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Tag: AGSE

AGSE: Tire Replacement for GANG
March 15, 2022 — I'm doing maintenance on the tire and wheel assembly for the generic aircraft nitrogen generator (GANG) and have hit a roadblock. In TM 1-3655-245-13&P (Mar 13), the NSN for the tire and wheel assembly is inactive according to FED LOG, although the part number is still active. I'm wondering if there’s a new NSN. Can you help? Yes we can, so read on... MORE

AGSE: Maintenance Platform Care & Safety
March 10, 2022 — Successful maintenance on aircraft is a must. To access hard-to-reach places on your Black Hawk, Apache or Chinook, you’ll need maintenance platforms. And these platforms also require maintenance, so read on to discover how to keep them operational and you safe... MORE

AGSE: Maintaining Aircraft Jacks
January 26, 2022 — This article initially appeared in PS 760 (Mar 16). Mechanics, if you have jacks sitting around the hangar collecting dust, make sure you give them a personal maintenance once-over before using them on your helicopters. ... MORE

AGSE: Titan Torque Wrench Discontinued
December 29, 2021 — Mechanics, if you have a Titan torque wrench, NSN 5120-01-400-0232, discontinue use immediately, per aviation maintenance action message, AGSE-22-AMAM-02. Read on to learn how to replace this wrench if you have one... MORE

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

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

AGSE: New Contact Info
March 1, 2021 — Have a need or recommendation for a product improvement that will save time, improve readiness or reduce costs for aviation ground support equipment (AGSE)? AGSE and your combat developers want to hear about it... MORE

AGSE: The Maintainer’s Kit Bag
February 16, 2021 — When it comes to maintaining aircraft readiness, your aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) and tools should never take a back seat. Proper management and maintenance of AGSE and tools are key to making sure you have the equipment you need to complete an aircraft maintenance task... 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

AGSE: For Want of a Light Bulb
April 23, 2020 — This letter to SFC Blade initially appeared in PS 797 (APR 19), Page 23. Dear Sergeant Blade, I have the newly fielded Aviation Light Utility Mobile Maintenance Cart (ALUMMC), NSN 1740-01-632-9476... MORE

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