TB43-0239 Maintenance in The Desert
TB43-0239 Maintenance in The Desert
TB43-0239 Maintenance in The Desert
15 May 03
Maintenance
in the
Desert
This TB is devoted to
PM tips that will stand
you in good stead in the
heat and sand.
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Table of Contents
Wheeled Vehicles
M1112 Water Trailer Landing Leg ................................................................... 1
M1112, M149-Series Water Trailer Tank Cleaning ...................................... 2-3
M1112 Water Trailer Bearings ......................................................................... 3
M149A2 Water Trailer PM Checklist ........................................................... 4-6
M1112 Water Trailer Faucets ........................................................................... 7
Tire PM ........................................................................................................ 8-9
Lead-Acid Battery PM .............................................................................. 10-12
Cooling System PM .................................................................................. 13-15
Air Induction Systems .............................................................................. 16-18
Combat Vehicles
Roadwheel Grease Fitting Caps ...................................................................... 19
Track Component PM ............................................................................... 20-21
General Desert PM ................................................................................... 22-25
M1-Series Tank Transmission Overheating .............................................. 26-27
M1-Series Tank Air Induction System ...................................................... 28-31
M1-Series Tank Transmission Oil Spills ........................................................ 32
M1-Series Tank Main Gun Service Life ....................................................... 33
M1-Series Tank Mine Clearing Blade PM ................................................ 34-36
M1-Series Tank Mine Clearing Blade Motor Brushes ................................... 37
M113A2 FOV Engine Overheating .......................................................... 38-40
M88A1 Recovery Vehicle Roadwheel Relief Valve ....................................... 41
M109-Series SP Howitzer, M992A2 Ammo Carrier Air Cleaner Box ........... 42
M109-Series SP Howitzer, M992A2 Ammo Carrier Radiator Seals .............. 43
Missile Systems
Avenger Launcher PM .............................................................................. 44-45
Patriot PM ................................................................................................. 46-49
NBC Equipment
M40-, M42-Series Mask Canister Change Interval ........................................ 53
M12A1 Decon PM .................................................................................... 54-55
M17-Series, M12A1 Decon PM ..................................................................... 56
Soldier Support
Wood Handled Tool PM .................................................................................. 57
Personal Items for the Desert ................................................................... 58-59
Gloves for Heat Protection .............................................................................. 60
Safety Glasses .................................................................................................. 61
BLPS, SPECS, and SWDG Glasses ......................................................... 62-63
Collapsible Canteen Carrier ............................................................................ 64
3,000-Gal Water Tank Fill Limit ..................................................................... 65
600-GPH ROWPU PM ............................................................................. 66-67
600-GPH ROWPU Transportation ........................................................... 68-69
600-GPH ROWPU Filter Element Storage ..................................................... 70
600-GPH ROWPU Dust Caps ........................................................................ 71
Collapsible Tank Use, Repair and Disposal .............................................. 72-74
3,000-GPH Trailer-Mounted ROWPU Repair Parts ....................................... 75
Aircraft
Hydraulic Oil Contamination .................................................................... 88-89
UH-60 Console Cover .............................................................................. 90-91
Caps for Lines, Tubes and Fittings ........................................................... 92-94
Grease Application and Cleanup ..................................................................... 95
Sand Protection ......................................................................................... 96-98
Small Arms
General PM ............................................................................................... 50-51
M16-Series Rifle, M4/M4A1 Carbine PM ..................................................... 52
This TB supersedes TB 43-0239 dated 15 Oct 1990.
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TB 43-0239
Technical Bulletin
TB 43-0239
Headquarters
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Washington, DC 15 May 2003
Official:
JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
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Wheeled Vehicles
M1112 Water Trailer...
without
a little
latch
lube...
...I havent
got a leg to
stand on!
You cant unhook your M1112 water trailer from the towing truck if the landing
leg wont deploy. And the landing leg wont deploy if you dont take good care of
the release latch.
The release latch has no lube points,
so its usually ignored when its time
to lube the trailer. But then the latch
rusts in place and wont move.
Give your trailer a leg to stand on
by putting a few drops of OE/HDO oil
Lube pins here,
on the latchs release pins. Then, raise
then work latch
and lower the latch a few times to work
up and down
in the oil.
ahhh...
thats
better!
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1
dont
blame
me!!
If youre trying to
remember the last
time you cleaned the
tank on your water
trailer, its probably
too late...
...especially if
youve got a field
exercise
tomorrow!
i havent
been cleaned
in a year!!
Keep manhole
cover closed
M1112 Water
Trailer Bearings
The wheel bearing listed in TM 9-2330-397-14&P is for the bearing only.
To get the race and outer bearing assembly, order NSN 3130-00-100-5997
(Fig 13, Item 25). The inner bearing and race assembly come with NSN
3130-00-100-5303 (Fig 13, Item 22).
KEEP WATER
FLOWING
HEY, ROB!
WHY DID
YOU GIVE
ME THAT
TO DRINK!?
CMERE.
CHECK
OUT THIS
WATER!
Add these PM
pointers to
your minichecklist
before the
trailer heads
out to the
field.
YOU WERE
SPOSED TO
CLEAN OUT
THE TANK!!
we may
look
similar...
but im
safe
and
youre
not!
Im dyin
of thirst
here!
cant i
have a
little
water?!
a little is
the best
youll get
unless you
loosen the
nut on my
manhole
cover!
...can be cured by
loosening nut
Just
remember
to loosen
the nut...
...and youll
soon have all
the water you
can drink.
Tires...
a little
help
here...?
my dogs
are barkin
something
fierce!
Avoid Flats
you also
want to avoid
increasing the
chances youll
have flats.
Tires catch a lotta grief when you drive in the desert. Heat and terrain team up
to deliver a one-two punch that can KO your missionunless you are prepared by
PM.
Try not to run over overgrowth or brush that may have spines
and thorns that break off in tires and work their way through.
Youll have more leaks than you can handle.
I toldja
not to run
over that
brush!
During normal operations in an average climate, tires get hot as they flex under
a load. But they have a chance to cool off when the mission is done. When the air
temperature is high, the tires cant cool off, and the excess heat weakens them.
Since you cant do anything about the outside temperature, you can help by not
overloading the vehicle. An overloaded vehicle creates extra heat on the tires.
Take that heat off the tires by reducing the load. Plus, a reduced load will
reduce the chances that youll bog down in sand. This goes double for trailers
youre pulling. Keep them loaded as lightly as possible.
In Sand?
Some vehicle operators
manuals list a lower tire pressure for driving in sand. A
lower tire pressure gives more
flotation and traction in sand.
However, be sure to add air
back to those tires before you
drive on pavement.
During stops,
also look for
rocks caught
between dual
tires.
Rocks rub
holes in tire
sidewalls.
if youre
not hydrating,
it aint the
heat that gets
ya...its the
stupidity.
Boy, without
water, this
heat would be
a killer!
Hey! Dont
forget
about me!
Working in the heat means drinking lots of water so your body stays hydrated.
So you drink lots of water.
Working in the heat also affects the water in lead-acid batteries. So you have to
keep them hydrated, too.
