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Chinook: When the Heat’s On, Get Sun Shades
June 21, 2022 — Crew members, as the summer months arrive and temperatures rise, the inside of a Chinook can get—as they say—hotter than the devil sitting on the flight line. Here's what to do... MORE

Be Prepared for Hot Weather: A List of Must-Read PS Articles
June 21, 2022 — Soldiers, even though it happens every year, it somehow seems to sneak up on us. It’s summer and the heat is on! Read on to see how to keep you and your equipment cool... MORE

Aircraft General: Get Aircraft Posters from Combat Readiness Center
June 17, 2022 — Helicopters face many different situations that affect performance and maintenance readiness, from cold weather to bird strikes. Posters can help aviators stay vigilant. Read on to learn where to access them... MORE

AGSE: Get Polymer Doors for ALUMMC
June 16, 2022 — I’ve been trying to get NSNs for the passenger-side and driver-side polymer doors used on the Aviation Light Utility Mobile Maintenance Cart (ALUMMC), NSN 1740-01-632-9476, to replace the international automation systems (IAS) ALUMMC -2 glass doors, but have had no luck. I’ve called John Deere, as well, but they are not sure about the right doors. Can you help? Read on to learn the answer... MORE

AH-64: Reprogramming the Mast Mounted Assembly
June 14, 2022 — The Apache helicopter has many complicated computerized parts. In the Jul 21 Apache newsletter, issue 96, it states that the mast mounted assembly (MMA) electronically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), NSN 1220-01-605-5217, requires reprogramming after specific fire control radar (FCR) maintenance tasks are accomplished. If this reprogramming doesn’t occur, it could negatively impact the accuracy of the fire control radar. Read on to learn the details... MORE

All Aircraft: Be Mindful During Ground Handling Operations
June 14, 2022 — Mechanics, ground support mishaps shouldn’t happen if you’re doing things by the book—that is by applicable maintenance manuals and TM 1-1500-204-23-1 (Jul 92). Keep reading to learn more... MORE

Apache: Inspect Seat Belt and Harness for Correct Configuration
June 8, 2022 — Mechanics, make a note that if you’re working on the Apache Longbow, you need to check the seat belt and harness configuration like it says in maintenance information message (MIM) (H-64-22-MIM-02), which updates (H-64-13-AMAM-06). Read on to learn more... MORE

AGSE: Latest SCAMP II TM Available
May 26, 2022 — Mechanics, make a note that the SCAMP II’s TM 9-3810-365-13&P (Feb 22) is now available through the LDAC ETM website. Read on for details... MORE

Apache: Replacing the Midframe Oil Drain Tube Coupling Nut
May 25, 2022 — Mechanics, you spoke and the Apache T700 Office listened. You suggested that the field could repair the B Nut (PN R197P04) on the engine cold section module (CSM), instead of purchasing a new CSM, and save money. Here's what to do... MORE

AMCOM Has New Podcast
May 4, 2022 — What can the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) do for you? That's the question central to their new podcast. Read on to find out more... MORE

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