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FMTV and HIMARS: TACOM Safety Message for Cab Raise Procedures
December 28, 2022 — According to TACOM GSAM 23-004, the FMTV A1, FMTV A1P2 and HIMARS maintenance and operator TMs will be updated with new cab raise procedure and crush hazard WARNINGS. You’ll need to read the message, but first read this article…... MORE

TPU: Tiedown Kits and Instructions for FMTVs
December 20, 2022 — The tiedown kit listed as Fig 13 in TM 10‐4930‐236‐13P (Dec 12) and as Item 21 in the components of end item (COEI) list was used for the old M939 trucks, not FMTVs. Read on for more info…... MORE

FMTV: Mixing Goodyear® and Michelin® Tires
December 20, 2022 — You can mix Michelin® 395/85R20 XZL+ Load Range J and Goodyear® 395/85R20 MV/T Load Range G tires on FMTVs. Read on for more info…... MORE

FMTV: Program ECM for New Engines
December 13, 2022 — ECMs installed on new FMTV A1 and A2 truck engines are blank and require programming at the unit level, and the procedures are in TACOM MIM 23-004. Get the scoop here…... MORE

FMTV: Don't Drill Drain Holes in Headlight Rings
December 12, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 793, p. 12 (Dec 18). It’s still acceptable to drill a hole in HMMWV headlight retaining rings; just don’t do it for FMTVs. Here’s the info…... MORE

FMTV: Updated Procedures for CTIS Semiannual Check
October 4, 2022 — There’s an updated semiannual check for the CTIS wheel valve assembly that’s not in the IETM yet. Get the procedures here…... MORE

FMTV A1P2: Cab Lifting Cylinders
September 23, 2022 — There are two (2) different types of lifting cylinders shown in the IETM with different NSNs for the cab of FMTV A1P2s. The two (2) types are different lengths and cannot be installed on the same truck because the length difference will prevent the cab from raising or lowering properly. Here’s what you need to know…... MORE

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

FMTV: Replacement NSN for Air Dryer
July 14, 2022 — Mechanics, the FMTV’s air dryer that’s shown as NSN 2530-01-524-7892 (PN N-50011-H) in IETM 9-2320-333-23&P (Jun 19) has been replaced.. Keep reading to get the new NSN and more... MORE

FMTV: Tire and Wheel Assembly Changes Hands
June 30, 2022 — Maintainers, historically the FMTV LTAS tire and wheel assembly, NSN 2530-01-571-5857, was managed by DLA as a consumable item. However, beginning in August 2022, this item will be transferred to TACOM for management as a repairable wheel assembly. TACOM needs your help... MORE

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