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M1089A1P2 FMTV: UTAP Training Guides Available
September 7, 2022 — If you need maintenance training for your FMTV wrecker, UTAP has added the Operator/Maintainer Student Guide (Mar 19) and the Operator/Maintainer Instructor Guide (Mar 19). Here's the scoop... MORE

HEMTT: Parking Brake Problems? Check Exhaust Port
September 7, 2022 — Parking brake problems with the HEMTT could potentially be caused by a clogged exhaust port at the end of the parking brake valve exhaust hose which will cause the parking brake to fail. Read about it here... MORE

Ground Vehicles: Lead-Acid Battery Storage
September 1, 2022 — Flooded cell and absorbed glass material (AGM) batteries can be stored and charged in the same container as long as you follow the guidelines in TM 9-6140-200-13 (May 11). We’ve got the details here…... MORE

M1120A2 HEMTT: NSN for Hook Arm Cylinder Assembly
August 25, 2022 — The hook arm cylinder assembly for M1120A2s was replaced by the M1120A4’s. To get the newer assembly, use NSN 3040-01-642-5340... MORE

Fuel Tankers: Correct NSNs for Rear Axle Parts
August 11, 2022 — The TM lists incorrect NSNs for some rear axle parts for the M967A1P1, M969A1P1 and M969A2P1 fuel tankers. Get the correct NSNs here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Shocking Truth behind Defective Batteries
August 3, 2022 — Warfighters, new batteries are often returned to the Army supply system as unserviceable after only a few days or weeks. Did you know that very few of these new batteries prove to be defective at all? As shocking as that sounds, it’s true! Get the facts here... MORE

HMMWV: Lug Nut and Stud Basics
August 3, 2022 — Soldiers, IETM 9-2320-387-13&P (Mar 21) tells you to hand tighten lugs nuts before you reach for that impact wrench when you’re installing a wheel onto the geared hub of your HMMWV. That’s because if you cannot easily hand tighten a lug nut to the stud, then either the lug nut or the stud is probably bad. Here's what you need to know... MORE

M1101, M1102 Trailer: NSN for Shock Absorber
July 29, 2022 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m trying to replace a shock absorber on an M1101 trailer. However, FED LOG shows the shock absorber, NSN 2510-01-190-3862, as AAC V. That means it’s a terminal item. Can my unit still order them or is there a new NSN? Short answer is yes to both... ... MORE

M200A1 Trailer: Testing Handbrakes
July 27, 2022 — Maintainers, TACOM is aware that procedures for testing the handbrakes on the M200A1 trailer aren’t in TM 9-2320-205-13&P (Sep 14). Until the TM is updated, use MIL DTL-45150N (Jun 15). Get the testing steps here... MORE

Tactical Vehicles: Five Steps to Install Batteries Right
July 26, 2022 — Corrosion kills tactical vehicle batteries. The good news is that five (5) simple steps during battery installation can beat corrosion and extend battery life. Get the steps here... MORE

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