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Stryker: Inspect and Tighten Commander’s Hatch Hinge Bolts
July 17, 2020 — Crewmen, the outboard side of the 1128 MGS Stryker commander’s hatch hinge has four (4) bolts that can loosen from vibrations during normal vehicle operations. Loose bolts can fall out, shear off or be stripped from their steel inserts, all of which can damage the hatch. Worse, the hatch can fall and seriously injure someone!... MORE

CRESS: Detecting Precursors of Homemade Explosives
July 15, 2020 — Did you know the Army is now fielding the Chemical Reconnaissance and Explosive Screening Sets (CRESS) to infantry brigade combat teams (IBCTs)? Units that don’t have CRESS yet need to buy them based on mission requirements. ... MORE

MTRCS: Slap a Patch on Oil Drain Line
July 15, 2020 — This Letter to the Editor originally appeared in PS 774 (May 17), pp. 53-54. Dear Editor, we recently received two new multi-temperature refrigerated container systems (MTRCS). We received both the MTRCS01, NSN 8145-01-534-3597, and the MTRCS02, NSN 8145-01-592-9018, and found the same problem on each of the systems... MORE

CBRN: M61 Canister Packaging Inspection Criteria
July 15, 2020 — Are there any opened M61 canisters, NSN 4240-01-529-2289, lying around in your unit’s work area? If so, uh oh! Those canisters need to remain sealed in their original packaging to maintain shelf life... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicle: New Auxiliary Winch Cover
July 15, 2020 — Mechanics, there’s a lightweight, flexible cover available for your M88A2 recovery vehicle’s auxiliary winch... MORE

TPU Fuel Water Separator: Vent Valve NSN
July 13, 2020 — The manual vent valve on top of the Tank & Pump Unit (TPU) 50 GPM fuel water separator has a new NSN. NSN 4820-01-613-6865 replaces NSN 4820-00-407-2581 in TM 10-4330-232-12&P (Sep 91). Make a note of the change... MORE

MLRS: Don’t Select Override Before You Verify
July 13, 2020 — Dear Editor, Some MLRS crews are making a big mistake during operations. They’re selecting the OVERRIDE Programmable Function Key (PFK) when a warning is displayed on the Gunner Display Unit (GDU) without first verifying the fault. ... ... MORE

I Own This: June 2020 Nominees
July 9, 2020 — PS Magazine’s I Own This campaign is designed to recognize Soldiers and Marines who exemplify the highest standards of care for their assigned vehicles and equipment and contribute in meaningful ways to their unit(s) overall maintenance and supply posture. In short, they live and breathe readiness. Here are the nominees for June 2020... MORE

MedLog: KAVO Dental X-Ray Apparatus Tip Sheet
July 9, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC) routinely publishes medical maintenance equipment tips sheets. The tip sheet below provides maintenance and sustainment tips on the X-ray Apparatus Dental, LIN: X38819, NIIN: 01-677-4553, Model: KAVO PRO 2... MORE

M1101/M1102 Trailers: Landing Leg Wheels Update
July 9, 2020 — The single pin caster wheels for the M1101/M1102 trailer’s landing legs have been replaced by a 4-bolt caster, with the same NSN 5340-01-611-2350. This 4-bolt caster appears as Item 7 of Group 1507 in TM 9-2330-392-13&P (Dec 12)... MORE

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