Use tester
to check
electrolyte
Then operators should eyeball the electrolyte levels at least once a day if the temperature stays above 90oF for a week. The
level should be at least inch above the
top of the battery plates. If the filler hole
has a lip or an indicator at the bottom, it
should be filled to that.
Fill to
bottom...
not to top
Full charge
will be 1.280
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hey! im
dying of
thirst down
here!
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Cooling Systems...
Replace
missing
caps
this weather
is just adding
more heat to
my already
warm engine!
I think
youre too
charged up!
Thats my
current
joke! HaHa-Ha!
Engines
produce heat.
High summer
or desert
temperatures
just add
more heat.
Distilled
water
runs Deep!
ha-ha-ha!
Your vehicles
cooling system
must get rid of, or
control, that heat
if you want to
operate
under those
conditions.
Im
dyin
heah!
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The system
will do so,
if it can
work as
designed.
However, small
problems in the
cooling system,
like low coolant
level or cracked
hoses, quickly turn
into big problems.
Check coolant
level in radiator...
...or surge
tank
wait for
me to cool
down,
dude!
Add
coolant
only when
the engine
is cool.
Adding
coolant to a hot engine
can crack the engine
block or burst a seam in
the radiator.
A 60-40 mix
is best,
but maintain
at least a
50-50 mix of
antifreeze and
water to raise
the boiling
point of the
coolant so
it wont boil
away like
plain water.
Plain
water
Boiling
point 212o
Check the
protection level
with tester, NSN
6630-00-105-1418.
50% antifreeze
50% water
Boiling
point 226o
Use distilled
water, NSN
6810-00-356-4936,
in radiators if
its available. If
not, use potable
water. Ground
water contains
minerals that
will clog up
the radiator.
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remember
use only
clean water
from a
reliable
source!
60% antifreeze
40% water
Boiling
point 230o
make
sure
youre
using the
right
cap!
fIND ANY
OF THESE
CONDITIONS
AND YOULL
NEED A
NEW ME!
PUFFY
THIS IS
THE PLACE
TO BE!
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Wheeled Vehicles...
were your
first line of
defense in the
war against
sand and dust!
Make sure your air induction systemhoses, inlets, outlets, filter elementsis
in good condition from the get-go.
Cracks, tears, holes and loose clamps let sand and dust get into engines.
Clean air filter elements often
if
...check air
to keep engine performance high.
you see
filter element
red...
Keep a close eye on the air restriction indicator if your vehicle has
one. Once it turns red, stop!
Take out the
filter
element and
tap it to
knock out
most dirt.
Tap
element
with your
hand
Dont bang it
against
anything hard
because youll
bend its
sealing edge
or crush it.
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No restriction
indicator?
If that
doesnt free
up the element,
your mechanic
needs to wash
or replace the
element.
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...or wash
element
For air-cooled surfaces, keep them clean of oil and grease. These surfaces, part
of radiators, oil coolers and the like, transfer heat away from the water and oil
inside them as air flows past. Oil and grease attract dust and sand. The layer of
dust and sand keeps the air from entering and the heat from escaping, which causes
engine and transmission damage.
Combat Vehicles
what you
need are
some grease
fitting
caps!
keep an
eye on
air-cooled
surfaces!
Getting all the dirt, mud, and sand off your combat vehicles grease fittings
before lubing is important, crewmen. Using a dirty grease fitting forces dirt and
sand in along with the grease. Contaminated lube not only wont do its job, but it
can damage bearings and other components.
One way to ensure
Even capped
fittings should
clean fittings is to keep
be wiped off
em covered. Protective
before lubing,
caps, NSN 4730-00-289though.
8148, do a great job of
keeping grease fittings
That provides
unclogged and dirt-free.
extra insurance
So keep plenty on hand
against contamiand use em when doing
nated grease.
PMCS.
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Track Tension
Combat Vehicles...
my track
just cant
take all this
abuse
without PM!
Heat
Air temperatures of up to 120oF are bad enough, but sand absorbs the heat and
can get as hot as 165oF!
Those temperatures are extremely hard on rubber parts. Heat makes track shoes
soft and weakens their resistance to sharp rocks and plant spines. High temperatures also increase rubber/metal separation on roadwheels.
Pay special attention to shoes and
whoa!
Im gonna
roadwheels during PMCS. Replace shoes
need new
that are severely damaged or worn down to
track pads
after this!
the grouser.
Roadwheels with tread separation of 1
inch or wider ( inch or wider for M113series FOV, M992A2 ammo carrier and
M109-series SP howitzers) around 75 percent of the wheel should be replaced. Also,
replace M113-series FOV roadwheels that
have chunking across the width or more
of the outer rubber surface.
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i think the
heats made
my track
a little
loose!
Driving
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Combat Vehicles...
Whew!
this heat
is unreal!
Clean Air
ah, the
heat i can
handle...
Keep all air-cooled surfacesoil coolers and radiatorsfree of oil and grease.
These surfaces transfer heat away from the
oil and water inside as air flows past them.
Oil and grease attract dust and sand like
magnets. The heat cant escape and engine
and transmission damage are the result.
Keep oil
coolers
clean
when it
comes to the
air induction
system, it pays
to sweat the
small stuff!
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...its the
blasted sand and
dust that give
me problems!
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Clean Fuel
Track Maintenance
Its critical to keep fuel clean during refueling. Always wipe off the nozzle
before refueling. If you suspect theres dirt inside the nozzle, flush it out or take
the nozzle off and clean it. Keep the fuel nozzle capped when its not in use.
Blow away loose dust and sand from
the vehicles fuel filler opening before reBlow away dust and sand
moving the cap. When the fuel nozzle is
before opening fuel cap
in place, use a clean rag to close off any
gaps between the nozzle and the fuel filler
opening. That keeps blowing sand and dust
from getting into the fuel tank. Close the
fuel cap tight when youre finished.
No matter how careful you are, some
dirt is going to get into the fuel system.
That means draining the fuel filters to keep
Drain fuel filters
em from clogging.
at least daily
Draining the fuel filters also gets rid of
condensation that results from cool nights
and hot days. You may need to drain fuel
filters more than once a day to keep engine performance high, but they should
always be drained at least once a day to
keep water from diluting the fuel.
Clean Water
are you
sure that
waters
clean?
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Optics Care
Cover glass surfaces when theyre not being used. Scouring and etching by
sand and dust will ruin them. Thats especially true for sighting and fire control
equipment.
this sand
The buildup of dust on these surfaces can also deis killing
grade low-light vision. So keep surfaces as clean as
my optics!
possible using the specific cleaners called out in your
TMs. Optical lens cleaning compound, NSN 685000-227-1887, can be used if your TM does not list
one.
During dust or sandstorms, you might want to use
self-clinging plastic film to cover optics between missions. NSN 8135-00-043-5331 gets a 100-ft roll of
11-in wide film.
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M1-Series Tanks...
Mechanics,
there are
two ways to
clean the
transmission
oil coolers.
oh, great!
overheated oil
has ruined my
transmission!
The first way you can try on the spot. Open the right- and left-hand top grille
doors and both rear grille doors. Also, open the access cover to the plenum.
Clean out any debris or sand you see in the airway.
Then run the engine at tactical idle while pouring a couple of buckets of
water into the access holes. The fans propel the water against the cooler fins
hard enough to wash away most of the gunk thats causing the overheating.
