Army has stopped issuing steam cleaners The AAC for steam cleaners NSN 4940 00 186 0027 NSN 4940 00 473 6218 and NSN 4940 01 025 9856 has been changed to L local purchase But the GFCI requirement of SOUM 00 016 is still in effect The requirement can be met in two ways Connect the steam cleaner or power washer plug into power supply outlet with GFCI protection system certified by a licensed electrician Or Connect the steam cleaner or power washer to an electric supply cord with built in GFCI 250 volts AC or less single phase Attach a tag to the cord that says IAW UL 1776 If you buy a new steam cleaner or power washer make sure it meets the Underwriters Laboratory UL Standard for Safety 1776 High Pressure Cleaning Machines It needs to have been tested and certified as meeting the requirements of a nationally recognized testing laboratory NRTL NRTLs include UL the Canadian Standards Association CS A and Intertek Testing Services NA Inc ETL If you have questions contact Misty Mills at DSN 786 4518 586 282 4518 or email misty l mills civ mail mil or Nathaniel McIntyre DSN 786 4141 586 282 4141 or email nathaniel e mcintyre mil Q mail mil PS 718 36 SEP 12 Ammunition GOSH THIS PA Et PAINT 16 ALL DIS PAINT IS OVER ME SNUFFIN BE UB YOU NEED vo CLEAN BE OUD
39. ial CDL training program back in 1996 Training for most Army commercial vehicles like buses or M915s is now handled by unit master drivers or installation troop schools Many Army vehicles have air brakes now Air brake qualifications can be added to the Equipment Operator s Qualification Record either the manual DA Form 348 or automated 346 E version or to the US Government Motor Vehicle Operator s Identification Card OF 346 5984 Finally even though the official Army CDL course is kaput you can still refer to TC 21 305 100 The Military Commercial Driver s License Driver s Manual Aug 96 If you have a CAC you can grab this oldie but goodie at https armypubs us army mil doctrine DR pubs dr aa pdf tc21 305 100 pdf Also check out the Army Driver Standardization Office ADSO website at http www transchool lee army mil adso adso_index htm If you have questions about driver qualifications or training contact ADSO at DSN 539 1859 1955 804 765 1859 1955 or email benjamin o hickman mil mail mil or jeffrey e skinner4 civ mail mil HIE Mat D7G Tractor THIS MUP 16 MURDER ON MY SPROCKET BEARINGS Wii in mud is murder on the dozer s sprocket bearings Water and dirt can get past the seals and into d f Pump grease in here N the bearings causing corrosion that eats at the SN e x A bearing s polished surfaces Worn bearings knock the dozer s track out of alignment
40. ing up toner spills NSN 7045 01 417 3206 brings a package of five replacement vacuum bags Do not use this vacuum to clean the inside of your printer It could generate too much static electricity that can damage internal components If you need to clean inside your printer use compressed gas duster HERE S A Item NSN SUMMARY 152 Compressed gas duster 7930 01 398 2473 MENTIONED 7045 01 412 1482 or Nome Laser printer cleaning sheets 5045 01 450 4376 ARTICLE Anti static cleaner Anti static wipes Vacuum cleaner Bags for vacuum cleaner These NSNs are not on the AMDF Order them on DD Form 1348 6 and put NSN not on AMDF in the REMARKS block rs 5 Pw 545 a Dear Half Mast Would you happen to have an NSN list for different lengths of the CX 73303 VRC power cables used with our vehicular radio sete Cables come in a variety of sizes Dear Mr G L H I ll go you one better Sir Not only will I list the CX 13303 VRC cable lengths and NSNs also list the SINCGARS vehicular radios and their installation kits They re all in this table length in feet Cable NSN Used with Installation Installation Kit 5995 01 SINCGARS Radio Kit NSN 5895 01 m __7_ 291 30 AN VRC 89 91 92 MK 2834 VRC 42370 7 291 1130 AN VRC 87 88 90 MK 2852 VRC 431387 Don t settle for just a few tidbits Get the whole story Read SB 11 131 2 Vehicular Radio Sets and
41. j NATIONAL Ep G STOCK NUMBERS OP HAVE BEEN WANN 222 WW SSS TWO KITS AND Aa ASSOCIATED KETAN Y gt COMPONENTS MAKE A NOTE ere Arne m Rhine Air Inc The mobile helicopter MANSY fuel tank respiratory amp MAV 17 Mobue mgr a protection kit F Mob Helicopter Pe Yank entilating Kit Stock Nummer 4370 47 581 9773 Operation and Maintenance Manual The electric driven erem explosion proof mobile helicopter fuel tank ventilating kit Pump m istiory wives far use wah 135 yait sigis pata 63 Mt AC Current NSN 4920 01 583 5563 These containerized kits are components of the new modernized Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Tool Crib shop set and the Aviation Unit Maintenance No 2 shop set A92 The commercial manuals are available for viewing on the JTDI website https upw jtdi mil The site is CAC enabled Once you ve logged in click on the AGSE tab then click on EQUIPMENT in the list PS 718 23 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email All Aircraft VET Bo PAST BUDDY I NEED E eem A TAG FOR de i NOT SO FAST gt EVERY ONE OF A RA NNN I GOTTA SOLDIER m TURN IN THESE COMPONENTS gt E N NOTHING GOES SUPPORT UNTIL YOU
