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Up-armored HMMWV: ABS/ESC Maintenance Info
July 28, 2020 — Up-armored HMMWV (UAH) vehicles with antilock braking system/electronic stability control (ABS/ESC) were fielded in 2019. ABS/ESC makes your unit’s HMMWVs safer, enhances handling during emergency braking and reduces the risk of vehicle rollovers. ... ... MORE

Aviation: Safety of Flight Messages Save Lives
July 27, 2020 — Sometimes there are problems with equipment that are serious enough to warrant an immediate, force-protection alert to the field to avert expensive repairs, ensure safety and save lives. In the aviation community, these alerts come in the form of safety of flight (SOF) messages... MORE

M2 and M2A1 Machine Guns: Not All Parts Are Interchangeable
July 27, 2020 — Although the M2 and M2A1 .50-cal machine guns look alike, they aren’t. So when units swap parts from one model to the other, they risk damaging the weapon and injuring Soldiers. If your unit has both machine guns, keep the weapons and spare parts separated in the arms room to prevent any mix-ups. ... MORE

HMMWV: Troop Seat Interface Kit Canvas NSN Update
July 27, 2020 — A unit recently searched IETM 9-2320-387-24P (Mar 14) for the canvas piece that’s part of the troop seat interface kit. But when they ordered NSN 5325-01-628-4842 shown as Item 17 of Fig 405, only the hook and loop fastener arrived... MORE

Containerized Batch Laundry: No PDISE Needed
July 23, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 778 (Sep 17), pp. 50-51. When it comes to powering your containerized batch laundry (CBL), NSNs 3510-01-527-2209 and -2210 (LIN C28019), less is more, operators... MORE

Shadow: Pegasus Oil Still OK to Use?
July 21, 2020 — Dear SFC Blade, There are questions from Shadow maintainers about the type of oil that’s used in the aircraft. We aren’t certain how the oil issue started, but there’s some concern the Pegasus oil used in the Shadow has changed in color. Soldiers are questioning why the oil has a different color, but not a different part number... MORE

M9 ACE: Exhaust Hose Reminder
July 20, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 724 (Mar 13), p. 14. Mechanics, do your armored combat earthmover a favor by not stepping on the exhaust hose inside the vehicle’s engine compartment. Sure, the hose looks like a convenient footrest while you’re working on the engine, but your weight will break the exhaust clamps. ... MORE

Aircraft: Flying Helicopters in Thunderstorms
July 17, 2020 — Pilots, if you’ve ever been in a thunderstorm while flying your helicopter, you know it can be treacherous for the aircraft, your crew and equipment. Before you even encounter a thunderstorm, check out Army Regulation (AR) 95-1 and Training Circular (TC) 3-04.5 to get up to speed on what to do if your helicopter is caught up in a thunderstorm... MORE

Lakota: Use Only Authorized Equipment!
July 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 785 (Apr 18), pp. 24-25. Ground handling wheels and the tow bar are the only two pieces of ground handling equipment authorized for your Lakota!... MORE

Lakota: Heat Blanket Protects Engine Cowlings
July 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 782 (Jan 18), pp. 22-23. Have you noticed discoloration or blistering on the inside of the Lakota’s engine cowlings near the exhaust? That discoloration is caused by the intense heat generated during prolonged hovering and ground run operations... MORE

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