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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

MEDEVAC: New Rescue Hoist Vest Approved
April 8, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 801, page 22. When it comes to rescue hoist operations, having the right equipment is vital. Now you have another option. The Air Rescue Vest-Quick Connect (ARV-QC) is now approved for use by the Aviation Engineering Directorate and authorized by AWR 980R20... MORE

MEDEVAC: Are Setscrews Set?
February 25, 2020 — Mechanics, the external rescue hoist, NSN 1680-01-505-3913, has a roller housing attached to the bottom of the cable guide assembly. Inside the housing is an assembly with four rollers allowing for fleet angle operations up to 30 degrees. The roller housing is attached by three small setscrews. That’s where the potential problem comes in. To learn more about this issue, read on... MORE

MEDEVAC: Get Hoist Training at Your Unit
January 30, 2020 — If your unit needs hoist training, Breeze-Eastern has a great training option. They’ll come to you! If more than four to five students need training, this option may be more economical than paying TDY for the attendees. Request the training by filling out the form at the link in this article... MORE

MEDEVAC: TM Part Number Correction for Bumper/Spring Assembly
January 24, 2020 — TM 1-1520-237-23&P (Jan 19) shows the rescue hoist’s crushable bumper/spring assembly as Item 23 in Fig 14-4 of WP 3415. The TM lists NSN 5340-01-512-0408 and PN BL-12750-3 for this item... MORE

MEDEVAC: Having Oxygen Bottle Bracket Trouble?
December 9, 2019 — PD MEDEVAC needs to know if you have broken or cracked brackets and requests that units submit a DD Form 1348-6 supply request through normal channels for replacements... MORE

MEDEVAC: Breeze-Eastern Rescue Hoist Training Available
November 25, 2019 — Mechanics,There’s a great need for maintenance training on the Breeze-Eastern external rescue hoist.To support that need, training is available through Vertical Lift Consulting at: https://verticalift.com At this website, you can sign up for available slots in upcoming Breeze-Eastern training or MEDEVAC hoist workshops, request training for your... MORE

MEDEVAC: Get Help with MEDEVAC Environmental Control System
October 28, 2019 — Mechanics,Got problems or issues with your environmental control system (ECS)? PD MEDEVAC wants to hear from you.If you have concerns or opinions about ECS operations, maintenance, support or training, let MEDEVAC know about it. This invitation also includes concerns about RobinAir carts, the EPA certification process and availability to your... MORE

General Aviation: QRET Fielding Update
October 28, 2019 — Operators, now that PM Air Warrior is almost done training and fielding the quick-release extension tether (QRET), MEDEVAC folks need your help. If there are any MEDEVAC, Black Hawk, and Chinook units out there that haven’t been fielded and trained on the QRET, send your POC info to the email in this article... MORE

MEDEVAC: Internal Rescue Hoist TM Published
October 23, 2019 — Mechanics, the word is out. TM 1-1680-320-13&P (Nov 18), which covers the Black Hawk high-performance rescue hoist assembly, NSN 1680-01-552-3442, has been revised. ... MORE

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