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Aircraft General: Tie Down and Moor Aircraft per TMs
June 5, 2020 — When high winds kick up on the flight line, make sure you tie down and moor your aircraft like the -10 TM and TM 1-1500-250-23 (Aug 90) say. Your first step is to carefully read the aircraft’s -10 TM for typical blade tie-down and mooring instructions. When blades aren’t secured in high winds, wind gusts will blow rotor blades into the airframe, increasing the chances of aircraft damage. Your second step for tie-down and mooring information is TM 1-1500-250-23 (Aug 90)... 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

Aircraft: Win the Battle of the Birds
May 19, 2020 — The old saying, “Birds of a feather flock together,” is not just a saying, but it’s happening inside aircraft hangars. Birds love to set up shop inside hangars to nest and breed. They leave droppings, which is always a problem. Here are some ways to minimize their impact... MORE

Aircraft: Maintenance Situational Unawareness
May 11, 2020 — Aircraft maintenance is very important for mission success and so is maintenance situational awareness. The two go hand-in hand. The US Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker published an article about maintenance situational unawareness. We have a link to it here. ... MORE

All Aircraft: Emergency Response Methodology
May 11, 2020 — A recent US Army Aviation Center of Excellence (USAACE) analysis of mishaps showed a need for training in crew reactions to aircraft emergencies, especially when it comes to large-scale combat operations (LSCO) flight profiles with junior aircrew. ... MORE

Aviation: 2410 Hotline Team
April 9, 2020 — I run the DA Form 2410 hotline that assists aviation Soldiers with data issues concerning components that are tracked and have life limits. ... MORE

Aviation: Radar Receiver Gets New Processor
April 8, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 801, page 26. the AN/APR-39A(v)4 radar warning system uses the CP-1597B processor, NSN 5985-01-445-6940, as its primary component... MORE

Need Aircraft Crash Kit NSN?
April 8, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 798, pages 38-39. Dear Sergeant Blade, I’m looking for a new aviation crash kit NSN. Dear Sergeant, We’re glad to help. NSN 5180-01-629-5027 brings the new aviation crash investigation kit... MORE

Aviation: Turning in Serviceable Parts Costs Money
February 26, 2020 — Mechanics, the repair facility that services the ARC-231 receiver-transmitter (RT-1808A), NSN 5821-01-500-4770 (PN 902219-804), needs your help because one (1) out of two (2) receiver-transmitters turned in is reported as no evidence of failure (NEOF). That means your unit spends $35,000 to replace a perfectly good radio half the time. Learn how to avoid that expense here... MORE

T-11R Reserve Parachute Assemblies: Inspect for Defective Pack Trays
February 22, 2020 — TACOM has issued a ground safety action (GSA) message, GSA #20-008, for T-11R pack trays found with a sticky urethane inner finish coating that sticks to the canopy fabric and netting. Inspection and record reviews reveal the affected pack trays came from one MC-6 Personnel Parachute System contract number, W58P05-06-D-0006, and one manufacturer CAGE Code 49816, with manufacturing dates between January 2007 and December 2009... MORE

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