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The U.S. Army's Preventive Maintenance Magazine
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Logistics Management: Stock Alert for M119A3 Howitzer Trunnion Bolt
January 27, 2021
— The M119A3 howitzer’s trunnion bolt, NSN 5305-01-567-9244, can suffer catastrophic failure when installed. In every instance of failure, the damage has the same noticeable characteristics: Either the socket head cap screw shears in a clean break near the end of the screw shank, or the head separates from the shank where the two pieces join...
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Maintenance Training: Find Every Chance to Teach
January 22, 2021
— Listen up! The next time a vehicle comes into the shop with an apparent low tire psi, ask the operator if they have a tire gauge. Then ask them how to check the tire’s psi. You might be surprised to find out what they don't know or are just embarrassed to ask. Rather than get angry or shrug your shoulders, such a confession is the perfect opportunity to teach and train. ...
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M119A2/A3 Towed Howitzers: Trunnion Bolt Inspection
January 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...
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PS Magazine: Help Us Help You
December 23, 2020
— Each day, emails from Soldiers and DoD civilians all over the world come into PS Magazine seeking answers to challenges they're facing while maintaining their vehicles and equipment. And each day, Half-Mast or a member of his team replies. In order to help you, help us by providing as much information as possible about the problem...
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M1A2 SEPv3 Tank: Keep Engine Timer Powered Up
December 2, 2020
— Crewmen, it’s critical that you make sure circuit breaker 1 (CB1) on your M1A2 SEPv3 tank’s power interface box (PIB) is turned on at all times. Why? Because the timer that records how many hours your tank’s engine has run is powered by the engine memory unit (EMU) harness connected to the PIB...
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UTAP: You’re Just a Click Away!
November 17, 2020
— This article initially appeared in PS 798 (May 19), p. 20-21. TACOM’s Unit Training Assistance Program, UTAP, provides approved training materials for a variety of TACOM-managed equipment...
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M1128 MGS Stryker: Protect HIRE Shipping Container From the Elements
November 6, 2020
— When you order and receive a Hughes Infra-Red Equipment (HIRE) sensor, NSN 6650-01-599-6753, for your M1128 MGS Stryker, do not store the cardboard shipping container outside where it can get wet from rain, sleet or snow!...
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AVLB: Heavy Assault Scissoring Bridge Upgraded Weight Limit
November 3, 2020
— Heads up! Army engineers have upgraded the allowable weight limit for the heavy assault scissoring bridge (HASB). The new HASB military load class (MLC) rating has been upgraded from MLC 95 to MLC 115 (MLC 120 for caution crossing)...
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M113A3 FOV: Inspect Rebuilt Engines for Proper Belt Tension
October 22, 2020
— Reading and heeding this article can save your unit $46,000! Be aware that some units are receiving rebuilt M113A3 engines from the supply system with coolant pump belts that aren’t properly adjusted, resulting in overheating engines and even engine fires...
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Stryker: Protect Vehicle from Extreme Cold
October 21, 2020
— Parking your Stryker overnight or longer in below zero temps can take a toll on your vehicle. Here are some things you can do to protect your Stryker from biting cold temps and make sure it’s ready for the next mission...
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