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Category: Aviation

Apache: Keep Rocket Launcher Firing Contacts Clean
March 16, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 745 (Dec 14); pp. 25-26. If the Apache M231 rocket launcher is not registering when rockets are loaded, then check the contacts as a first step. Read on to find out more... MORE

Apache D/E: Gun Barrel Cleaning Done Right
March 15, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 738 (May 14), p. 26. Properly cleaning the Apache M230 gun means removing the barrel first. Read on to learn why this is important... MORE

AGSE: SATS Tire Chains NSN
March 9, 2023 — If you need tire chains for the standard aircraft towing system or SATS, then keep reading to learn the NSN... MORE

General Aviation: Lock-out/Tag-out and Confined Space Resources
March 2, 2023 — For lock-out/tag-out and confined space resources and training information, visit the US Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) website. Read on to learn more... MORE

Chinook: Prevent Transmission Corrosion
March 2, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 773 (Apr 17), pp. 18-19. TM 1-1520-271-23&P now has the latest updated information on corrosion prevention when shipping or storing the transmission. Read on to find out more... MORE

MEDEVAC: Strictly Follow Aviation SOP When Using D-Lok Hoist Hook
February 28, 2023 — When using the D-Lok hoist utility eye for aviation hoisting operations, follow the US Army Rescue Hoist SOP for aviation operations instead of the Lifesaving Systems Corporation recommendations for the D-Lok. Read on for the details... MORE

AGSE: SATS Radiator Flat Washer NSN Correction
February 27, 2023 — The NSN for the flat washer for the standard aircraft towing system (SATS) radiator is incorrect in TM 1-1740-221-13&P (May 16). Read on to get the correct NSN... MORE

Aircraft General: Birds—Small Creatures, Big Impact
February 24, 2023 — Birds can do a lot of damage to aircraft, both in the air and on the ground. A new Flightfax article discusses the impact of bird strikes. Previous PS articles discuss the impact of birds’ nests. Read on to find out more about both... MORE

Lakota: Use Correct Hardware to Install Cowling Gas Springs
February 24, 2023 — The Lakota cowling gas springs should be installed with the hardware cited in the commercial aviation maintenance manual (AMM). Read on for more information... MORE

Black Hawk: Update MAC-Airframe Work Packages in IADS
February 24, 2023 — The work package titled Maintenance Allocation Chart - Airframe in three TMs needs to be updated in IADS to change the NSN of the indicator thermometer. Read on to learn the details... MORE

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