42. le nd sedes Bu ODDO E Gl information In the reason for repairable condition block do not just write INOP I E URPON SAOP Veita ine ecu deditos ee uid cote efl Ri 1 1500 328 23 for proper condition tag usage That says nada to the support folks leaving them scratching their heads and kicking For example s la onents nem Need to know how to complete your unrepaired part right back to you Instead describe in exact detail what s going are green tag g ed for repair but tag See DA PAM 738 751 on with the component Follow DA PAM 738 751 and local SOP for use of the they re actually unserviceable Ec remarks block for any required information condemned and should be 5000 red tagged by the unit Check UNSERVICEABLE REPARABLE TAG MATERIEL UR the Source Maintenance and INSPECTION AcTIVTY CONDITION Recoverability SMR code first EEE 2 to make sure If you don t do a thorough job support will end up doing unnecessary work When this happens it delays turn around time for other components that actually need repair So pay attention Don t send a component to support until you have done all that you can do at your maintenance level based on the TM the maintenance allocation chart MAC and the SMR code pe oo Follow SOP and ome STAMP AND DATE DA PAM 738 751 to complete green tag SERIAL NO LOT NO DD F
43. lt HOLD ON THERE PARDNER YOU DON T ETCH NUMBERS ON MY M242 SGT P M THAT RUINS ITS PROTECTIVE COATING Dear Half Mast We are seeing units etching the ID number on the track and bolt assembly for the M242 automatic gun Should they be doing this NON Dear Sergeant G B No don t etch on any part of the M242 That ruin the weapon s protective r V coating which leads to corrosion The best way to ID the track and bolt assembly is to store it in an empty M 7 ammunition can and write the 242 serial number on the outside of the can If the track and bolt assembly has already been etched use a paint marker to blot out the etched numbers Treat the area with SFL to prevent corrosion 4 L PS 718 39 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email di ll HIMARS POINT DRAIN YOU RE SOPPING WET I BET You JUST DRAINED THE HYDRAULIC RELIEF VALVE Editor s note Great way to prevent a hydraulic bath Remember that bleeding daily prevents fluid buildup Your support needs to follow the procedures from IETM 9 1055 1646 13 amp P for removing the old air bleed valve and installing the 90 degree pipe fitting It goes like this WARNING Isopropyl alcohol vapors are toxic Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapors or contact with skin Use adequate ventilation Solvent is flammable and should not be used near an open flame Fire extinguishers should be readily a
44. ns a loose connection causes hydraulic oil in the power steering pump to back up When oil can t flow and has no place to go guess what All that pressure causes the pump to crack and leak Enough of a leak means no oil causing the pump to burn out Then you re stuck with a dead head pump and a Husky without power steering Do yourself a favor and make sure the couplings are good and tight when you remove or reinstall an access door Also when the couplings are removed during maintenance make sure the locking bearings in the female coupling slide back and forth freely Stuck couplings may be clogged with dirt and sand Damaged couplings Replace the female coupling with NSN 4730 01 554 8869 and male coupling with NSN 4730 01 555 5385 MAKE SURE COUPLINGS a 7 75 Back of vehicle ICT CHECK COUPLINGS ee THE BACK OF E THE VEHICLE TOO ay joints gets overlooked because it s directly under the middle of the vehicle You have to crawl under the excavator to find it Without lube friction will KO the ball joints When it s time to lube read and heed the CAUTION in Note 18 of LO 5 2420 224 12 Give the fitting no more than five pumps of lube from a hand held grease gun Pumping in too much lube will split open the ball joint s rubber torsion boot A split boot lets lube leak out and water get in pumps ce Drain Air Tanks OQ it goes without saying that you
