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Category: Aviation

Aviation: FARP Helmet Parts Update
August 5, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 784 (Mar '18), p26. Did you know you have a choice of the microphone headset to employ on your FARP helmet, especially those flying Apache E-model aircraft?... MORE

Aviation: PSTS Component List Makes Inventory Easy!
August 3, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 786 (May '18), p. 37. When it’s time to inventory or test the pitot static systems on your aircraft, make sure you have everything you need... MORE

Logistics Management: Use Containers for Unserviceable Returns
July 31, 2020 — Aviation ground support and common aircraft components are being returned without their containers. Returning these parts without the containers increases repair turnaround time... MORE

Apache: Ship Servocylinders in Original Containers
July 31, 2020 — When you receive a new servocylinder for your Apache, make sure you place the unserviceable servocylinder it’s replacing in that container and return it for repair or overhaul. Don’t use the containers for anything else!... MORE

Aviation: Safety of Flight Messages Save Lives
July 27, 2020 — Sometimes there are problems with equipment that are serious enough to warrant an immediate, force-protection alert to the field to avert expensive repairs, ensure safety and save lives. In the aviation community, these alerts come in the form of safety of flight (SOF) messages... MORE

Shadow: Pegasus Oil Still OK to Use?
July 21, 2020 — Dear SFC Blade, There are questions from Shadow maintainers about the type of oil that’s used in the aircraft. We aren’t certain how the oil issue started, but there’s some concern the Pegasus oil used in the Shadow has changed in color. Soldiers are questioning why the oil has a different color, but not a different part number... MORE

Aircraft: Flying Helicopters in Thunderstorms
July 17, 2020 — Pilots, if you’ve ever been in a thunderstorm while flying your helicopter, you know it can be treacherous for the aircraft, your crew and equipment. Before you even encounter a thunderstorm, check out Army Regulation (AR) 95-1 and Training Circular (TC) 3-04.5 to get up to speed on what to do if your helicopter is caught up in a thunderstorm... MORE

Lakota: Use Only Authorized Equipment!
July 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 785 (Apr 18), pp. 24-25. Ground handling wheels and the tow bar are the only two pieces of ground handling equipment authorized for your Lakota!... MORE

Lakota: Heat Blanket Protects Engine Cowlings
July 17, 2020 — This article initially appeared in PS 782 (Jan 18), pp. 22-23. Have you noticed discoloration or blistering on the inside of the Lakota’s engine cowlings near the exhaust? That discoloration is caused by the intense heat generated during prolonged hovering and ground run operations... MORE

Aircraft: FOD Control is a Must
July 8, 2020 — Foreign object debris (FOD) is the culprit behind foreign object damage (FOD) to aircraft. FOD can come from the most unsuspecting places, like a pebble stuck in the sole of your boots, hardware that’s been left behind after maintenance or just general debris not cleaned up... MORE

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