Fan
forces
water
against
cooling
fins...
A sand-clogged
oil cooler means
an overheated
transmission for
your tank.
You can tell when things get too hot by the warning
light on the drivers control panel. Dont overlook it! If
the transmission goes down, your mission is over.
Watch for red
warning light
...and
cleans
gunk
off oil
coolers
If oil has turned the sand into a sticky mess, youll need to use the second
waya full-blown oil cooler washing. If that is not possible in the field, tow
dont drivethe tank to a location where the oil coolers can be properly cleaned.
once youve
cleaned the
inside...
...could you
hang up one of
those little tree
air fresheners?
Thanks!
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M1-Series Tanks...
back up!
give him a
little air,
willya!?
To operate at
peak performance,
the engine in your
M1-series tank
needs a lot of
clean, air.
They screen
out sand
and dirt so
that only
clean air
can get
through.
Keeping air
clean is the job
of the seals
and filters on
your tanks air
induction
system.
Precleaner
Trees and bushes make a good hiding place for your
tank, but they also result in clogged air precleaners.
Leaves that fall on or near the air inlets get sucked
onto the precleaner. Enough leaves will cut off airflow and lower power output.
Precleaner
surface
clean?
Precleaner
seal torn?
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A new seal
is useless,
though,
unless you
put it on
right. Heres
how...
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Skirt Seals
If youre having problems with clogged air cleaner intake filter elements (Vpacks), missing fender skirt seals could be the cause. Those rubber strips are there
to seal the area between the skirts and hull.
Missing seals let dirt and dust get sucked inside the fender skirts. The engine
pulls the dirt into the intake system where it clogs up the V-packs.
All the seals are important, but pay special attention to the seals at skirts 4, 5
and 6 on the left side of the vehicle. These seals are closest to the air intake grills
and can let in the most dirt.
NSNs for
the seals
are listed
here...
M1
M1A1
M1A2
M1A2 SEP
V-Packs
While the
V-packs are
out, inspect
the plenum box
and elements
for potential
problems...
Those three seals also deteriorate over time, so check each one by measuring
the depth of the depression made by the V-pack bead in the seal. If the depression
measures more than 3/16 inch, get the plenum box seal replaced.
Heres
another
way to
check the
seals...
The three V-packs on all tanks not equipped with the pulse jet system (PJS)
should be removed, cleaned and inspected after every operation in dusty, sandy
desert conditions. V-packs on PJS-equipped tanks are self-cleaning.
The preferred cleaning method
Use wand to
is the V-pack cleaning wand.
clean V-pack
Youll find info on the wand in the
unusual conditions section of
your -10-2 TMs operating instructions.
If the cleaning wand isnt available, shake the V-packs, making
sure not to hit them against anything harder than your hand. Brush
No wand?
dirt and dust from the elements
Shake V-pack
with your hand. Then, have the
gently
elements properly cleaned by your
unit maintenance folks as soon as
possible.
If the chalk line is broken, the V-pack may not be sealing correctly. So, get your
mechanic to install a new seal, NSN 5330-01-098-6807. Remember to wipe the
chalk off the V-pack bead and seal after testing.
This method works especially well if you are putting new V-packs in without
replacing the plenum box seals. But, its a good idea to put in new seals along with
the new V-packs whenever possible.
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...should
show up
here
M1-Series Tanks...
M1-Series Tanks...
looks like
you had a hard
time hitting my
transmission
oil filter neck
again!
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lets see...
we fired 20
rounds and the
temperatures
above 100o...
...so that
means we
record...
40 rounds!
hey, waitaminit!
temperature
doesnt affect
my rounds fired
count!
youre gonna
get my cannon
tube condemned
before
its time!
Flexible funnel
prevents oil spills
The M256 cannon tube on your M1A1/A2 tank isnt cheap, crewmen, so dont replace it before you have to.
When do you have to?
The safe service life of the M256 cannon tube is 1,500 equivalent
full charge (EFC) rounds. For some cannon tubes, when the
ammunitions ambient temperature rises to 100oF or higher, the EFC
count increased from one to two for each round fired.
There is no temperature sensitivity for M256 ammunition, so its
EFC count remains at one regardless of the temperature. See Page B5 of TM 9-1000-202-14, Evaluation of Cannon Tubes, for the straight
scoop.
Dont mistakenly enter the wrong number of rounds on the DA
Form 2408-4, Gun Record Card, just because its hot outside. If you
do, the tube will be condemned too early.
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Depth Adjustment
M1-Series Tanks...
OK! Lets
go! Weve
got a job
to do!
When youre training with the mine clearing blade, keep the adjusting plate set
at its shallowest deptheight inches. That prevents damage to your tanks engine
and the blades teeth.
I cant do my
mine clearing
job until you
do your pm
job!
Power Cable
Locking Plate
Motors
Water Damage
The travel lock linch pins, NSN 5315-01382-5953, should be put in the locked position whenever the mine clearing blade is not
in use. That keeps the blade from being accidentally dropped while the tank is moving.
Put linch pins in
locked position when
blade not in use
Your mechanic can replace a missing or damaged seal with NSN 533001-277-5647. New bolts come with
NSN 5305-00-269-3235. NSN 531000-637-9541 gets new lock washers.
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Keep a close eye on the locking plate, NSN 2590-01-2775628, for the blades mounting
pins. These C-shaped plates are
under a lot of stress and can crack
or break.
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Lifting Belts
M1-Series Tanks...
Take care of the mine clearing blades lifting belts and they wont let you down.
That means using the right lifting techniques.
During operations, always make sure you back the vehicle 8-10 feet before
lifting the blades. That keeps the blades from hanging up on anything thatll snap
the belts.
Never use the mine clearing blade
Replace worn
to recover mired vehicles or to lift
lifting belts
anything. Either the lifting belts will
break or the motors will burn out.
Never drive the blade through
concertina wire. Itll nick and cut
the belts. When that happens, your
mechanic has to replace them with
new belts, NSN 4020-01-289-8249.
its
no
use!!
My mine
clearing
blade just
wont lift!
hmm...could
be loose
brushes in
the motors.
Lubing
There are only six lube points on
each side of the mine clearing blade, but
they still get missed.
There are four lube points on each
of the travel lock assemblies. The rest
are at the base of the lifting straps.
Give each of these lube points a good
shot of general purpose aircraft grease
after every operation. NSN 9150-00145-0268 brings a 5-lb can of the grease.
and at base
of lifting belt
Now that youve got the mine clearing blade checked out, dont forget the tank.
The blades weight puts a lot of
Oil level should be
extra stress on your tanks suspenin middle of shock
sion system, so check the shock abhousing sight glass
sorber housings for leaks each time
you stop. If the fluid level is low,
add lubricating oil, NSN 9150-01439-0756, until it reaches the halfway point in the sight glass.
Never park your tank with the mine blade in the travel position for an extended
period. Lower the mine blade to the ground.
The mine clearing blade on an M1-series tank wont be clearing much of anything if the lifting mechanism, NSN 2590-01-277-0060, isnt working, mechanics.
But before your unit pays more than $7,000 for a new lifting mechanism, consider this: Every part is replaceable. Youll find them listed in Fig C-3 of TM 92590-509-23&P.
