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AH-64/UH-60: Stop Duplicate Unique Item Identifiers in TAMMS-A/MCDS
September 17, 2021 — Mechanics, components on the Apache and Black Hawk should not have duplicate unique item identifiers in The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation Maintenance Consolidated Database System (TAMMS-A/MCDS)... MORE

Get Aviation-Related Safety Information from USACRC
September 9, 2021 — There are plenty of resources that help aviators stay on top of maintenance and safety. One of the best safety resources is the US Army Combat Readiness Center (USACRC) website. Read on to discover what this site can offer you... MORE

PS Magazine Posters: Help Spread the Word
September 8, 2021 — The Nov 2019 PS Magazine was its last 64-page, cartoon-illustrated issue. Taking its place is this website, and we need your help to promote it. Attached are two versions of a poster you can print out and put in day rooms, motor pools, etc... MORE

HOT ITEM - Rotary-Wing Aircraft: Configure Mode S / ADS-B Out Properly
September 1, 2021 — MUST READ! - Mechanics, during maintenance on the APX-123/APX-123A Mode 5 transponder, the aircraft-assigned default Mode S can be zeroized or “set to factory default.” Units are subsequently not ensuring that the default Mode S address is reloaded into the APX-123/APX-123A. As a result, the FAA detects an invalid address. Unless the guidance in this article is followed, units will find themselves in hot water... MORE

MEDEVAC: NSN Assigned for Lift Bag Kit
August 27, 2021 — MEDEVAC operators, based on input and feedback from the field on the use and ordering of lift bag kits, PD MEDEVAC has now assigned the kit an NSN... MORE

MEDEVAC: Rescue Hoist Hook Now Has NSN
August 27, 2021 — Mechanics, the MEDEVAC internal rescue hoist D-Lok hook now has an NSN assigned. The hook NSN is 4030-01-01-686-4251 (PN 414AF 686-4251) and is available through the supply system... MORE

UH-60M: Remove Stabilator Bolts the Right Way
August 27, 2021 — Mechanics, if you’re having problems removing the stabilator from your aircraft because the attachment bolts are stuck, using a hammer and a brass bar on the bolts will only damage them. Brute force isn’t the way to go, but there’s another way, which is provided in this article... MORE

AGSE: For Want of an ALUMMC Windshield Bolt
August 27, 2021 — Dear Sergeant Blade, in WP 0132 (Maintainer Maintenance Windshield Assembly) of the aviation light utility mobile maintenance cart’s (ALUMMC) TM 1-1740-213-13&P (Feb 16), mushroom bolts are needed to secure the windshield. The work package shows the parts for the windshield, but it doesn’t list an NSN for the mushroom bolt itself. Is there an NSN for the mushroom bolt? Read on for the answer... MORE

Lakota: Having Flight Control Rod Issues?
August 25, 2021 — Heads up, Lakota operators. The Light Helicopter Product Office (LHPO) has received reports from units that have discovered cracked swaged collars on the flight control rods. The Lakota System Safety Working Group (SSWG) has determined that the cracked sleeves are not a safety hazard. Read this article to learn more... MORE

UH-60: Ordering Non-Stock Listed Parts
August 24, 2021 — MEDEVAC maintainers in the field frequently request non-stock listed items. Even if an item or part doesn’t have an NSN, you can still order it with a part number (PN) using DD Form 1348-6, DOD SINGLE LINE ITEM REQUISITION SYSTEM DOCUMENT. Read this article to learn more... MORE

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