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Category: Aviation

Aviation: Helicopters No Match for Wires and Towers
May 21, 2021 — This article has information that will save lives! An aircraft is a powerful machine that shoots, maneuvers and travels at high velocity. But it’s no match for wires and towers. Attention to detail is a must for pilots, copilots and crew... MORE

UH-60: New Anti-Collision Light Coming
May 20, 2021 — The Utility Helicopter Product Office (UHPO) is replacing the legacy Xenon anti-collision lights (ACL) with LED ACLs on UH-60 birds. This article explains the benefits of the new anti-collision lights... MORE

All Aircraft: Operating in Hot Weather
May 20, 2021 — Summertime is upon us and you know that taking precautions when working in hot weather is a must. Check out the attached March 2021 Flightfax 5 article for the latest hot weather operating facts... MORE

All Aircraft: Too Hot to Handle
March 30, 2021 — This article initially appeared in PS 628 (Mar 05), p. 39. Mechanics, a day in the desert (or any heat-extreme environment) can get really hot, sometimes limiting maintenance that can be done. Aircraft parts, tools and the airframe exposed to the sun can get hot enough to fry you. So when you’re doing split maintenance operations around the clock, heed this guidance... MORE

All Aircraft: Crash Kit Modernized
March 3, 2021 — Aviators, make a note that the aviation crash kit, NSN 5180-00-903-1049, LIN W31565, has been modernized with a new NSN. The original kit is a terminal item and can no longer be ordered. The new kit replaces old analog equipment with a digital camera, handheld GPS, and digital voice recorder. Click MORE to learn more... MORE

Aircraft: Cold Weather Care
March 3, 2021 — Taking care of your aircraft and yourselves is important in winter weather. Maintenance on aircraft continues even in cold weather because aircraft operations and maintaining equipment gets more intense. The Nov 2020 issue of Flightfax has some tips for dealing with Old Man Winter... MORE

AGSE: New Contact Info
March 1, 2021 — Have a need or recommendation for a product improvement that will save time, improve readiness or reduce costs for aviation ground support equipment (AGSE)? AGSE and your combat developers want to hear about it... MORE

Aircraft: Get Latest Issue of Aviation Digest
February 26, 2021 — Want to keep up with the latest information on Army aviation and the aviation profession? Then get the most recent quarterly issue of Aviation Digest, the professional bulletin of the Army Aviation Branch at the link in this article... MORE

UH-60/AH-64: Follow Proper Engine Operation and Care
February 25, 2021 — Mechanics, operating the T700-701 engine with the engine inlet plugs installed is asking for trouble. Always follow the engine TM when performing engine maintenance. Check out WP 0302 in TM 1-2840-248-23&P (Oct 19). The title of the chapter is Maintenance Required Following Compressor Airflow Disruption or Engine Inlet Blockage... MORE

Aviation: New Bandage NSN
February 25, 2021 — If you’re an ALSE tech looking for a bandage for a first aid kit, order it with NSN 6510-01-657-5085. This elastic bandage is the latest cinch tight replacement. ... MORE

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