45. or half mast us army mil Internet address RAYMOND T ODIERNO General United States Army Chief of Staff Official PS the Preventive Maintenance Monthly Marum JOYCE E MORROW Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Army 1219501 https www logsa army mil psmag pshome cfm PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly ISSN 0475 2953 is published monthly by the Department of the Army Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 Periodical postage is paid at the Huntsville AL post office and at additional mailing offices Postmaster Send address changes to PS The Preventive Maintenance Monthly USAMC LOGSA AMXLS GP 5307 Sparkman Circle Redstone Arsenal AL 35898 5000 Issue 718 TB 43 PS 718 Approved for Public Release THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MONTHLY Distribution is Unlimite September 2012 SOLDIER I VE GOT SOMETHING FOR YOU ANP YOUR UNIT ANP BELIEVE ME YOU VE EARNED IT ll pe bot d t i F a n i AT i E a 7 j L f amp 0 a we 4 EG Ke ET WHO HAS ACHIEVED EXCELLENCE IN THE ARMY FOR THIS YEAR NO IT S NOT CARS IT S PILES OF PS MAGAZINE WE RE TALKING ABOUT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO GET THE WORD OUT AND PREVENT MAGAZINE PILE UPS gt _ 8 AY a Va SPREAD THERE S A PILE
46. raph continues to draw power from the batteries Stop battery drain by ordering a battery disconnect switch kit with NSN 5930 01 494 9353 If the installation instructions are missing from the kit refer EM 0305 or TM 9 2330 360 24P Dear J D Consider your search done The safety wire s not in TM 9 2320 387 10 or TM 9 2320 387 24P But it comes as part of a safety wire NSN 4210 01 542 3071 And there s more You already know the manual release switch on your up armored HMMWV s AFES has a safety wire But you might not know there are no procedures to replace the switch guard safety wire or to inspect it TACOM LCMC wants to fix that by making the safety wire a PMCS item Then you ll know what to do if the safety wire is broken or removed TM 9 2320 387 10 and TM 9 2320 2320 387 24P will be updated to include safety wire PMCS information In the meantime safety wire the manual release switch guard in the down guarded position on the AFES if it isn t already Just get the safety wire also called the anti pilferage seal you need which includes the wire and seal and follow these instructions 1 Make sure the switch guard is in the down guarded position 2 Insert the safety wire through the hole in the switch guard and into the lower tab below the switch 3 Insert both ends of the wire into the safety seal Pull the wire tightly to ensure the switch guard is secured in the down guarded position 4 Use a crimping
47. ries FOV GIVE RAMP ROPE A Fi CREWMEN THERE S NO GREATER LETDOWN FOR THE RAMP ON YOUR M13 SERIES VEHICLE THAN A FRAYED OR BROKEN WIRE ROPE THE RAMP S WIRE ROPE SNAPPED NO ROPE MEANS THE RAMP CANT BE RAISEP OR LOWERED YOU CAN YOUR VEHICLE 16 NMC PREVENT THAT BY GIVING THE WIRE WHEN THE RAMP 15 ROPE A GOOD COMPLETELY RAISED THE CLEANING EVERY WIRE ROPE RETRACTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OR THE FLOOR PLATES 1 500 MILES ANY DIRTY WATER THERE SOAKS THE ROPE AND WASHES AWAY ITS LUBRICATING GREASE DIRT MOISTURE CLING TO THE WIRE STRANDS GIVE CORROSION THE FOOTHOLD IT NEEDS With the ramp in the fully open Raise and lock the ramp With the ramp fully open and again with the ramp Wipe off any excess IN AREAS OF HIGH HUMIDITY YOU MAY NEED TO CLEAN THE ROPE MORE OFTEN HERE S WHAT TO position use a general purpose Clean rope scrub brush and cleaning compound with general NSN 6850 00 227 1887 to clean the purpose wire rope Scrub the rope vigorously scrub brush in the direction of the wire and cleaning strands to remove dirt and debris Never use a wire brush to clean the ramp s wire rope A wire brush will destroy the protective galvanized finish on the wire strands Rust will soon follow Clean the remaining portions of the rope from inside the vehicle Again use a general purpose brush and cleaning compound to do the job Make sure
