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TPU Fuel Water Separator: Vent Valve NSN
July 13, 2020 — The manual vent valve on top of the Tank & Pump Unit (TPU) 50 GPM fuel water separator has a new NSN. NSN 4820-01-613-6865 replaces NSN 4820-00-407-2581 in TM 10-4330-232-12&P (Sep 91). Make a note of the change... MORE

MLRS: Don’t Select Override Before You Verify
July 13, 2020 — Dear Editor, Some MLRS crews are making a big mistake during operations. They’re selecting the OVERRIDE Programmable Function Key (PFK) when a warning is displayed on the Gunner Display Unit (GDU) without first verifying the fault. ... ... MORE

I Own This: June 2020 Nominees
July 9, 2020 — PS Magazine’s I Own This campaign is designed to recognize Soldiers and Marines who exemplify the highest standards of care for their assigned vehicles and equipment and contribute in meaningful ways to their unit(s) overall maintenance and supply posture. In short, they live and breathe readiness. Here are the nominees for June 2020... MORE

MedLog: KAVO Dental X-Ray Apparatus Tip Sheet
July 9, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC) routinely publishes medical maintenance equipment tips sheets. The tip sheet below provides maintenance and sustainment tips on the X-ray Apparatus Dental, LIN: X38819, NIIN: 01-677-4553, Model: KAVO PRO 2... MORE

M1101/M1102 Trailers: Landing Leg Wheels Update
July 9, 2020 — The single pin caster wheels for the M1101/M1102 trailer’s landing legs have been replaced by a 4-bolt caster, with the same NSN 5340-01-611-2350. This 4-bolt caster appears as Item 7 of Group 1507 in TM 9-2330-392-13&P (Dec 12)... MORE

M9 ACE: Keep Rollers Rollin’
July 8, 2020 — Without lube, ejector guide rollers in the earthmover’s bowl will lock up. A roller that won’t turn on one side of the bowl causes the ejector to bind or drag on the other side of the bowl. ... MORE

Aircraft: FOD Control is a Must
July 8, 2020 — Foreign object debris (FOD) is the culprit behind foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft. FOD can come from the most unsuspecting places, like a pebble stuck in the sole of your boots, hardware that’s been left behind after maintenance or just general debris not cleaned up... MORE

M66 Ring Mount: Installation Kit for FMTV Has New NSN
July 8, 2020 — The old NSN for the M66 ring mount installation kit for your FMTV has been discontinued. Get a new kit using NSN 2540-01-570-2405... MORE

Aviation: Take Control of CORROSION
July 7, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jul 19), p. 25. Mechanics, aircraft multipin electrical connectors are the electrical interface between the aircraft and avionics systems. The failure of just one electrical connector could lead to a minor system failure at best, or a catastrophic failure at worst... MORE

AH-64E: Keep Moisture Out of NIU
July 6, 2020 — The AH-64E Apache’s nitrogen inerting unit (NIU), NSN 1560-01-587-1028, is designed to reduce oxygen in the aircraft’s fuel cells to prevent combustion... MORE

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