The number-one lifting mechanism problem is loose electrical brushes in the
motors. Thats especially true if the operator does a lot of combat drops or changes
the motors direction without first letting the mine blade come to a complete stop.
Reinstalling the brushes usually fixes the problem.
Check for
If not, the brushes may be burned
loose brushes
out. Install new brushes, NSN 5977inside motor
01-412-0758. Youll need four
brushes for each motor.
If the motors, NSN 6105-01-5029448, still wont work, you may need
to replace them. At $3,500 each,
thats still a lot cheaper than ordering a new lifting mechanism.
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M113A2 FOV...
What a
great
morning
for a
drive!
Remember to
warm me up
and shut me
down properly,
pal!
speak for
yourself! lack
of pm has me
suffering from
heat exhaustion!
Engine Warmup
When it gets
hot outside,
its a lot
harder to keep
your M113A2
carrier cool
on the inside.
Fact is,
overheating is
a leading
cause of
engine
damage.
But no
matter how
high the
temperature
goes, PM is
still the best
way to keep
your vehicle
running cool.
Coolant Levels
If you operate with low coolant levels, the
engine overheats and is ruined. So take a look
at the coolant level daily before operation. Be
sure coolant is within inch of the bottom of
the filler neck. Keep the level up at all times.
If the coolant level is low, have your mechanic give the system a complete inspection
for leaks.
Keep coolant level within
1/2 inch of filler neck bottom
Your engine will last longer if you always warm it up before you move out. Oil
drains out of bearings when the engine is at rest. You need to give the oil time to
circulate before you move your carrier.
Idle at 800 to 1,000 rpm for
After you start the engine, check the
3-5 minutes to warm up...
ENGINE OIL HI TEMP LO PRESS warning light. Make sure it goes out within
10 seconds. Then, set the hand throttle
between 800 and 1,000 rpm and let the
engine run for 3-5 minutes. That lets the
coolant and engine oil warm up.
Engine Shutdown
Before you shut off the engine,
run it in neutral at 800 to 1,000
rpm until you get a normal idle
temperature of 160-180oF on the
TEMP gauge. Then, set the engine back to idle (650-700 rpm)
for a few seconds. Finally, pull the
fuel cut-off handle to shut down
the engine.
shut down
properly
or you may be
shutting down
permanently!
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...and again
before shutdown...
...then pull
fuel cutoff
handle
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Air Cleaner
is the
indicator
red?
then its
time to
clean or
replace the
element.
Belts
The fan and generator belts can contribute to engine overheating, too.
When the belts get too loose, the fan and the coolant pump cant operate fast
enough to keep the engine from overheating.
Check the belts by pushing on them halfway beGet loose
tween the pulleys. If you
belts adjusted
can push either belt more
than 5/8 inch, get your mechanic to adjust them.
Check the idler adjuster
rod, too. If the rod is not
between the operating range
marks, tell your mechanic.
Radiator Fins
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Keep radiator
fins cleaned
Keep
equipment
off grilles
i dont get
it! I just
lubed those
roadwheels!
Most people dont work well under a lot of pressure. The same holds true for
the roadwheels on your M88A1 recovery vehicle, crewmen.
A roadwheel relief valve thats clogged with dirt and sand wont relieve pressure when you pump in new grease. The pressure grows until something gives
usually the hub seal.
When the seal goes, so does the Valve stem
lube. The result is burned-out bear- sticks?
ings.
Replace
So before adding new grease, use relief valve
a cloth to wipe away any dirt and sand
from the relief valve. Then pull out
on the valve stem.
If it slides out smoothly and pops
back in when you release it, the valves
OK. If it doesnt, replace it with relief
valve, NSN 4820-01-070-7670.
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hey, dont
forget me!
my air box
is pretty
dirty, too!
boy, am i glad
that exercise
is over! Ive
got a weeks
worth of dirt
to clean off!
M109-Series SP Howitzers,
M992A2 Ammo Carrier...
Another
hot day
in the
desert!
Yeah! And
with my worn
out shroud
seals, i
feel like Im
cookinG!
If it has been a while since youve cleaned the air cleaner boxes in your howitzer or ammo carrier, they need your attention now.
Thats because dust and grit collect all over the boxes even under normal conditions. During the heat and dust of the desert, things just get that much worse. The
air induction system exhaust fans just cant remove all the dust and grit.
So, next time you pull the air filters for cleaning, clean the air boxes, too.
First, brush off any dirt on the panel under the air filter. Next, open the two
plugs at the base of each air box and blow out all the dirt and sand with lowpressure airno more
than 30 psi. You have
Remove plugs and blow
to remove the blower
out sand and dirt
motor hose bracket to
get to the plugs on the
Paladins left air box.
If the dirt and sand
have
hardened
which is what happens
when water gets mixed
Brush dirt and
inyoull probably
sand from panel
have to break up the
mess with a knife or screwdriver before blowing it out.
Never clean the boxes by hosing them out with water. That leads to rust, which
causes even more clogging problems.
Got a hot-running engine in your M109-series howitzer or M992A2 ammo carrier? Theres a good chance the radiator shroud seals are to blame.
Those seals form an air barrier between the radiator and fan tower. That barrier
increases air flow through the radiator to keep the engine cool. If seals are missing,
torn, squashed or mangled, air escapes around the sides of the radiator. Engine
temperature goes up.
Have your mechanic check out
the shroud seals next time the
Replace worn or
packs out. If the seals are missmissing shroud seals
ing or damaged, hell order new
ones.
NSN 5330-00-102-9927 gets a
seal for the right or left side. NSN
5330-01-314-1439 gets a top or
bottom seal for the M109A6 and
the M992A2. A top or bottom seal
for the M109A2-A5 comes with
NSN 5330-00-899-5220.
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43
Missile Systems
Avenger Missile System...
No svml
pm means
stingers
cant
sting!
Vacuum dirt
out of SVML
Be Clean
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Remember that the coolant reservoir bottles are under 6,000 pounds of
pressure. When youre installing a
bottle in an SVML, make sure nobody
is standing behind the launcher. A
bottle can take off like a rocket if its
coupling malfunctions.
All that pressure can cause leaks if
you leave the bottles hooked up when
the Avenger sits for weeks in the motor
pool. To release the pressure on a
bottle, just open its quick-release clamp
and turn the bottle three times counterclockwise until you hear a hiss. Then
close and latch the quick-release clamp.
Dont let anybody stand behind the
launcher while you do this.
Keep people
away from
rear of SVML
when installing
coolant bottle
Connector for
captive flight
trainer is
delicate.
Be careful
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gwan,
get outta
here!
An AN/MPQ-53
radar whose
electronics are
overheating or
whose cable
connectors are
clogged with
sand wont be any
help to your
Patriot battery.
Fresh Air
The AN/MPQ-53 needs plenty of
fresh air to keep its electronics from overheating, especially in the desert. That
makes filters Job No. 1 during maintenance.
At least monthly (every other week
in the desert), check all eight vent screens
for dirt. Vacuum them if necessary.
Vacuum
Before powering up the radar, make sure
dirt vents
every vent is open.
