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AH-64D/E: Folding Blades and Aircraft Transport
September 28, 2020 — Folding Apache blades and transporting aircraft isn’t as simple as it seems. That’s why it’s important to have the right tools and support. Aircraft transportability equipment and limited blade fold kits are managed by the Apache PM Transportability Team (APMTT) out of Ft Hood, TX... MORE

MEDEVAC: Hoist Bumper Spring Assembly Part Number Correction
September 14, 2020 — The MEDEVAC hoist bumper/spring assembly in both TM 1-1520-237-23&P (Jan 19) and TM 1-1520-280-23&P (Mar 20) has the incorrect obsolete part number, BL-12750-3. That part number, BL-12750-3, is a shorter crushable bumper and was replaced by BL-15975-3. Keep reading to learn more... MORE

UH-60M: Replacement Searchlight Now Available!
September 14, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 802 (Sept 19), page 21. The searchlights on UH-60M helicopters have a problem. Their light sometimes dissipates... MORE

UAS: Readiness Reporting Key to Mission Readiness
September 14, 2020 — Keeping unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in the fight requires consistent readiness reporting. Maintaining readiness for your Shadow, Gray Eagle and all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) means knowing the who, what, when, where and why of readiness reporting. ... MORE

Shadow: Pitot Tube Discoloration Corrective Action
August 27, 2020 — If you’ve been stumped about when it’s time to change out your Shadow’s pitot tube due to discoloration, check out the good word in TM 1-1550-1689-23&P (Apr 20). During your preventive maintenance daily (PMD) inspections, pay close attention to the transparency of the Tygon tubing related to your Shadow’s pitot tube system, and make sure the tubing isn’t dry and brittle... MORE

Apache: New Fuel Tanks Coming
August 27, 2020 — If you haven’t heard, a new reduced-sized crashworthy external fuel system (RCEFS), NSN 1560-01-564-2584, is coming to your AH-64E aircraft... MORE

Aviation: Saft Battery Not Responding?
August 25, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 787 (Jun 18) page 24-25. Operators, if your aircraft has the AN/APX-123/123A receiver-transmitter, NSNs 5895-01-539-9151 or 5895-01-628-5190, and the newly replaced SAFT* battery, NSN 6135-01-529-0122, (PN A3308909-2), won’t clear the low battery indicator, don’t fret!... MORE

Apache: Turn-ins Reduce Repair Parts Shortage
August 7, 2020 — Mechanics, AMCOM repair programs need your help! When Apache parts are unserviceable, it’s crucial that units turn them in for repair in a timely manner. The supply system can only meet the demand for parts when it has parts to repair and send back out to users... MORE

MEDEVAC: How to Get BAM Window Parts
August 6, 2020 — The Black Hawk Advanced MEDEVAC (BAM) window on your MEDEVAC consists of several parts that can be replaced at the unit level... MORE

CH-47F: Another Tow Option for Chinook
August 6, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 795 (Feb '19), pp. 22-23. Mechanics, if your unit still has the Chinook’s old single axle/wheel tow bar, you have to rotate the left rear wheel 120 degrees before hookup. That’s to keep the landing gear from snapping during towing... MORE

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