Acronyms
DVDB
Digital Vehicle Distribution Box
How many PCMs are in the M2A3?
3
Where on the power pack does the 3W1 located?
Under the Oil Cooler on top of the transmission?
When troubleshooting in the turret where do you find faults or the starting point to start the troubleshooting process?
VDMS
What is the function of the trigger switch on the CHS?
Fire the weapon.
AFES
Automatic Fire Extinguisher System
How do you raise the TOW?
Make sure all levers are in power.
Turn on turret drive.
Select TOW Mode.
Move the select switch to raise.
Press and hold the palm switch
What is the gross HP of the M2A3 engine?
600
What is a circle x and who authorizes them?
It is a dead lining fault, that the commander authorizes to continue operations. He assumes the safety risk inherent in the dead lining fault.
Name the three tactical displays in the Bradley?
DTD, SLD, CTD
LRU
Line Replaceable Unit
What is the purpose of the defogger switch?
What type of hydraulic fluid is used in the PUAD and the ramp pump?
FRH-Fire Resistant Hydraulic Fluid
What do you need to ensure before removing or installing a fire bottle?
Maintenance Mode, safety pin, and cap.
How many positions doe the cargo hatch have and what are they?
4, closed, popped, TOW Load, and full-open.
SLR
Slip Ring
How many fuel pumps are mounted in the lower floor of the turret?
4
What is the rule when making linkage adjustments on the braking systems?
Adjustments should be made to free pin fit.
What are the 4 steps of troubleshooting?
Verify the fault
Troubleshooting
Make repair or fix fault
Verify the the repair or replacement
What is the maximum number of personnel on the M2A3?
10
FLIR
Forward Looking Infrared Radiation
What is an ambiguity group?
When VDMS identifies possible causes of trouble codes.
What is the IA? Where is it? And what does it do?
The interface Assembly is located on top of the transmission and acts as a translator between electronic signals and the transmission. (The brain of the transmission)
What electrical component distributes power throughout the Bradley and is a main troubleshooting point? (M2A3)
PDB
List 5 things that need to be removed before pulling the power pack?
Right angle prop, prop shafts, brake linkages, steering linkage, saddle caps, fuel shutoff, exhaust clamp, generator cables, transmission cable, 3W1, master ground, pumpkin, starter cables, etc.