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50. the general idea is to get it back without further Hatch Latch Lever Is No Kick off damage That includes not damaging the vehicle that s doing the towing But that s exactly what can happen when you re using your M992A2 ammo carrier After removing the padlock from the lock lever GETTING INTO THE to tow another vehicle Either a tow bar or tow cables can hit against the left and right DRIVER S HATCH IS A don t kick the lever to open the hatch You might get rear door locking latches whenever you make a sharp turn 22 it open that way but enough of that abuse can bend When that happens the latches are bent If the hit s hard enough to break the TO MAKE IT EVEN EASIER or even break off the lever And think of the wear and attaching hardware you can lose the whole latch 4 RAN EE M tear on your foot Before towing another vehicle with your carrier you ll need to remove both THE PROCESS Instead press down on the hatch and push the lock locking latches Each latch NSN 2540 01 525 7167 is held in place with four lever toward the right side of the vehicle It s OK to screws NSN 5305 00 068 0511 four lock washers NSN 5310 00 984 7042 and use your foot to do this Just don t rear back and kick four flat washers NSN 5310 00 773 7618 for the end zone Remove locking bracket and hardware Repeated kicking can damage lock lever PS 718 6 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of these articles to save or email M113 Se
51. until the air tank for the truck s tailgate and material control system MCS is drained This seldom happens because the tank is in the back of the vehicle under the tailgate s cover But when the temperature drops condensation gets into the air lines and solenoid controlled air cylinders That condensation during operation makes the tailgate become sluggish or lock up Dumping operations come to a halt because the tailgate won t open or close So pull the air tank pull cable to let any water out Release the pull cable when all the water and air have drained This procedure is shown as Step 16 of the operator s PMCS in TM 5 3805 264 14 amp P Dec 05 w Ch 1 Feb 11 AL SEP 12 Training CDL Progra WHA WHAT MA NO I M HAPPENED DA 224 WHERE PAKT OF T REAL WORLD lem LAS AMELIA COOPER mar E EARS 0 5 COOFER HOFFA c AER DALE m e d m HN Dear Half Mast I ve been trying to find information on the Army commercial driver s license CCDL training program Our platoon sergeant says we need to get endorsements for air brakes now but I m having no luck finding any info on CDL training I m sure read about it somewhere Am just imagining things Soo Pi Dear Sergeant D T First the good news rest easy you re not dreaming up a mythical course The bad news is the Army ended the offic
52. urret Every gunner knows the Avenger s turret is so cramped you practically have to step outside to change your mind So when you climb in and out of the turret be careful where you put your feet Too many gunner s hand stations and other turret components get KOed by feet every year Climb in the turret by putting your left foot on the step on the left side of the turret and then your right foot on the left side of the seat Climb out by reversing that Don t do it any other way Don t toss things in the turret or use it for storage Duffle bags and rifles bounce around and break stuff like the sight mount The units W103 cable can vibrate loose during operation If it gets too loose it can become a fire hazard Feel the cable for looseness during your WEEKLY and BEFORE PMCS and tighten it with a strap wrench if necessary 4 y L gt Remember the gages need to be calibrated yearly by TMDE Feel W103 cable for looseness NY and tighten if necessary ay Rena And don t forget to track how many rounds the M3P fires After 1 250 rounds it needs to be completely disassembled cleaned inspected and lubed PS 718 A5 SEP 12 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email 4 Use a lint free cloth and soft brush to 7 Replace the toner cartridge and the clean inside the toner compartment paper trays Wipe away dust spilled toner and bits of 8 Clean the rollers with cleaning sheets pap
53. ut it on printer cool down for an hour before some scrap paper so it doesn t cleaning dirty the floor or your desk printer THE PROCEDURES WILL DIFFER ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER BUT GENERAL THEY WORK LIKE THIS Open the control panel and click on the printer icon or a printer utility program Once you re in the printer software look for features such as maintenance toolbox or utilities One of these should lead you to a cleaning program Execute the cleaning program PS MORE Repeat the cleaning if needed PS 718 47 12 Click here for a copy of this article to save or email Clean the Outside Cleaning the outside of your printer keeps it looking new Cleaning the vent grills promotes a steady airflow and prevents the buildup of heat that ruins internal components 1 Turn off the printer and unplug its power cord 2 Dampen a lint free cloth with water or anti static cleaner NSN 6850 01 463 5809 Wring out all excess moisture You can also use anti static wipes NSN 7920 01 295 8918 that are pre moistened TU Use anti static 3 Wipe down the outside of the printer S cleaner to wipe Don t let any fluid get inside Ne down outside 4 Remember to thoroughly wipe off the of printer vent grills Clean vent grills for steady airflow Another method is to use vacuum cleaner NSN 7910 01 423 9525 to clean the outside of the printer It s also good for pick
