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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

Black Hawk/Apache: Don’t Hoard T700-GE-701C PTMs
November 25, 2019 — Check for unserviceable power train modules, NSN2840-01-286-1909, and don't stockpile them but turn them in and use the replacement, NSN 2840-01-503-1700. Read on to find out more... MORE

Black Hawk: Turn in Unserviceable H-60 Series Landing Lights
November 25, 2019 — The supply system is in critical need of unserviceable H-60 landing lights, NSN 6220-01-105-6582 (PNs 70553-01104-102 and 45-0190-7). Turn in these needed assets now for repair... MORE

Apache/Black Hawk: Engines Can’t Take a Steppin’ and Keep on Trekkin’
November 25, 2019 — The Apache and Black Hawk T700 engines should not be used as a step to get around your helicopter to perform maintenance. Read on to find out more. ... MORE

H-60 Black Hawk: Get Parts Turned in for Repair
November 25, 2019 — Mechanics,Maintenance and overhaul programs rely on you to do your part! In order for the supply system to meet the demands for H-60 series helicopter components, unserviceable Black Hawk parts must be turned in for repair ASAP.Without those unserviceable items, on-hand inventory takes a nosedive and, results in critical shortages. That means you... MORE

AH-64: Avoid the Green Tag Snag
November 25, 2019 — When turning in an unserviceable component, it’s important you fill out the green tag DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Reparable) Tag-Materiel, with the correct information. Here's how... MORE

AN/PYQ-10 SKL: Software Updated
November 21, 2019 — The AN/PYQ-10 simple key loader (SKL), NSNs 5810-01-517-3587 and 5810-01-644-4375, LIN C05002, has newly approved user application software (UAS). AN/PYQ-10 simple key loader (SKL)The new approved Army baseline and Army approved version is UAS version 11.0. SKL UAS version 12.0 is now an approved version and authorized for use on all SKLs. No SKL... MORE

M26 and M12A1 Decon: Protection from the Cold
November 21, 2019 — Cold temperatures are not your friend if your M26 and M12A1 decons sit outside for long periods. In freezing weather, you should protect them.It’s almost impossible to drain out all water from the M26 and M12A1s. That water can freeze and damage things like tanks and pumps, which are expensive to repair. Stop cold in its tracks like this: For the... MORE

Railroad Maintenance: Keeping Tracks Safely on Track
November 21, 2019 — The Army moves equipment from fort to port on railroad lines. But there are many behind-the-scene activities that enable rail lines to keep operating. Railroad track maintenance is the backbone that keeps the Army’s cargo moving. Without proper track inspection and maintenance, the railroad network can’t move the warfighters’ equipment and supplies. ... MORE

DRASH: Replacing Power Unit Frame Shelters
November 21, 2019 — What do you do when DRASH tents are not mission capable or not economically repairable? The answer is simple.The Army has approved replacement of the older technology articulating frame shelters listed below: DRASH TM PU-821/T, PU-822A/T 11-6115-742-13&P (May 12) PU-823A/T, PU-824B/T 11-6115-748-13&P (Sep 09) PU-823/T,... MORE

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