M119A3 Towed Howitzer: Use Correct Brake Fluid
By | April 13, 2023
The only authorized brake fluid for the M119A3 howitzer is MIL-PRF-46176. Other types of brake fluid can cause the brakes to lock up and catch fire. Read on for more info…...
M777A2: Keep Towing Lunette Tight
By | Dec. 14, 2022
This article originally appeared in PS 721, p. 9 (Dec 12). Keeping towing lunette tight reduces risk of damage to the muzzle brake's tow bracket. Keep reading to learn more...
M119A3 Towed Howitzer: New -23 TM Will Replace -24 TM
By | June 23, 2022
Crewmen and mechanics, here’s a heads up that TM 9-1015-260-23 for the M119A3 towed howitzer TM is set to be published in summer of 2022 and will include some updated maintenance information. The -23 will replace TM...
M119A2/A3 Towed Howitzers: Trunnion Bolt Inspection
By | Jan. 7, 2021
If your unit has M119A2/A3 howitzers, inspect the four (4) trunnion bolts on each howitzer right away! There could be a problem with the trunnion bolts, NSN 5305-01-567-9244, which could make them fail...
M777A2 Howitzer: Solar Charger NSNs
By | Sept. 24, 2020
Keep the two (2) 12-volt batteries in the M777A2 howitzer’s 24‐volt system fully charged with the solar charger. It’s listed as Item 83 in WP 0098-38 of TM 9-1025-215-10 (Sep 19)...
M777A2 Howitzer: Solar Charger Keeps Weapon Ready to Fire
By | Jan. 13, 2020
Crewmen, your M777A2 howitzer operates on a 24‐volt system with two (2) 12‐volt batteries. Those batteries are crucial to operating the howitzer. Unfortunately, howitzers can spend many days sitting in the motor pool between...
M119A3 Towed Howitzer: Avoid Sticky Firing Pin
By | Aug. 1, 2019
Crewmen, if your M119A3 howitzer is having firing pin problems, listen up! You can keep your howitzer firing downrange by checking that the firing pin is in place and the retaining plunger is not stuck down...