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M1270 MMPV: Easily Access Slave Receptacle
June 30, 2022 — Dear Editor, my shop discovered a problem with the M1270 MMPVs that are equipped with the interrogation arm enabler system. The problem is that the access door to the slave receptacle hits the system’s hydraulic motor. Here's the fix... ... MORE

M871 Semitrailer: Drill Drain Holes in Storage Boxes
May 24, 2022 — Dear Editor, we support a transportation unit with 120 semitrailers. The semitrailers carry a mounted storage box that holds all the BII tools, chains and binding equipment. The storage box costs about $680 and the stored equipment about $1,000. Here's some need to know info... ... MORE

M1078A1 FMTV: Culprit for Cab Power Loss
April 7, 2022 — Dear Editor, my unit has had some issues with our M1078A1 FMTVs losing all cab power. The culprit is the battery disconnect relay assembly going bad. Here's a quick and easy fix... ... MORE

AN/PVS-14 NVD: A PMCS Primer
April 6, 2022 — An electronic tech inspector shares a few basic tips for maintaining the AN/PVS-14 monocular night vision device, NSN 5855-01-432-0524. Read on to learn more... MORE

Communications: M20 Antenna Info
March 7, 2022 — In support of maintenance information message (MIM) CECOM-MI-22-01003, CECOM is reaching out to units regarding M20 antennas. Read more to discover what additional information is available... MORE

FMTV: Watch for Pests in Exhaust Ports
March 2, 2022 — Dear Editor, while conducting maintenance on our FMTVs, we got readings that led us to believe an anti-lock braking system (ABS) valve was bad on one of our FMTV’s wheels. Here's what we learned... ... MORE

Corrosion: Cleaning is Key to Prevention
December 6, 2021 — Dear Editor, I’m an allied trades/small engine supervisor at the 406th AFSB. We’re constantly informing Soldiers of the importance of keeping vehicles and equipment clean. Get more info here... ... MORE

M978A2/A4 HEMTT: Bent Bracket Blocks Manual Control
November 16, 2021 — Dear Editor, please let PS Magazine readers know that a support bracket underneath the M978A2/A4 HEMTT tankers can interfere with the manual control (MC) V1 emergency valve if the bracket gets bent. Read the scoop here... ... MORE

M149 Water Trailer: Don’t Learn Safety by Accident!
October 28, 2021 — During a training exercise in March 2021, a Soldier suffered a serious foot injury while disconnecting a full M149 water trailer from the prime mover. Here's how and why... MORE

MEP-531A TQG: AC versus DC Voltmeter
July 27, 2021 — Dear Editor, I work with CECOM as a Power and Environmental Systems LAR. I need to alert power generation system maintainers of a parts mix-up in the 2kW MEP-531A tactical quiet generator’s (TQG) TM 9-6115-673-13&P (Jun 10). ... MORE

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