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M113A3 FOV: Stamp Out Engine Fires
January 9, 2020 — Listen up, crewmen and mechanics! Fires in the M113A3 engine compartment are happening way too often. And many of them are preventable. Most of these fires are possibly caused by fan tower and turbo failures, exhaust manifold leaks and fluid leaks in the hull. Preventive maintenance helps you avoid most of these problems. Here are the most common causes of engine compartment fires and how you can prevent them:... MORE

M2A1 Machine Gun: Install the M19 BFA the Right Way
January 7, 2020 — Some Soldiers out there are just doing it wrong! They're trying to install the M19 blank firing attachment (BFA) over the flash suppressor of the M2A1 machine gun. Spoiler alert: it won't fit!... MORE

FOSH: Put the Heat on Old Man Winter
January 7, 2020 — When icy winds are bearing down, the family of space heaters (FOSH) may be all that stands between you and Old Man Winter. Question is, can the FOSH depend on you to keep them operating?... MORE

Aviation: What’s Needed in a 72-Hour Survival Kit
January 6, 2020 — In an emergency aircraft situation, the first 72 hours are crucial to survival. You must have the right equipment. Always keep the following items on-hand before venturing out on a mission... MORE

UH-60 Black Hawk: Sun Shades Protect Aircraft from Heat
December 31, 2019 — UPDATED 3-27-2020... MORE

AN/FSQ-242: TM Hits the Reading Rack
December 30, 2019 — TM 11-5895-2076-13&P (Aug 19) is the new operator and field maintenance manual, including RPSTL, for the AN/FSQ-242 digital clock pulse generator synchronizer set, NSN 5895-01-666-9815. It’s commonly referred to as the precision timing rack or PTR... MORE

MTRCS NSN: Don’t Get Hosed
December 23, 2019 — Heeding this article could save your unit an unexpected $1000+ upcharge. Dear Editor, I’m bringing an NSN discrepancy to your attention that we recently discovered on the multi-temperature refrigerated container system (MTRCS). ... MORE

M192 Tripod: PM Tips to Keep Your M192 in Tip-Top Shape
December 19, 2019 — It’s important to conduct good PMCS to keep your M192 tripod in tip-top shape. Make sure to remove any carbon and dirt that may be on the M192 mount... MORE

Aviation: Foreign Object Debris Leads to Foreign Object Damage
December 19, 2019 — Photo by Charles RosemondPS readers in the aviation community,When it comes to foreign object debris (FOD) and foreign object damage (FOD), there’s a very informative article on Pages 7-10 of the October 2019 issue of Flightfax. The story gives great information about FOD and covers housekeeping, tool control, loose hardware, aircraft covers,... MORE

621G Scraper: Weekly Lube a Must
December 19, 2019 — Operators, the right amount of lube in the right place means smooth operation for your 621G scraper. And here are a few places that especially need your attention... MORE

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