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Tag: Towed Howitzers

M777A2 Towed Howitzers: Cold Weather PM Tips
September 13, 2023 — Cold weather can take a toll on your M777A2 howitzer. But preventive maintenance can help keep your howitzer firing. Read on for more info…... MORE

M777A2 Towed Howitzers: Inspect Cannon Tube for Cracks Immediately
August 11, 2023 — A crack in the M777A2 howitzer’s muzzle brake keyway can lead to cannon tube failure. That will damage the howitzer and could seriously injure personnel. Read on for more info…... MORE

M119A3 Towed Howitzer: Use Correct Brake Fluid
April 13, 2023 — The only authorized brake fluid for the M119A3 howitzer is MIL-PRF-46176. Other types of brake fluid can cause the brakes to lock up and catch fire. Read on for more info…... MORE

M777A2: Keep Towing Lunette Tight
December 14, 2022 — This article originally appeared in PS 721, p. 9 (Dec 12). Keeping towing lunette tight reduces risk of damage to the muzzle brake's tow bracket. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

M119A3 Towed Howitzer: New -23 TM Will Replace -24 TM
June 23, 2022 — Crewmen and mechanics, here’s a heads up that TM 9-1015-260-23 for the M119A3 towed howitzer TM is set to be published in summer of 2022 and will include some updated maintenance information. The -23 will replace TM 9-1015-260-24 (May 13, w/Ch1, Jan 15). Read on to see how they'll differ... MORE

M777A2 Towed Howitzer: Don’t Let Cold Weather Chill Fire Missions
December 14, 2021 — Crewmen, your M777A2 towed howitzer needs extra attention in harsh cold climates. Here are some tips to keep your howitzer firing downrange even when the temps turn frigid... MORE

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... MORE

M777A2 Howitzer: Solar Charger NSNs
September 24, 2020 — Keep the two (2) 12-volt batteries in the M777A2 howitzer’s 24‐volt system fully charged with the solar charger. It’s listed as Item 83 in WP 0098-38 of TM 9-1025-215-10 (Sep 19)... MORE

M777A2 Howitzer: Solar Charger Keeps Weapon Ready to Fire
January 13, 2020 — Crewmen, your M777A2 howitzer operates on a 24‐volt system with two (2) 12‐volt batteries. Those batteries are crucial to operating the howitzer. Unfortunately, howitzers can spend many days sitting in the motor pool between uses. The batteries slowly drain until they're at a low state of charge (SOC). Then when it's time for the next mission, your digital fire control equipment system (DFCS) won’t be ready. Read on to discover ways to avoid this problem... MORE

M119A3 Towed Howitzer: Avoid Sticky Firing Pin
August 1, 2019 — Crewmen, if your M119A3 howitzer is having firing pin problems, listen up! You can keep your howitzer firing downrange by checking that the firing pin is in place and the retaining plunger is not stuck down... MORE

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