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Black Hawk: Don’t Stockpile Unserviceables
November 5, 2019 — Mechanics,Keeping unserviceable Black Hawk assets on the shelf does no one any good. It’s much better to turn in that equipment for repair so it can be returned to service.The equipment listed below has a low unserviceable return rate. So, if you have any of these items hanging around your hanger, turn them in now! Nomenclature NSN PN... MORE

JSGPM: Nosecup News
November 4, 2019 — Dear Editor,As members of the Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training Team (COMET), we’ve come across a couple of nosecup issues on the Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM): There is in an arrow on the nosecup to help you properly install the internal drink tube. Most Soldiers don’t realize that. The arrow should point to the top of the... MORE

CROWS: Does Mandrel Come with Boresight Kit?
October 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, we ordered the M153 CROWS boresight kit with NSN 1005-01-571-7212. According to TM 9-1090-221-10, it looks like the kit should have included a boresight mandrel adapter, NSN 4920-01-548-7633. But there’s no foam cutout for it inside the tool kit. Does the mandrel adapter need to be ordered separately? Keep reading for Half-Mast's answer... MORE

Aviation: Aircraft Information Website
October 30, 2019 — Looking for aviation information on H-60s, AH-64s, CH-47s, UH-72As in a one-stop-shop kind of place? You’ll find everything from AWR’s to AMIM’s, SOF’s and aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) information on the Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI) website... MORE

Black Hawk: Parts Turn-In Good For Business
October 30, 2019 — Maintainers,When ordering repairable items, always make sure you turn in unserviceable items to depot for repair. Consider it “one in” for every “one out.”If you have any power turbine modules (PTMs), NSNs 2840-01-503-1700 and 2840-01-286-1909 for T700-GE-701C/D engine, turn them in to depot.Note that the PTM, NSN 2840-01-286-1909, has been... MORE

UH-60: Have Unserviceable Parts? Turn Them In!
October 30, 2019 — Mechanics, the maintenance and overhaul programs need your help! The supply system can only meet the demand for parts when it has parts to repair. The parts listed in this article have low return rates... MORE

M249: Carrying Handle Collar Inspection Criteria Clarification
October 30, 2019 — Soldiers,We need to clarify what was stated in our M249 barrel collar story on Page 39 of PS 802 (click on image below to access copy of the article). Yes, it’s true the barrel is NMC if there is any movement of the barrel collar. But we didn’t say what is moving. Movement in the handle is not the same as movement in the barrel collar.This picture... MORE

AH-64: ECS Servicing Carts Repairable
October 29, 2019 — Mechanics,Requisitions for the Apache and MEDEVAC environmental control unit (ECS) servicing cart, PN 7-562104012-605, are no longer filled.This equipment is a modified commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) automotive air conditioning freon evacuating and service cart, Robinair model 17800B.Since supply is no longer available, you must ensure the... MORE

Don’t Let AN/PVS-14 Missing Parts Stay Missing
October 28, 2019 — Units have had a real problem with Soldiers not reporting missing power and gain control knobs from AN/PVS-14 night vision devices. Power or gain knobs disappear? Get them replaced ASAPThey keep using the AN/PVS-14 without the knobs and next thing you know the knob shaft is broken. What would have been a cheap repair suddenly becomes an... MORE

MEDEVAC: Get Help with MEDEVAC Environmental Control System
October 28, 2019 — Mechanics,Got problems or issues with your environmental control system (ECS)? PD MEDEVAC wants to hear from you.If you have concerns or opinions about ECS operations, maintenance, support or training, let MEDEVAC know about it. This invitation also includes concerns about RobinAir carts, the EPA certification process and availability to your... MORE

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