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MEDEVAC: Rescue Hoist Hook Now Has NSN
August 27, 2021 — Mechanics, the MEDEVAC internal rescue hoist D-Lok hook now has an NSN assigned. The hook NSN is 4030-01-01-686-4251 (PN 414AF 686-4251) and is available through the supply system... MORE

UH-60M: Remove Stabilator Bolts the Right Way
August 27, 2021 — Mechanics, if you’re having problems removing the stabilator from your aircraft because the attachment bolts are stuck, using a hammer and a brass bar on the bolts will only damage them. Brute force isn’t the way to go, but there’s another way, which is provided in this article... MORE

AGSE: For Want of an ALUMMC Windshield Bolt
August 27, 2021 — Dear Sergeant Blade, in WP 0132 (Maintainer Maintenance Windshield Assembly) of the aviation light utility mobile maintenance cart’s (ALUMMC) TM 1-1740-213-13&P (Feb 16), mushroom bolts are needed to secure the windshield. The work package shows the parts for the windshield, but it doesn’t list an NSN for the mushroom bolt itself. Is there an NSN for the mushroom bolt? Read on for the answer... MORE

Clothing: Instructions for Wearing the AGSU
August 27, 2021 — The Army G-1 Uniform Policy Branch has created a quick visual aid for wearing the Army Green Service Uniform (AGSU). To download the uniform guide, visit the PS Magazine milBook site. We've got the link right here... MORE

AN/PYQ-10A(c) SKL: Better Battery Drops in FY22
August 27, 2021 — A new heavy duty (HD) battery, NSN 6130-01-691-0809, for the AN/PYQ-10A(c) Simple Key Loader (SKL), is scheduled to replace the current HD battery, NSN 6130-01-525-2788, for all newly produced SKLs by November 30, 2021... MORE

PQAS-E: Time to Swap the Laptop Hard Drive
August 27, 2021 — Do you own or maintain a Petroleum Quality Analysis System-Enhanced (PQAS-E)? If so, it’s time to swap the B300 Laptop W10 Internal HD (hard drive). We've got the info here... MORE

Fuel Tankers: Need an Alternator or Cooling Fan Belt?
August 27, 2021 — Operators, be careful while ordering that alternator belt for your tanker trailer. Older model tanker trailers use a different belt than the newer models. That’s because they have different-sized alternator pulleys. Read more here... MORE

Ground Vehicles: QR Codes for PMCS Not TACOM-Endorsed
August 26, 2021 — Dear MSG Half-Mast, I work on a Command Maintenance Evaluation/Maintenance Assistance Instruction (COMET/MAIT) team and keep seeing quick response (QR) codes used to access the PMCS tables of a vehicle’s TMs. Can they be used? The quick answer is, NO. Read this article to get the full answer. ... MORE

SATS Trailer: Door and ECU Panel Parts
August 26, 2021 — Dear Half-Mast, I’m looking for the NSN to a door handle for the side generator access panel on the SATS trailer. I also need the NSN for the thumbscrew that's attached to the panel on the ECU. Can you help? ... MORE

Lakota: Having Flight Control Rod Issues?
August 25, 2021 — Heads up, Lakota operators. The Light Helicopter Product Office (LHPO) has received reports from units that have discovered cracked swaged collars on the flight control rods. The Lakota System Safety Working Group (SSWG) has determined that the cracked sleeves are not a safety hazard. Read this article to learn more... MORE

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