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HH/UH-60M, AH-64E, CH-47F: Get Familiar with Fiber Optic Care
December 29, 2021 — Initial note: This article applies to deploying or deployed units only. Aviation maintainers/electricians, to ensure aircraft are more survivable against threat missiles, the Project Office Aircraft Survivability Equipment installed fiber optics on HH/UH-60M, AH-64E, and CH-47F aircraft, as part of a limited interim missile warning system quick reaction capability (LIMWS QRC)... MORE

All Aircraft: Cold Weather Prep, Icing and Winter Hazards
December 6, 2021 — Wintery weather brings many maintenance challenges, so make sure you’re on top of cold weather operations by thinking about environmental factors, operational procedures, training and hazards. Two Flightfax articles will help you prep for cold weather... 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

CH-47: Need Chinook Covers?
July 23, 2021 — Mechanics, your Chinooks come with primary covers for different parts of the aircraft. You’ll find these covers listed in the TMs. Just in case you don’t have the primary covers on hand, the Chinook PM has provided seven (7) approved alternate covers for your aircraft... MORE

CH-47D/F: Where to Store Tie-Down Chains
November 4, 2020 — Mechanics, storing Chinook tie-down chains or anything else in the canted beams area by the ramp only results in damage to your aircraft... MORE

CH-47F: Another Tow Option for Chinook
August 6, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 795 (Feb '19), pp. 22-23. Mechanics, if your unit still has the Chinook’s old single axle/wheel tow bar, you have to rotate the left rear wheel 120 degrees before hookup. That’s to keep the landing gear from snapping during towing... MORE

Aircraft: FOD Control is a Must
July 8, 2020 — Foreign object debris (FOD) is the culprit behind foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft. FOD can come from the most unsuspecting places, like a pebble stuck in the sole of your boots, hardware that’s been left behind after maintenance or just general debris not cleaned up... MORE

Aviation: Take Control of CORROSION
July 7, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 800 (Jul 19), p. 25. Mechanics, aircraft multipin electrical connectors are the electrical interface between the aircraft and avionics systems. The failure of just one electrical connector could lead to a minor system failure at best, or a catastrophic failure at worst... MORE

Chinook: TM Change Coming
June 17, 2020 — Mechanics, a change in WP 4796 of TM 1-1520-271-23&P (Aug 18) is forthcoming that concerns removing the mass memory server (MMS). Keep reading to learn more. ... MORE

Aircraft: COVID-19 Disinfectant Recommendations
June 11, 2020 — Protecting yourself, your aircraft and everyone around you in a COVID-19 environment is important. In this new normal dealing with COVID-19, it’s important to remind you of the approved cleaning solution for all aircraft to get rid of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) hazards including biohazard contamination... MORE

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