The radars two A100 distribution box power panel filters, the A122 control
logic panel excitor filter and the filters behind the inverters are almost always
forgotten. They should be checked monthly (every other week in the desert) and
cleaned if necessary.
dont
forget to
check panel
and inverter
filters!
Cable Care
Inside the radar are numerous slender cables that require the proper
wrench. If you use your multipurpose
tool on them, you can twist the cables
and tear their wiring.
dont use
multipurpose
tools on
small cables
like this!
Use two
hands
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Cap the cables and radar connectors as soon as you disconnect cables. Otherwise, dirt and sand clog the connectors. If the caps have disappeared, tell your
repairmen and wrap the connectors in plastic.
Use
caps.
Any time youre rotating and lose power, dont power up again until you inspect the slipring for tangled cables or arcing. A cable may have fallen out of the
cable tray or the tray itself may be loose. If you continue to operate, cables rip out
or the whole slipring burns up. Check by manually rotating the radar to see if the
cables are clearing.
eyeball the
slipring for
tangled
cables.
Cable grips will help these big cables last by supporting the cables weight.
Order grips with NSN 5120-01-213-9538.
Never muscle antenna elements in place. An element should go in with just
slight pressure. If it doesnt, turn the element and try again. Forcing bursts the
antenna socket. The whole antenna has to be taken apart to fix one socket.
cable
grips
save
cables.
never
force
antenna
elements.
Radiating
Before you radiate, double check that the covers have been removed from the
comparator assembly and the antenna. If a covers left on, it reflects the RF energy
back down the wave guide and the radar becomes a microwave oven, cracking or
damaging the waveguide window and other components.
Make sure
antenna and
comparator
assembly are
uncovered
before
radiating.
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fold the
shroud
completely
flat!
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Small Arms
Small Arms...
Whats
wrong?
why wont
you fire?
Even
worse, it
mixes with
lube...
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phhpt! sand
has stopped my
moving parts
from moving!
Easy on lubrication.
That means at least
daily in the desert.
Something as quick
as wiping off the
outside of your gun
with a clean cloth
every chance you get
will help. Cleaning
that involves
disassembly should
be done only in
enclosed areas, like
your tent.
Otherwise, blowing
sand will defeat
your cleaning.
Sand blows in
places like the
muzzle and ejection
port and stops
moving parts.
ppft!
thats it
for me!
pffp!
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NBC Equipment
M40-, M42-Series Masks...
You
said it!
This sand is a
real killer!
You know the standard rules for taking care of a rifle, pistol, or machine gun in
the desert:
Clean your gun twice as often.
Pay special attention to the surfaces of moving parts like the bolt carrier.
Lube only internal parts.
Wipe down the outside of your weapon as much as possible.
But there are some additional tips for your M16 or M4/M4A1:
Use the protective dust cap, NSN 5340-00-880-7666, the 30-round magazine
bag, NSN 1005-00-193-8306 (that gets 500 bags), and M16 rifle cover, NSN 100500-809-2109, as much as possible to keep dirt out of the weapon and magazines.
Keep your ammo clean and clean the magazines before using them. Wipe out
the magazines with a dry cloth and check for any damaged parts. But dont lube
magazines. Lube attracts dirt and sand.
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53
Shutdown
M12A1 Decon...
Lets be
cool, daddiocool with
pm!
The M12A1 decon generates lots of heat while it operates, so you have to keep
it cool while its running and let it cool off before you shut it down. Otherwise, it
can suffer major damage, like warped pistons. So think cool.
Thinking cool begins with panels
Remove
off, shroud on. If the side panels are
panels before
left on while the M12A1 is running,
starting
heat cant escape. So before start-up,
remove all five panels.
But keep the engine shroud latched
in place. It directs cool air around the
engine for efficient cooling.
But the shroud wont do much
good if it doesnt fitand new shrouds
Shroud
dont fit. The shroud wasnt designed
latched?
for the M12A1. Support can make it
fit by using the info on Page 2-77 in
TM 3-4230-209-30&P.
Remember to adjust the engine air
control handle to the outside temperature.
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Let engine
run at 500-600
rpm for 10-15
minutes
your groovy pm
has, like, given me
a one-way ticket to
coolsville! Dig?
He says,
Thanks.
oh.
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Soldier Support
Tools...
this m17
checks out...
guess im done
for the day.
hey! Hey!
what about
me? pumps
need pm,
too!
no one did
pm on us.
now were
useless...
sob
whatsa
mattah
with you
guys?
Gasket
missing or
cracked?
Your repairman
can order new
gaskets with PN
13230E5325 from
Schleyer Pump,
(765) 643-3334.
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Wood handles on
pioneer and engineertype tools splinter
and crack, especially
when theyre exposed
to the elements.
When a painted
handle shows exposed wood, strip
and repaint it.
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To head off
handle damage,
keep these PM
pointers in
mind...
i cant wait
to get home!
this place
makes me
miserable!
Soldier Support...
its no fun
for me, either.
least i came
prepared!
hey, stand
downwind,
will ya!?
whew!
Headed for an
NTC rotation or
being deployed to
some other desert
location? Then
take a look at
the list of
items here.
Item
NSN
Qty/Size
Chapstick
Hydrogen peroxide
Adhesive bandage strips
Cotton swabs
Snake bite kit
Insect repellent
Insect repellent (controlled
release over 24-hr period)
Insect repellent, aerosol
Insect repellent (for wash
treatment of BDUs)
Insect sting kill swabs
Fly bait insecticide
Dust mask
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Talcum powder
Foot powder
Toothbrush, 6-in
Toothpaste, fluoride
Disposable wipes, premoistened, antibacterial
Disposable wipes, premoistened
Hand cleaner, pumice
Ear plugs, disposable foam
Goggles, safety
Sewing kit
Batteries, D-cell
Batteries, C-cell
Batteries, AA-cell
Batteries, AAA-cell
Batteries, 9-volt
6508-01-436-0607
6505-00-153-8480
6510-00-597-7469
6515-01-464-0432*
6545-01-281-1237
6840-01-003-9589*
6840-01-463-5455*
144 sticks
1 pint
100 x3-in strips
100
1
1 oz
4 oz
6840-01-278-1336
6840-01-345-0237
12 6-oz cans
12 kits
6510-01-045-3506*
6840-01-183-7244
4240-01-463-5449*
6505-01-121-2336
8465-00-045-4651
8510-00-817-0295
6505-01-008-3054
8530-01-293-1387
8520-01-303-4037
7930-01-423-1120
10
5-lb can
20
4-oz bottle
1 pair
9-oz can
45 gram container
12
12 3-oz tubes
60 sheets in
pop-up container
255 individually
packaged wipes
3-lb container
200 pairs
1 pair
1
4
4
4
4
2
8520-01-415-2929
8520-00-634-1594
6515-00-137-6345
4240-00-052-3776
8315-01-222-0680
6135-01-446-8310*
6135-01-446-8307*
6135-01-447-0950*
6135-01-446-8308*
6135-01-447-0949*
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http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/1884
http://www.ballystore.com/product/
index.jsp?productId=502809
http://www.kmart.com/product/
index.jsp?productId=502809
http://www.gijoes.com/product/
index.jsp?productId=502809
You can find other vendors by doing a web
search for solar shower.
