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Black Hawk: Turn In Dig Switching Group
November 12, 2020 — Mechanics, why keep unserviceable parts on the shelf in the back shops when you can turn them in for credit? Here's info about turning in the the dig switching group... MORE

H-60, AH-64, AGPU: New Hydraulic Filters Reduce Failures
October 23, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 786 (May 18), pp. 38-39. When hydraulic filters don’t do their job, it leads to system contamination, component failure and flight safety concerns... MORE

Blackhawk: How to Avoid Credit Reversal with Unserviceable Turn-ins
October 20, 2020 — Mechanics, when you have unserviceable parts, why keep them on the shelf piling up when you can turn them in for credit? That helps AMC put serviceable items back on the shelf, so others can get the parts they need... MORE

UH-60M: Replacement Searchlight Now Available!
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 802 (Sept 19), page 21. The searchlights on UH-60M helicopters have a problem. Their light sometimes dissipates... MORE

Aircraft: FOD Control is a Must
July 8, 2020 — Foreign object debris (FOD) is the culprit behind foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft. FOD can come from the most unsuspecting places, like a pebble stuck in the sole of your boots, hardware that’s been left behind after maintenance or just general debris not cleaned up... MORE

Aviation: Take Control of CORROSION
July 7, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jul 19), p. 25. Mechanics, aircraft multipin electrical connectors are the electrical interface between the aircraft and avionics systems. The failure of just one electrical connector could lead to a minor system failure at best, or a catastrophic failure at worst... MORE

Black Hawk: Repair Parts Need Turn-In
June 19, 2020 — Mechanics, maintenance and overhaul programs rely on you to turn in unserviceable parts! If you have any unserviceable Black Hawk parts lying around, turn them in ASAP... MORE

Aircraft: COVID-19 Disinfectant Recommendations
June 11, 2020 — Protecting yourself, your aircraft and everyone around you in a COVID-19 environment is important. In this new normal dealing with COVID-19, it’s important to remind you of the approved cleaning solution for all aircraft to get rid of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards including biohazard contamination... MORE

Aviation: Dealing With Birds and Nests in Aircraft and Hangars
June 4, 2020 — The old saying, “birds of a feather flock together,” is not just a turn of the phrase, but a reality that’s happening on and inside Black Hawks, Apaches, Chinooks and aircraft hangars. Any aircraft opening or perch is an opportunity for birds to build nests. They make nests in sheltered places using material such as grass, scraps of safety wire, straw or other material. All of these materials create potential trouble. Nests are foremost a FOD problem. ... MORE

UH-60A/L Black Hawk: Block Birds from Building Nests
May 26, 2020 — Dear Sergeant Blade,I’m reaching out for any information on systems, covers or plugs that are used by units to deal with birds nesting on aircraft. Where I’m stationed, bird nests are an annual issue. We’ve tried to locally produce foam pads that are used between the stabilator and the camber fairing, but they always seem to get misplaced or... MORE

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