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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

AH-64/UH-60: Stop Duplicate Unique Item Identifiers in TAMMS-A/MCDS
September 17, 2021 — Mechanics, components on the Apache and Black Hawk should not have duplicate unique item identifiers in The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation Maintenance Consolidated Database System (TAMMS-A/MCDS)... 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

AH-64D/E: Protecting Your TADS/PNVS Time Delay Unit
August 20, 2021 — Mechanics and operators, if you’re seeing screen degradation on the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Time Delay Unit (TADS/PNVS TDU), that’s a sign of a breakdown in the polarization layer of the unit caused by exposure to sunlight or solar radiation, as well as heat and humidity. To learn more about potential mission impacts of this damage, read this article... MORE

Apache: CCAD Needs Unserviceable Carrier Drive Assemblies
August 10, 2021 — Apache armament maintainers, check your back shops and work locations for unserviceable carrier drive assemblies, NSN 1005-01-221-7602. Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) needs them. Right now, CCAD has zero unserviceable carrier drive assemblies to repair. If you got ‘em, get ‘em in now!... MORE

AH-64D/E: Bad or Loose Connectors Cause Problems
August 4, 2021 — According to the Apache Sensors Project Office, maintainers are encountering poor Manned Un-Manned Teaming (MUMT) signal strength on systems that check out with a test set, while pilots are reporting having bad video in the aircraft... MORE

Apache: Stay in Touch with Transportability Team
August 2, 2021 — The Apache Project Management (PM) Transportability Team (APMTT) provides support to Apache units requiring movement. This includes preparing equipment, providing a transportability technician and conducting training and pre-deployment preparation mentoring. Read on to learn more... 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

Apache: Looking for Aviation Survivability Equipment Support?
July 23, 2021 — Mechanics, if you’re having problems with your aviation survivability equipment (ASE) and need support then PM ASE is the place to go for help. They want you to reach out to them anytime for assistance with all of your ASE issues. ... MORE

UH-60/AH-64: Follow Proper Engine Operation and Care
February 25, 2021 — Mechanics, operating the T700-701 engine with the engine inlet plugs installed is asking for trouble. Always follow the engine TM when performing engine maintenance. Check out WP 0302 in TM 1-2840-248-23&P (Oct 19). The title of the chapter is Maintenance Required Following Compressor Airflow Disruption or Engine Inlet Blockage... MORE

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