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Size
NSN 810500-837-
Qty
4x4-in
6x6-in
8x8-in
11x10-in
12x12-in
7753
7754
7755
7756
7757
1,000
1,000
1,000
500
500
Safety Glasses...
Gloves
arent just
for cold
weather.
Without
gloves, your
hands get
scorched.
Protect your
hands with
these
gloves...
1
2
3
4
5
7871
7872
7869
7870
7868
ANTI-CONTACT GLOVE
SIZE
NSN 8415-00-227-
S
M
L
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believe
it or not,
theyre
safety
glasses!
1220
1221
1222
Dear Editor,
Safety glasses are vital for mechanics and operators who need protection
from small debris and sand when working at NTC or other desert environments.
Frame
Lens
NSN
Unfortunately, most safety glasses
Color
Color 4240-01-500dont provide any sun protection and are
Camouflage
Mirror
6116
so ugly that most guys wont wear them.
6161
I found the perfect solution when I came Camouflage Amber
6164
across some safety glasses that were re- Camouflage Grey
cently added to the supply system. These Camouflage Clear
6167
glasses filter out 99% of all harmful UV Black
Mirror
6169
light, have curved lenses to provide 180o Black
Amber
6171
of protection, and have adjustable temple Black
Grey
6173
pieces with four different size settings.
Black
Clear
6174
An additional plus is the cool frame and Metallic blue Mirror
6178
lens style.
SPC George B. Walsh
TNARNG
Athens, TN
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Eye Protection...
SPECS
if your
Size
NSN 8465-01-416-
20/20, try
4626
SPECS kit
4629
SPECS kit
4630
SPECS, gray
Regular
4633
SPECS, gray
Large
4635
8516
4628
SPECS, clear
Regular
4631
SPECS, clear
Large
4634
4632
Large
4627
SPECS case
4637
Retainer strap
specs eye
protection...
When you need
heavy-duty
eye protection,
you have three
choices...
1. Ballistic/laser protective
spectacles (BLPS) for soldiers
who need corrective lenses.
2. Special protective eyewear,
cylindrical system (SPECS) for
soldiers who dont need corrective lenses.
3. Sun, wind and dust goggles
(SWDG) for protection from
the elements.
Item
vision is
Regular
Large
Regular
Large
Regular
The SPECS kits each contains a clear ballistic protective lens in a frame, an
extra neutral gray ballistic fragment protective lens, a retaining strap, carrying case,
and extra temple pieces.
SWDG
NSN 8465-01-
All protective lenses for BLPS, SPECS, and SWDGs provide ballistic fragment
protection and are available in clear, neutral gray tint (for sun protection) and laser
protective configurations. Heres whats available:
You must obtain BLPS
BLPS
corrective lenses through your
NSN 8465-01Item
post clinic. BLPS lenses can
416-4636
BLPS, clear
also be used with the M40A1
417-4004
BLPS, gray
mask, but you will need pre416-3207
BLPS, 2-wavelength laser protection
scription lens carrier, NSN
416-3210
BLPS, 3-wavelength laser protection
6540-01-264-1348,
and
417-9963
Carrying case
adapter, NSN 4240-01-389416-4637
Retainer strap
7152, from the clinic for this
application. While the prescription lens carrier can be adapted for use in the mask,
its best for operational readiness to keep two separate prescription lens carriers
one for the BLPS and one for the M40A1 mask.
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Item
109-3997
109-3996
439-3506
439-3511
328-8268
The SWDG kit includes a synthetic rubber frame; clear and gray, class 3 and 4
plastic lenses; and a carrying case.
Clean BLPS, SPECS,
and SWDG with
soap and water
and dry with a
clean cloth.
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its a
scorcher
out here!
Water Tanks...
theyve...
all got...
collap...
sible...
canteens!
head
for high
ground!
surfs
up!!
I just
showered
this
morning!
they...dont...
get...de...
hy...drated!
Working around a motor pool on a hot summer afternoon can drain your strength. Metal
and concrete reflect the heat and make a hot
day dangerously hotter. But youve got to be
out in that heat if youre going to do PMCS.
So protect yourself from dehydration or heat
stroke by wearing a collapsible canteen carrier.
A 2-qt collapsible canteen, NSN 8465-01-1188173, with carrier, NSN 8465-00-927-7485,
and optional sling, NSN 8465-00-269-0682,
costs less than $19 total and is authorized by
CTA 50-900. A 100-oz collapsible hydration
system (MOLLE hydration bag with drink tube
and carrier), NSN 8465-01-465-2154, is authorized by CTA 50-900, easily worn on your back
and costs $32.70. A 5-qt canteen without drink
tube, NSN 8465-01-254-5759, is authorized by
CTA 50-970, and can also be attached with tie
cords and worn on your back. Get your
commanders approval before ordering.
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Once you
get the
canteen,
there are a
few things
to
remember
about
using it...
Youll end up with wet boots and a busted 3,000-gal onion tank, GTA-Z60
TPW, NSN 5430-01-469-8744, if you follow the info on Page 0002 00-2 of TM
10-5430-237-12&P.
Thats because the water fill level says 45 inches. Thats wrongit should be
32 inches!
Filling the onion tank to 45 inches is Mark a 32 fill line around onion tank
almost the equivalent of 5,000 gallons of
water. The tank will rupture and break at
that level. Its only designed to hold 3,000
gallons of water.
Play it safe with no more guesswork.
Use a yardstick to mark a line at 32 inches
around the tank with a permanent marker.
In the meantime, make a note of the error
until theres a change or revision to the technical manual.
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600-GPH ROWPU...
Operators,
your ROWPU is
mission-ready
when PM flows
like water.
ive gone
through the
tms entire
rowpu
section.
Keep these PM
pointers in mind
in addition to
what you can
read in TM 104610-240-10.
Tire PSI
hold on,
pally. Theres
more for you
to do than
whats listed
in your TM.
im done
and youre
ready to
go!
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Transport and
600-GPH ROWPU...
this smells
like swamp
water!
what
th-!?
...and every
single uniform
smells and looks
like this!
A ROWPU operator with a long face and rampant mood swings can only mean
one thing: his water purification unit isnt working, or its pumping out swamp
water!
Preparing the ROWPU for transport and some good PM will get rid of the long
face and keep your ROWPU mission-ready.
Travel Know-how
Go easy
on product
flow valve
oh,
no!
i forgot to
mark the tubes
for the ROWPUs
6-way valve!
and if
the valve
connections
were
wrong...
...the backwash
cycles wouldve
been out of time!
I gues thats
what happened.
6-Way Valves
The 6-way valves are molded
with numbers on them. When you
take apart the valve, make sure
you look at the numbers and mark
the tubes with the same number
as the 6-way valve connection. If
you dont, youll put your valve
back together wrong.
Six-way
valve has
numbers
1-6 on it
Timer Reminder
PM Tips
Reverse gasket
for longer use
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The timer has six tubes connected to it from the 6-way valve and two from the
multimedia backwash piping. Mark these in the same manner. If the timer or the
valve connections are wrong, the backwash cycles will be out of time. Then you
cant backwash the multimedia filter, and your mission goes down the drain!
In fact, always tag, mark or identify every wire, hose, tube or line so that you
can put your ROWPU back together the same way you took it apart.
