FLASH articles from January 1 2009

FLASH archives from January 1 2009

Periodic maintenance system lessons learned.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It is exceedingly apparent that the accomplishment of Periodic Maintenance is not always conducted IAW the intent of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS). In this instance, I will discuss...

Damage control.
January 1, 2009... The Force Revision that comes every quarter has been creating some questions around the fleet. The first question that came up was about the 36M-1 for hydrostatically testing the fire hoses. Question 1: Does the hydrostatic testing...

Medical: Oxygen Analyzer and Explosimeter.
January 1, 2009... Over the past year the Naval Safety Center has received multiple questions on Oxygen Analyzers and Explosimeters. Here is the interim status and a quick update from NAVSEA: NSWC Phila. C/926 serves as the ISEA for Servomex Oxygen Analyzer...

Safety officer.
January 1, 2009... Hello Fellow Submariners! I am LCDR Beals, newly transferred to the Naval Safety Center. I am happy to be a part of the safety team and I am looking forward to making a difference in the area of submarine safety and mishap prevention. I am...

Electrical--electronic: the good (metal) the bad (plastic) and the ugly (unauthorized jury rigs).
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Why do we continue to come aboard and find plastic starters installed in fluorescent lights after all of us have previously reported they were removed? There are two possibilities: 1. Personnel did not complete...

Combat systems / deck.
January 1, 2009... During the past couple of surveys, I have noticed personnel are not aware of the newly issued NAVSEA Planned Maintenance System (PMS) card for Otto Fuel Spill Kit Inventory MIP: 7500/ADC (R-5). Previous Force Revisions (FR) for the Otto Fuel...