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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

AH-64: Keep Track of Your MUMT
April 28, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 799 (Jun '19), p 24. Mechanics, aircraft transfers happen on a regular basis. Factors like model upgrades, transfers, or movement of aircraft into theater mean you need to know the where’s and why’s of tracking transferred equipment... MORE

T700 Aircraft Engines: Inspect Cold Section Modules Before Turn-in
April 24, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jul 19), page 24. Mechanics, are you eyeballing the T701 engine’s cold section module (CSM) blades for erosion? That’s not good enough!... MORE

AH-64/UH/HH-60: Keep Feet Off Engines!
April 16, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 794 pages 22-23. Mechanics, Black Hawk and Apache engines have delicate connectors and parts. So every time you step where you shouldn’t, stuff gets broken. And that defeats the purpose of preventive maintenance... MORE

T701D Engine: Inquiring Minds Have Questions
February 11, 2020 — Taking care of your engine is a daily task. Answers to questions you might have about the T701D engine can be found in TM 1-2840-248-23&P (Oct 19)... MORE

Apache: Ordering and Turning in Parts
January 31, 2020 — Mechanics, now that Apache parts such as the main rotor blades, E-model swash plates and MUMTs have transitioned off performance-based logistics (PBL), make sure you return serviceable or unserviceable components for composite main rotary blades (CMRBs) and E-model swash plates to the supply support activity (SSA). Read on to learn more... MORE

AGSE: New Tool Kit Available for Aircraft Armament Repairers
January 22, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 801, pages 20-21. Aircraft armament mechanics, having the right tool is essential for good PM. MWO 1-1500-50-5 makes that possible by modernizing the three-box legacy Individual Aircraft Armament Repairmen Tool Set (IAARTS) and converting it into a new, one-box Aircraft Armament Repairer Tool Kit (AARTK)... MORE

AH-64: Be Mindful of M230 Gun Procedures
January 22, 2020 — This article initially appeared in Issue PS 800, pages 22-23. The primary method for uploading and downloading ammo into the AH-64D/E’s sideloader is AUTO MODE. The sideloader/magazine controller (SMC) manual mode is used only when the AUTO MODE doesn’t work. Just be sure you follow the IETM instructions to the letter so you can stay safe. ... MORE

AGSE: Composite Repair Kits Have the Right Tools
January 21, 2020 — Airframe mechanics, having the right tools to make composite repairs is important. The K3000 composite repair kit, NSN 4920-01-628-2469, is a portable kit with specialized tools used to facilitate composite repairs while away from a fixed facility. ... MORE

Apache: Mounting Trouble for AAG Antenna
January 9, 2020 — There’s an issue with improper mounting of the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT) lower Air-to-Air-to-Ground (AAG) antenna. In some units, the lower AAG antenna was mounted backwards, which can affect the MUMT operation. That’s because there’s a 10° blanking zone on the rear of the antenna which is needed to ensure the AAG kit operates properly. If installed backwards, the tail boom blocks the antenna. The current version of the Apache IETM doesn’t tell mechanics how to properly orient and mount the antenna. All is not lost, though. ... MORE

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