Never bypass or override the timer during operations. The backwash cycle on
the ROWPU cannot be controlled manually, and bypassing the timer could damage
it. Worse yet, its dangerous! If you touch the capacitor or any other hot part of
the electrical timer, you could be seriously injured.
Remember, always allow the backwash cycle to complete itself naturally once
it begins. Reset the switches before backwashing only if the timer is not function-
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600-GPH ROWPU...
600-GPH ROWPU...
Look
what Ive
got for
you!
A storage
container!?
for
me!?
and its
not even
christmas!
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theres no way
these dust caps
will cover your
connectors!
theyre too big!
dont be
fooled!
Theyre the
best thing
for me...
...a heckuva
lot better
than that
tape you
were using!
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Protect connectors
with caps...
...not
tape
Inspection Criteria
Collapsible Tanks...
didnt you
inspect it
regularly?!
I guess it just
collapsed...
heh-heh...
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73
Re-use of Components
i may be retiring,
but my serviceable
components are
still reusable!
Trying to find repair parts for the 3,000 GPH trailer-mounted ROWPU can be a
real puzzler. Thats because some of these old parts are no longer available or the
parts info in the TM has changed.
Make a note of these changes in TM 10-4610-232-24P until theres a change or
revision to the technical manual.
Item Figure
Once a tanks service or shelf life is used up, serviceable components should be
removed for re-use before you get rid of the tank.
These items include berm liners, filter/discharge hose assemblies, drain hoses
and control valves, gate valves and some other vent and hose assemblies.
The complete scoop on
shelf life, inspection and
component re-use is found
in an interim maintenance
advisory message (MAM)
dated 6 Mar 98 and in TACOM
MAM 99-007 (Jun 99).
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2
96
13
1
4
4
17
18
19
9
4
33
3
43
67
69
72
80
81
83
83
83
84
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BULK
NSN
5340-01-468-4943
2540-01-468-5020
5330-01-467-1605
4730-01-467-1526
5340-01-468-4937
4810-01-467-1589
4810-01-467-1591
5999-01-467-1685
5999-01-467-1676
5999-01-467-1683
4730-01-467-1501
4730-01-468-5339
5330-01-468-5373
Name
Plate, mounting
Latch, electrical panel door
Gasket, retainer in booster pump discharge assembly
Clamp, product water out
Clamp, basket retainer
Valve, solenoid assembly
Valve, solenoid assembly
Level switch
Level switch
Level switch
Clamp, multi-media tank
Elbow, waste out (AquaChem models only)
Material, electrical panel seal
Keep these
nsns handy
so the water
flows in your
3,000-gph
rowpu!
http://aeps.ria.army.mil/
...Or, for more
information, send an
email message to
petroleumsystems
@tacom.army.mil
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6. Bad switches.
Wont turn on,
wont turn off.
Wiring shot and
so are your
communications.
Here are a
dirty dozen of
NTC commo
killers...
They dont
start out
clean, theyre
not kept
clean, and
they
certainly
dont finish
clean.
5. Missing parts.
Frays, breaks,
busted
connectors, broken
pinsheck of a time
to find out when
youre setting up.
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Can you
believe
the knobs
gone?
Toss it here,
toss it there,
toss it
everywhere
and break
things in the
process.
Just stick it in
the air. Its
bound to work,
right? Sorry, I
cant hear your
response.
Happens even
more than with
the power
cables.
8. No cleaning.
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In the desert
NTC or elsewhere
maintenance of radio
sets and other
electronic equipment
is tough. Its easy
for sand and heat to
damage equipment.
Here are a
few desert
maintenance
tips.
Good Moisture
Put damp rags on the tops of radios to keep them
cool. Make sure the rags are damp, not soaking wet.
Soggy rags lead to water inside the radio. Some of you
have tried letting ice melt on top of a set. Dont. That
much water assures some will get inside and do damage.
hold it!
before you
do this,
read on...
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screws and
seals before
adding
damp rags
Bad Moisture
Overnight, condensation forms on metal surfaces that are cooler than the air temperature.
This condensation can affect electrical plugs,
jacks and connectors. If condensation is affecting your commo connectors, tape over all connectors that may be exposed to moisture overnight. This prevents that moisture from contaminating the contacts.
Cover exposed
connectors with tape
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No Moisture
Static electricity is common in the desert. Its caused by wind-blown sand and
extremely low humidity. Poor grounding conditions aggravate the problem. Make
sure your equipment is properly grounded.
Make sure
Be sure to use tip caps on all antennas to
you have a
cut down on wind-caused static discharges.
cap and that
you use it!
Electrical Insulation
Wind-blown sand and
grit will damage electrical
wire insulation over a period
of time. All exposed cables
should be protected with tape
or large shrink-wrap tubing
before insulation becomes
worn. Of course, keep dust
caps on all cable connectors
when not in use.
Sand will also find its
way into parts of items such
as spaghetti cord plugs, either
preventing electrical contact
or making it impossible to
join the plugs together. Carry
an old toothbrush and use it
to clean plugs before they are
joined.
Protect cables
from windblown sand
Use toothbrush
to clean plugs
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If you have any broken or missing knobs, switches or connectors, get them
replaced.
Keep caps on
Dirt and sand work into the conconnectors
nectors and keep the contacts from
touching. If theyre dirty or making
bad contact, clean them with lowpressure air or a soft brush.
Keep connector caps on audio
connectors to keep out dirt and sand
Missing screw
when the radios not in use.
lets dirt and
If you have loose or missing
sand get in set
panel or cover screws, tighten or replace them. A missing screw lets dirt
and sand get inside your set.
Give your commo equipment
wheeze
what part
room to breathe. If you pile gear on
of dont
or around it, heat quickly builds up.
pile stuff
on me
Keep field gear, maps, manuals and
dont you
other items away from the RT blower
get?!
fan. Blocking the airflow will cause
the heat to build up inside your set.
Make sure loose latches and mounts are tightened properly or repaired. They
can cause commo equipment to bounce out on a rough desert ride.
Check the whip
Clean antenna
antennas mast base to be
contact with soft
sure the contact is clean.
brush or lowUse low pressure air or a
pressure air
soft brush to clean it.
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AN/GRC-103 Radio...
yikes!!
Sometimes something real small can cause really big headaches. Dust is tiny,
but it packs a big, damaging punch like when it clogs the transmitters air filter on
the AN/GRC-103 radio.
Dust clogging the air filter makes the ventilation fan work harder and harder to
suck in cooling air. The transmitter overheats and the OVERHEAT lamp comes on
and stays on. The transmission signal degrades or the signal goes out altogether.
Thats just the beginning of the problems.
Overheat
Components begin to
lamp on?
burn uplike driver
Inspect
air filter!
tubes, the RF amplifier,
frequency generating circuits and the transmitting
section of the duplexer.
All this is
not good
and all this is
avoidable.
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here
comes
the dust
devil!
Dont use the air hose unless you have an air gun, NSN
4940-00-333-5541, to attach to
it. The air gun limits the outlet
pressure to 30 psi, a safe level
that wont damage the filter or
injure you.
If you dont have an air hose
and air gun, tap the filter and
shake the dust out. If your mission permits, wash the filter in
warm water and a mild detergent, NSN 7930-00-929-1221.
