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Apache: Helmet Chinstrap Needs Care
November 8, 2019 — Operator and maintainer PMCS say the HGU-56/P helmet shouldn’t be used if the chinstrap is frayed. And there’s no percentage of fraying allowed either. Any fraying means the helmet is non-mission capable. Read on to learn more about ensuring the helmet does its job... MORE

Apache: Return Servo-Cylinders in Original Containers
November 8, 2019 — Always use the original, resuable shipping and storage containers to return Apache servo-cylinders. Read on to find out more... MORE

Aviation: UMARK Limitation Criteria Abolished
November 6, 2019 — With the completion of MWO 1-1670-260-50-3, users are no longer required to perform the five-year sling recertification. In addition, the 20 aerial lifts, 16 cumulative flight hour and 100 crane or hoist lift limitations are gone. ... MORE

Apache: IR Harness Mixup Creates Return Credit Confusion
November 5, 2019 — Make sure you can tell the difference between the legacy IR harness and the current IR harness before turn in or you risk not getting credit. Read on to find out more... MORE

Black Hawk: Don’t Stockpile Unserviceables
November 5, 2019 — Always turn in unserviceable components for repair and don't hang on to them. Read on to find out more... MORE

JSGPM: Nosecup News
November 4, 2019 — Dear Editor,As members of the Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training Team (COMET), we’ve come across a couple of nosecup issues on the Joint Services General Purpose Mask (JSGPM): There is in an arrow on the nosecup to help you properly install the internal drink tube. Most Soldiers don’t realize that. The arrow should point to the top of the... MORE

CROWS: Does Mandrel Come with Boresight Kit?
October 30, 2019 — Dear Half-Mast, we ordered the M153 CROWS boresight kit with NSN 1005-01-571-7212. According to TM 9-1090-221-10, it looks like the kit should have included a boresight mandrel adapter, NSN 4920-01-548-7633. But there’s no foam cutout for it inside the tool kit. Does the mandrel adapter need to be ordered separately? Keep reading for Half-Mast's answer... MORE

Aviation: Aircraft Information Website
October 30, 2019 — Looking for aviation information on H-60s, AH-64s, CH-47s, UH-72As in a one-stop-shop kind of place? You’ll find everything from AWR’s to AMIM’s, SOF’s and aviation ground support equipment (AGSE) information on the Joint Technical Data Integration (JTDI) website... MORE

Black Hawk: Parts Turn-In Good For Business
October 30, 2019 — Maintainers,When ordering repairable items, always make sure you turn in unserviceable items to depot for repair. Consider it “one in” for every “one out.”If you have any power turbine modules (PTMs), NSNs 2840-01-503-1700 and 2840-01-286-1909 for T700-GE-701C/D engine, turn them in to depot.Note that the PTM, NSN 2840-01-286-1909, has been... MORE

UH-60: Have Unserviceable Parts? Turn Them In!
October 30, 2019 — Mechanics, the maintenance and overhaul programs need your help! The supply system can only meet the demand for parts when it has parts to repair. The parts listed in this article have low return rates... MORE

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