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Tag: General aviation

All Aircraft: Be Prepared for Cold Weather
October 25, 2021 — When winter weather extremes hit you and your aircraft with frigid temps, snow, ice and wind, even preventive maintenance (PM) defensive measures may be too little, too late... MORE

All Aircraft: Aircraft Ground Mishaps
October 20, 2021 — When working on your aircraft while on the flight line, it’s important to avoid any type of aircraft ground mishaps. An aircraft ground mishap is where there’s no intent for flight, but an incident or accident results in damage to an aircraft or harm to a Soldier... MORE

Aviation: Help PM the TM
October 14, 2021 — The Army provides maintainers and mechanics with a lot of equipment —systems, subsystems and components—that requires a lot of preventive maintenance (PM). That equipment comes with TMs or IETMs that tell you how to use and maintain the equipment properly. But these pubs themselves often need PM, and you supply it with DA Form 2028... 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

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

Apache: Use DA Form 2028 for IETM Improvements
August 2, 2021 — Soldiers, the Apache IETM group appreciates the contributions you’ve made to improve the Apache TMs. So if you have a suggestion or recommendation for a problem you see with an IETM, the pubs group wants to hear from you... MORE

Aviation: Use the Proper Tools for the Job
July 30, 2021 — One of the handiest tools Soldiers often grab when they don’t have the right tool is the multi-tool. Even though it’s been around for ages, it should never be used on an aircraft. Instead, use the right tools for the job. ... MORE

All Aircraft: Check 2410 Flagged Components in Database
July 23, 2021 — Mechanics, it’s a good practice to always check flagged 2410 components in the Maintenance Consolidated Database System (MCDS) when installing aircraft components... MORE

PS Magazine: A Trusted Source for Readiness Information
July 20, 2021 — For 70 years, Soldiers—as well as other service personnel—have relied on PS Magazine to get the late-breaking, correct information they need to keep their fleets combat ready. Still, a question continues to pop up in motor pools and maintenance shops about whether PS Magazine is an authorized source of maintenance information. The short answer is, Yes. Read on to find out more... MORE

Aviation: Replace Rather than Repair CSEL Radios
July 8, 2021 — Would you like to get your unit’s CSEL radios repaired? Here’s the scoop on that. The Army CSEL program doesn’t have a radio repair contract or program anymore. Instead, units must now turn in and exchange their CSEL radios. Read on to find out more. ... MORE

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