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M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Can a Tension Dynamometer Be Used for Load Testing?
June 8, 2022 — Logistics assistance representatives (LARs) often receive questions about whether a tension dynamometer can be used instead of stacked weight or another type of load when load testing the M88A2 recovery vehicle. In short: no. Here's why... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Don’t go off the Rails with Secondary Cargo Loads
June 6, 2022 — On Pages 11-15 of PS 758 (Jan 16), we told you that when equipment, palletized cargo or small vehicles are loaded onto or into the cargo areas of trucks or trailers transported by rail, it’s called a secondary cargo load. Get more info here... MORE

Stryker: Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Air Accessory Manifold
June 1, 2022 — Maintainers, ever wondered how the Stryker’s air accessory manifold functions? Or what’s the best way to identify and isolate manifold problems? This article answers those questions, so read on about this critical Stryker component... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: Follow TM When Separating Transmission
May 25, 2022 — Mechanics, avoid expensive damage by making sure you follow the TM when separating the M88A2 recovery vehicle’s transmission from the engine. The proper procedures are in TM 9-2350-292-23 (May 22). Read on to learn more... MORE

Bradley: New Software for LRUs to Work
May 12, 2022 — Maintainers, new or upgraded line replaceable units (LRUs) for the Bradley M2A3 and M3A3 Bradley Fire Support Team (BFIST) require an updated Vehicle Version Identification (VVID) to make sure the new hardware will work as intended. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

Joint Assault Bridge: Authorized Grease Changes
May 12, 2022 — Maintainers, there are changes to the grease authorized for the Joint Assault Bridge (JAB). Keep reading to learn what they are... MORE

Heavy Assault Scissoring Bridge: Authorized Grease Change
May 10, 2022 — Maintainers, the authorized grease for the heavy assault scissoring bridge (HASB) has been changed. Grease, Automotive and Artillery (GAA) is no longer authorized for the HASB. Be sure to only use MIL-G-21164 grease... MORE

M1A2 SEPv3 Tank: Use Correct Turret Lifting Kit
May 4, 2022 — HOT INFO: Maintainers, be aware that the M1A2 SEPv3 tank requires a new turret lifting kit, NSN 2590-01-692-8605. That’s because the new generation M1A2 SEPv3’s turret is heavier and has a different center of balance than the turret on older models, and its lifting kit requires a five (5) bolt center eye link, NSN 4933-01-692-8220. Read on to learn what you need to do to stay safe! ... MORE

Stryker: Field-Level Welding Repair Program
April 21, 2022 — There’s a new field-level welding repair program for Strykers called the Unit Welding Immersion Program (UWIP) that’s intended to help shorten the current turnaround time for welding-related faults. Click >> MORE... MORE

Bradley FOV: FBCB2/JBC-P Drive Corruption
April 8, 2022 — Maintainers, the Bradley’s computer drive that powers the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)/Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) can become corrupted if the system is improperly shut down or if the main vehicle power is lost... MORE

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