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M68 Reflex Sight: Long-Term Storage and the Battery
May 9, 2022 — Operators, if your M68 reflex sight is stored with its battery installed for a long period of time, here’s what can happen and how to avoid it... MORE

I Sustain This: April 2022 Nominees
May 6, 2022 — PS Magazine’s I Sustain This campaign is designed to recognize civilian sustainers who exemplify the highest standards while maintaining equipment to meet combat readiness requirements and stay in the fight, even under the most arduous of circumstances. This month, we had one civilian sustainers nominated for this program. Read on to learn about this nominee and their contributions to Army readiness... MORE

HEMTT A4: NSN for Headlamp
May 6, 2022 — Mechanics, need a headlamp (headlight) for your HEMTT A4 truck? Get the NSN here... MORE

M969A3 Fuel Tanker: TM Lists Wrong NSN for Shutoff Valves
May 5, 2022 — Refuelers, Item 1 in Fig 107 of TM 9-2330-330-23P (Dec 15) lists the incorrect NSN for the shutoff valves for the retail hose reels. They’re shown as R and P in Item 1, Fig 107 below. Get the info here... MORE

AMCOM Has New Podcast
May 4, 2022 — What can the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) do for you? That's the question central to their new podcast. Read on to find out more... MORE

M1117 ASV, M1200 AK: Say Goodbye. It’s Turn-in Time!
May 4, 2022 — Maintenance leaders, the Army added the M1117 armored security vehicle (ASV) to the Master Divestiture List (MDL) in April 2019. ASVs have been replaced with the M-ATV. That means as of September 2021, all ASVs are considered excess, and should be directed for turn-in to Sierra Army Depot (SIAD) RIC: B2F, DODAAC: W62G2X. More info here... MORE

M1A2 SEPv3 Tank: Use Correct Turret Lifting Kit
May 4, 2022 — HOT INFO: Maintainers, be aware that the M1A2 SEPv3 tank requires a new turret lifting kit, NSN 2590-01-692-8605. That’s because the new generation M1A2 SEPv3’s turret is heavier and has a different center of balance than the turret on older models, and its lifting kit requires a five (5) bolt center eye link, NSN 4933-01-692-8220. Read on to learn what you need to do to stay safe! ... MORE

Utility Helicopters: JTDI VS UHPO
May 4, 2022 — Mechanics, if you’ve accessed the JTDI Technical Publications and the Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) websites and thought they appeared identical, you’re right; they are. Read on to find out more... MORE

MEDEVAC: 2022 Hoist Training Schedules
May 4, 2022 — Mechanics, it’s that time again for training on the rescue hoist ground support equipment (RHGSE) by Zephyr and the BL-29900-30-1 external rescue hoist by Breeze-Eastern. Check out the training schedule linked in this article... MORE

MEDEVAC: Prevent External Rescue Hoist Corrosion
May 3, 2022 — Mechanics, corrosion control is an ongoing fight and it’s no different for the Breeze-Eastern external rescue hoist, PN BL-29900-30-1. Click to find a PDF with more info on controlling corrosion before it begins... MORE

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