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All Aircraft: Spot Paint Stripping Aluminum Surfaces
February 28, 2024 — This article initially appeared in PS 763 (Jun 15), pgs. 25-26. To protect the environment from hazardous pollutants when stripping paint from aluminum surfaces, there are several options you can use. The best choice is to use the environmentally friendly safe option. Read on to find out more... MORE

All Aircraft: Cold Weather Knowledge Will Keep Aircraft Flying
December 8, 2023 — Winter can be particularly harsh on aircraft. Knowing a few facts about how cold weather affects your helicopters will help your unit ensure they're protected. Flightfax 5 can help. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

General Aircraft: Use Aircraft Maintenance Manuals for Composite Repairs
October 17, 2023 — Aircraft composite repairs should be done using maintenance manuals and general aircraft TMs can be used only if something is not covered in the aircraft maintenance manuals. Keep reading to learn how to access the TM... MORE

All Aircraft: Pay Attention to TM Warnings, Cautions and Notes
July 28, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 704 (Jul 11), p. 26. When performing maintenance on your aircraft, make sure you don’t ignore the warnings, cautions and notes. They protect your from hurt, harm and danger. Read on to find out more... MORE

Chinook: Cockpit Center Console Work Platform
June 28, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 678 (May 09), pp. 38-39. To prevent damage to the Chinook center console components, protect it by making a stand to place over the console. Read on to find out more... MORE

CH-47F Chinook: Replacement for Bad Engine Cowling Sealing Strip
May 24, 2023 — The fairing sealing strip on the lower cowling does not stay in place because of chafing. The remedy is to use anti-chafe rubber bumpers instead. Read on to find out how to install them... MORE

HH/UH-60M, AH-64E, CH-47F: Aircraft Hand-held Fire Extinguishers
May 23, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 735 (Feb 14), p. 22. Black Hawks, Apache’s and Chinooks require a certain number of portable hand-held fire extinguishers. Read on to find out more... MORE

All Aircraft: Repair Acrylic Windows
May 17, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS 753 (Aug 15), p. 23. Instead of tossing out acrylic windows with scratches, blemishes or minor damage follow the good words in TM 1-1500-204-23-10 to repair them. Read on to find out more... MORE

Chinook: Engine Work Packages Being Updated
April 11, 2023 — Multiple troubleshooting work packages for the T55 engine IETM will be updated with new steps to remove electrical connectors, inspect them for corrosion, and see if this clears system faults before continuing with further troubleshooting steps. Read on to find out more... MORE

Chinook: Protect Cockpit from Elements
March 20, 2023 — This article initially appeared in PS issue 749, Apr 15, p. 26. It’s best to keep the cockpit windows closed to prevent the elements from causing damage to the electrical panels. Read on to find out more... MORE

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