[manfrednemi]

Terry, thank you kindly for this information. It is much appreciated.

Regards

Manfred

Originally Posted by maple_leaf_eh

Manfred:

Use the Access to Information Act for a complete list of applicable manuals.

The vehicle is still in service, therefore it has all the current manuals you need from bumper to bumper (and whatever parts fell off on the road), as well as operator, 1st, 2nd and 3rd line repairs.

I suggest you send a polite letter to the Associate Deputy Minister (Material) and ask to be provided with the office name, address and telephone for the Life Cycle Material Manager (LCMM) of the LSVW. (Don't try to hit one person's in-box, because individuals have privacy protections.) Start working the mail to identify the names and official numbers of the most relevant publications. Tell them you will use the Access to Information Act to request copies; you are just trying not to waste time, effort or money asking for the wrong things. And, once you have the paperwork in hand, make a point to ask every year which amendments or changes have been made to those books.

It seems like doing things the long hard way, but ultimately you need to be well informed in order to operate the vehicle safely, and maintained in a manner which will not put DND into a position of liability for not letting you know that there is an immediate inspection order for the left rear axle nut retaining pin. (What if yours has a fatal accident after DND ordered the fleet off the road for a critical inspection ... ?)