Gimme a brake!What could be worse than driving an AVLB AVLB Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge AVLB Aviation Logistics Base down a steep slope? How about starting down the slope only to discover you have no brakes? That's exactly what can happen if the brake line quick-disconnect (QD) separates during operation. Sometimes the QD's male coupling, NSN NSN National Stock Number NSN Nokia Siemens Networks NSN National Storytelling Network NSN NATO Stock Number NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA) NSN National Student Number (NZ) NSN Never Say Never 4730-01-074-8282, and female coupling, NSN 4730-01-074-9584, don't connect properly. They can pop loose during operation, leaving the AVLB brakeless. MECHANICS, CHECK THE BRAKE LINE QD TO MAKE SURE IT'S COMPLETELY SEATED. HERE'S HOW ... 1. Open the rear grill doors. 2. Remove the exhaust Exhaust may refer to: In mathematics:
3. Clean off any dirt and fluid that's collected on the QD. 4. Disconnect disconnect - SCSI reconnect and clean the male and female couplings. Make sure there is no dirt or fluid on the locking hex. 5. Reconnect the QD. Use an inspection mirror to check the bottom. The locking hex must be fully engaged in the locking collar. 6. Pull on and shake the hose to make sure the QD doesn't pop loose. Check out TACOM TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (US Army) TACOM Tactical Communications TACOM Tactical Command TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armament Command TACOM Theater Army Command TACOM Tactical Army Command TACOM Tactical Army COM Safety-of-Use Message 03-011 (051844Z Aug 03) for the complete scoop. |
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