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Tag: General aviation

All Aircraft: Avoid Rolling Catastrophes!
November 9, 2020 — A chunk of wood is all that’s between you and potential disaster. All aircraft should be chocked whenever they’re parked, whether they’re in the hangar or on the ﬂight line... MORE

All Aircraft: The Importance of DA Form 2410
November 4, 2020 — Whenever you remove components, sub-components or higher assembly components from an aircraft, it’s always in your best interest to complete a DA Form 2410 and distribute it like it says in DA PAM 738-751 (Feb 14)... MORE

Aviation: Saft Battery Not Responding?
August 25, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 787 (Jun 18) page 24-25. Operators, if your aircraft has the AN/APX-123/123A receiver-transmitter, NSNs 5895-01-539-9151 or 5895-01-628-5190, and the newly replaced SAFT* battery, NSN 6135-01-529-0122, (PN A3308909-2), won’t clear the low battery indicator, don’t fret!... MORE

Aviation: FARP Helmet Parts Update
August 5, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 784 (Mar '18), p26. Did you know you have a choice of the microphone headset to employ on your FARP helmet, especially those flying Apache E-model aircraft?... MORE

Aviation: PSTS Component List Makes Inventory Easy!
August 3, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 786 (May '18), p. 37. When it’s time to inventory or test the pitot static systems on your aircraft, make sure you have everything you need... MORE

Aviation: Safety of Flight Messages Save Lives
July 27, 2020 — Sometimes there are problems with equipment that are serious enough to warrant an immediate, force-protection alert to the field to avert expensive repairs, ensure safety and save lives. In the aviation community, these alerts come in the form of safety of flight (SOF) messages... MORE

Aircraft: Flying Helicopters in Thunderstorms
July 17, 2020 — Pilots, if you’ve ever been in a thunderstorm while flying your helicopter, you know it can be treacherous for the aircraft, your crew and equipment. Before you even encounter a thunderstorm, check out Army Regulation (AR) 95-1 and Training Circular (TC) 3-04.5 to get up to speed on what to do if your helicopter is caught up in a thunderstorm... 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

New Zeta III Helmet Liners Available
June 24, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jun 19), pp. 20-21. Helmets are important when flying aircraft. Just as important are the helmet liners. They need to fit your noggin well to ensure both safety and comfort. The newest in helmet liners, Zeta III, is now approved... MORE

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