Let it air dry for a few hours
before reinstalling it.
Dust also collects on the recessed area and the metal screen
where the filter fits on the transmitter. Use a cloth
to wipe them clean.
...and blow
out dust
Wipe dust off
transmitter
Order replacement
filter with NSN
4130-00-879-2280
Also wipe down
the transmitter
frequently to keep
dust away from the
ventilation fan.
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yOURE NOT
DONE YET?
WHATS THE
HOLD UP?
In the desert, it
is a good idea if
the grounding
rod reaches the
water table,
but that may
not always be
possible.
hEY, i GOTTA
GET TO THE
WATER TABLE!
Start with 5
gallons of
the mixture.
Wear
safety
goggles,
too!
youre doing
that again
today?!
yep!
today and
every day!
Pour it slowly
so it sinks into
the ground.
Sounds
like youve
gone far
enough!
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36
36
84
85
If theyre not
tight, when you
drive in the rod,
youll damage
the coupling
sleeve threads.
Ground rod
assembly, NSN
5975-00-878-3791,
comes with...
Drive/head stud,
NSN 5975-00-924-9927
If possible,
use a driving
hammer when
installing a
sectioned
ground rod.
Clamp,
NSN 5999-00-186-3912
Grounding Plates
Since sand is easy to
move, grounding
plates can be a good
idea in the desert.
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To make a ground
plate, start with a
clean, bare-metal
plate or sheet 1/4
inch thick.
Terminal lug,
NSN 5940-00-271-9504
Its easier to
bury the plate
vertically and
still ensure
good soil
contact on
both sides of
the plate.
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Pour your
mixture of water
and salt into the
soil around the
plate to
further increase
conductivity.
If your aircraft
hydraulic systems
are contaminated,
your aircraft
could have an
unexpected meeting
with the ground
due to hydraulic
system failure.
Aircraft
All Aircraft...
almost done!
just need to
check for any
hydraulic leaks.
good job,
but check the
tm to make
sure its not
time for an
aoap sampling.
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Eyeball all hydraulic pumps and reservoir sight glasses for oil level and color.
Check for hydraulic fluid leaks. If you find any, refer to the aircraft TM for
proper corrective action now. Later might not come around.
Eyeball indicator buttons, and if popped, change hydraulic filters. Dirty filters
allow contaminants to bypass the filter and muck up the hydraulics.
Make sure all hydraulic systems are safe from moisture, dirt, and other fluids.
Be sure that all exposed hydraulic pistons are wiped down during preflight.
Follow your TMs hydraulic servicing and maintenance procedures exactly. Shortcuts could put you and your bird in harms way.
Keep your birds hydraulic systems life blood clean and it wont
get sick from contaminated fluid. For example, AH-64A/D, AOAP
sampling should be done every 50 hours. TB 1-1520-238-116 has
the details.
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UH-60...
Lets get to
work on these
overhead
components!
Dont worry,
weve got
you covered,
buddy!
Hey! Whatre
you gonna do
to protect my
console from
falling crud?
Dear Rotor,
Our air crews have
problems with console
knobs, switches and
buttons sticking.
When working in
the UH-60 cockpit on
overhead components,
dirt, oil, and sand drop
down on the console
and gum up the works.
Weve come up with
a cover that protects
the console from the
falling gunk and can
give some droppedtool protection, too.
It also works well
while were performing
maintenance in a sandy
environment.
1 folds around edges and
center. Start with a 40 x 38
piece of material.
Final size is about 38 x 36.
Fold and stitch one inch seams around entire outer edge.
(Outer dimensions are before folds and stitching are done.)
40
Distance between
folds (when finished)
will be 18 inches
26
38
9
1
12
1
20
22
Finished
stitched fold
90
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All Aircraft...
the time
has come!
attack all
exposed
openings!
protect
those lines!
Leaving aircraft
lines, tubes and
fittings uncovered
without caps,
bags or plugs
while doing checks
or maintenance is
a bad check
against you.
This is what
youll get...
Tube Plug
(Flared)
NSN 4730-
Size
(Outside Diameter)
inches
00-287-0109
00-287-0100 (plain)
00-287-0110
00-287-0111
00-715-0082
00-287-0112
00-287-0113
00-287-0116
00-287-0117
00-287-0118
1/8
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
1
...we can
beat em
every time!
if we
work
together...
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All Aircraft...
Heres more
info for you
on caps and
plugs!
Cap Tube
(Flared)
NSN 473000-497-4244
00-221-2126
00-278-5006
00-061-4150
00-585-8769
00-221-2127
00-221-2128
00-221-2129
1/8
3/16
1/4
1/4
5/16
3/8
3/8
1/2
5/8
5/8
3/4
3/4
3/4
1
1
00-540-2231
00-595-3917
00-541-7198
00-541-1465
00-202-9169
00-203-3709
00-555-7804
00-202-8341
00-202-8860
00-966-5695
00-203-0247
00-289-8627
00-203-0246
00-203-6938
00-289-8626
Size
(Outside Diameter)
inches
1/8
3/16
1/4
5/16
3/8
5/8
3/4
1
1/8
3/16
1/4
5/16
5/16
3/8
3/8
1/2
1/2
5/8
5/8
3/4
3/4
1
1
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APPLY just the right amount of lube or sealant. Wipe away any excess.
CHECK all lube points in the heat of the day. Wipe away any creeps.
REMEMBER where creeps usually start. Check these areas often.
USE only sealants and lubes called for by the TM. Substitutes may seem to do
the same job, but they may creep more easily.
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All Aircraft...
Aircraft maintenance
in the desert starts
with keeping your
bird clean and
under cover.
ARRGH!
my engines
are choking
on sand!
Windshields
Before you cover the windshields,
clean them and the cover. Even fine dust
can scratch the windshield when the wind
blows. When you attach the cover, make
sure its snug. Otherwise, wind will blow
sand under the edges.
Cover windshield
in blowing sand
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TM 1-1520-237-23P-5
TM 1-1520-238-23-1 and -8
my an/alq-144a
window panes are
gettin hammered
out here! Get
my cover!
i need a
cover for
my mast
mounted
sight before
i go blind!
hold your
rotors, all a
ya! Im getting
your covers
Vacuum sand
out of console
TM 55-1520-240-23-1
TM 55-1520-23-10
Protect AN/ALQ-144A
countermeasure set
with a cover
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Engines
Your engine can also fall victim to the destructive power of sand.
Sand gets trapped in excess
grease
and form a paste that wears
Your engine
out lubricated parts. Keep the encan also fall
victim to the
gine inlet cover on and tight. If it
destructive
blows off, or doesnt seal the inlet,
power of
sand.
the engine will fill with sand. Then
you can kiss your engine goodbye.
Plug engine to
keep sand out
Rotor Blades
Look for blade erosion after
tears into
leading edges
of your birds
rotor blades.
Other Areas
Tape all openings or seams around windows, chin bubbles, and access panels.
Be thorough, but be sure you dont stop airflow that is needed to cool parts.
Of course, always check out TM 1-1500-204-23-1 and FM 1-202, Environmental Flight, for other hot weather and desert environment tips.
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TB 43-0239
Headquarters
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Washington, DC 15 May 2003
Technical Bulletin
TB 43-0239
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