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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

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

Aviation: Dealing With Birds and Nests in Aircraft and Hangars
June 4, 2020 — The old saying, “birds of a feather flock together,” is not just a turn of the phrase, but a reality that’s happening on and inside Black Hawks, Apaches, Chinooks and aircraft hangars. Any aircraft opening or perch is an opportunity for birds to build nests. They make nests in sheltered places using material such as grass, scraps of safety wire, straw or other material. All of these materials create potential trouble. Nests are foremost a FOD problem. ... MORE

Aircraft: Win the Battle of the Birds
May 19, 2020 — The old saying, “Birds of a feather flock together,” is not just a saying, but it’s happening inside aircraft hangars. Birds love to set up shop inside hangars to nest and breed. They leave droppings, which is always a problem. Here are some ways to minimize their impact... MORE

Aircraft: Maintenance Situational Unawareness
May 11, 2020 — Aircraft maintenance is very important for mission success and so is maintenance situational awareness. The two go hand-in hand. The US Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker published an article about maintenance situational unawareness. We have a link to it here. ... MORE

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

Lakota: Test EPS Before Flight
November 26, 2019 — Air crews,Keeping your Lakota helicopter’s emergency power supply (EPS) charged depends on you performing the proper tests.The EPS provides 30 minutes of power to the emergency exit lighting and the standby horizon if there’s a complete electrical failure. It’s powered by the PS-835 battery on the right-hand side of the aircraft behind the sound... MORE

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