54. ute ISSUE 718_ SEPTEMBER 2017 B c mmm gt COMBAT VEHICLES 2 TOOLS I we M1 Series Tank Electronic Component Shorts M1 Series Tank Air Intake Cleaner Stryker Ramp Door Tension M119A2 Towed Howitzer Brake Lubing cca SMALL ARMS M992A2 Ammo Carrier Towing Caution M2 M3 Series Bradley Hatch Latch Lever M113 Series FOV Ramp Rope WHEELED VEHICLES Up Armored HMMWV AFES Safety Wire MISSILES M1070 Battery Switch HMMWV Seatbelt Assembly HIMARS Drain Cock Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 40 41 M915 Shock Absorbers Firefinder Radar Maintenance Tips 42 43 M917A1 A2 Dump Truck Tailgate Air Tank Avenger Missile System PM 44 45 Commercial Driver s License Training Program Ended 14 Steam Cleaner Pressure Washer Electrical Tips UTM Ammo for Training Use M66 Ring Mount Usage M16 Series Rifle M4 M4A1 Carbine Rail Systems M242 Bolt Etching Caution AN CCE MHE ROUTE p SOLDIER SUPPORT 46 CLEARANCE D7G Tractor Sprocket Bearings Hose Assembly 15 MK III VMMD Husky Maintenance Tips SEE Lubing lt 2 COMMO ELECTRONICS 130G Grader Air Tank Draining M9 ACE PM Pointers SINCGARS Radio Power Cable Lengths T AN GRM 122 Radio Test Set Circuit Cards X ZN AVIATION A ees Laser Printer Cleaning Maintenance Tips UH 60 AH 64 CH 47 Series AGPU Power Caution 22 23 Helicopter AGSE Kits 23 Condition Code Tags 24 25 PWC Paint Not Authorized 26 LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT GCSS Army Cleans Up Unit Dat
55. vailable when isopropyl alcohol is used 1 Use an acid brush and isopropyl alcohol to clean the threads of the bulkhead adapter pipe elbow and the replacement air system bleed valve Make sure all Mg sealant is removed from the bulkhead adapter BREE gg 2 Use the acid brush to apply a thin coat of pipe sealant NSN 8030 01 218 0321 to the threads of the bulkhead adapter and pipe elbow 3 Install the pipe elbow on the bulkhead adapter and hand tighten it Make sure it points down Dear Editor The drain cock for the HIMARS hydraulic relief Bleed the air system valve has a problem It points straight out When daily including the you open the valve the fluid sprays right on you launcher hydraulic which creates a mess It s not a great idea to system bleed valve at get hydraulic fluid on your clothing or skin the rear of the three Prevent that mess by installing an elbow pipe vehicle air tanks fitting that makes a 9O degree turn and points down NSN 4730 00 720 3170 P N 115 B John Sanders CAGE L2H09 gets the fitting That way any Lockheed Martin fluid goes right into a container Ft Sill OK drain cock points fitting Then follow the rest of the air bleed valve installation procedures called out in IETM 9 1055 1646 13 amp P see Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir Air Bleed Valve Removal and Installation including the HCS maintenance follow on procedures see HCS After Maintenance Follow on Proc
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57. you clean all of the wire rope including what s wrapped around the pulleys and hidden underneath the floor plates Wear leather gloves to protect your hands as you dry the rope Using a wiping rag make sure you wipe in a spiraling motion following the direction of the strands to remove all the cleaning compound When done the rope should be completely dry in the closed and locked position give the wire biter rope a light coat of CW II chain wire rope and MA exposed gear grease Get a 10 Ib can with NSN 9150 01 534 7828 or a 35 Ib can with NSN 9150 00 530 6814 OF COURSE IT S ALSO A GOOD IDEA KEEP THE HULL UNDER THE FLOOR PLATES CLEAN AND DRY CW II with a clean wiping rag Up Armored HMMWVs AFES SAFETY Wire ANSWERS OH GREAT ONE YOU RE MY LAST HOPE DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE NSN FOR THE WIRE SEAL ON MY 1 6 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM CAFES CONTROL SWITCH TWO MOUNTAINS Dear Half Mast OVER YOU NEED TO I m having a tough TALK TO HALF MAST time finding the NSN for the wire seal on my M1165A1 HMMWN s automatic fire extinguishing system CAFES control switch cover I ve carefully searched in the TM but can t find it Can you help J D M1070 Battery Switch Dead batteries and the M1070 HET tractor seem to go hand in hand especially when the vehicle sits idle for a long time After shutdown the clock on the tractor s tachog
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