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M192 Machine Gun Mount: T&E Inspection Criteria
January 24, 2020 — Proper PMCS is important. That’s true even when it comes to the M192 machine gun mount’s traverse and elevation (T&E) mechanism. ... MORE

MEDEVAC: TM Part Number Correction for Bumper/Spring Assembly
January 24, 2020 — TM 1-1520-237-23&P (Jan 19) shows the rescue hoist’s crushable bumper/spring assembly as Item 23 in Fig 14-4 of WP 3415. The TM lists NSN 5340-01-512-0408 and PN BL-12750-3 for this item... MORE

M249 and M240 Machine Guns: Tag the Barrels
January 24, 2020 — Soldiers, your M240 and M249 machine guns have two or more barrels. As you probably know, the barrel has to be gaged to the weapon. So make sure they’re marked with the weapon serial number. Otherwise, confusion can occur... MORE

eMCSUs: I’ll Take Hardware for 20,000
January 24, 2020 — Enhanced Micro Central Switching Units (eMCSUs) are found in both the Command Post Platform (CPP) and Command Post Communication System (CPCS). Both 8-channel and 16-channel versions convert radio signals to digital signals, and vice versa. However, eMCSUs with serial numbers less than 20,000 are not compatible with the latest software patches. The only known solution is to load older software, such as the 14 series... MORE

M113A3 FOV: Inspect Personnel Heater Exhaust
January 23, 2020 — Crewmen, the last thing you want during cold weather operations is a leak in your M113A3’s personnel heater exhaust piping. Exhaust leaking into the crew compartment can cause serious injury or even death. Take these steps to avoid harm... MORE

NCO Guide Updated
January 23, 2020 — Training Circular (TC) 7-22.7, The Noncommissioned Officer Guide, has been updated for 2020. The 150-page TC covers everything from the history of the NCO corps to present-day concerns, such as property accountability and leadership styles. ... MORE

All Aircraft: Easier Corrosion Treatment
January 23, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 797, pages 24-25. Mechanics, data collected from DA Form 2410, Component Removal/Repair/Install/Gain/Loss Record, indicates that various magnesium housings on aircraft suffer from corrosion. Corrosion on aircraft magnesium housings is a top cost driver for all airframes... MORE

AGSE: Looking For Aircraft Trailer Parts?
January 23, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 799, pages 26. Dear Sergeant Blade, we have an aircraft maintenance trailer and are having problems finding repair parts in FED LOG. Can you help with parts?... MORE

Black Hawk/Apache: Check Retention Pins
January 23, 2020 — Mechanics, there are nonconforming pins for the actuating rings of the inlet guide vane (IGV) in the field. These are or need to be replaced by the Aviation Support Battalion (ASB). Read on to learn why and how... MORE

AGSE: New Tool Kit Available for Aircraft Armament Repairers
January 22, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 801, pages 20-21. Aircraft armament mechanics, having the right tool is essential for good PM. MWO 1-1500-50-5 makes that possible by modernizing the three-box legacy Individual Aircraft Armament Repairmen Tool Set (IAARTS) and converting it into a new, one-box Aircraft Armament Repairer Tool Kit (AARTK)... MORE

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