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M9 ACE: Keep Rollers Rollin’
July 8, 2020 — Without lube, ejector guide rollers in the earthmover’s bowl will lock up. A roller that won’t turn on one side of the bowl causes the ejector to bind or drag on the other side of the bowl. ... MORE

Aircraft: FOD Control is a Must
July 8, 2020 — Foreign object debris (FOD) is the culprit behind foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft. FOD can come from the most unsuspecting places, like a pebble stuck in the sole of your boots, hardware that’s been left behind after maintenance or just general debris not cleaned up... MORE

M66 Ring Mount: Installation Kit for FMTV Has New NSN
July 8, 2020 — The old NSN for the M66 ring mount installation kit for your FMTV has been discontinued. Get a new kit using NSN 2540-01-570-2405... MORE

Aviation: Take Control of CORROSION
July 7, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jul 19), p. 25. Mechanics, aircraft multipin electrical connectors are the electrical interface between the aircraft and avionics systems. The failure of just one electrical connector could lead to a minor system failure at best, or a catastrophic failure at worst... MORE

AH-64E: Keep Moisture Out of NIU
July 6, 2020 — The AH-64E Apache’s nitrogen inerting unit (NIU), NSN 1560-01-587-1028, is designed to reduce oxygen in the aircraft’s fuel cells to prevent combustion... MORE

Soldier Support: The Mystery of MREs
July 1, 2020 — The shelf life for meals, ready-to-eat (MREs) is somewhat of a mystery. Do they ever expire? How can you tell? Is it in the taste? (What taste?) All joking aside, these are valid questions. The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence oversees military rations. They have a webpage with MRE info. Click MORE... MORE

M88A2 Recovery Vehicles: Fender Mount Upgrade Kit
July 1, 2020 — Mechanics, there’s a new rear fender mount upgrade kit available for your M88A2 recovery vehicle. Currently each rear fender mounts to three hinges on the rear of the vehicle. Two of the hinges are welded to a small tab on the hull... MORE

Publications: Dive into the EIR Digest
July 1, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 765 (Aug 16). The Equipment Improvement Report (EIR) and Maintenance Digest is a quarterly publication and the information expires two years from its publication date. The EIR Digest, a technical bulletin, covers all the categories of equipment managed by the TACOM life cycle management command (LCMC). ... MORE

M915A5 Truck: VORAD Sensor NSNs
July 1, 2020 — You can no longer get the M915A5 tractor truck’s vehicle on-board radar (VORAD) sensor and bracket, NSN 5340-01-576-5334, as a single item. Instead, you’ll need to order the sensor and bracket separately... MORE

Up-armored HMMWV: IVEE Windshield NSN Replacement
June 30, 2020 — The up-armored HMMWV’s improved vehicle emergency egress (IVEE) left-hand windshield, NSN 2541-01-560-7677, and right-hand windshield, NSN 2541-01-560-7680, have been canceled by TACOM... MORE

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