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Category: Aviation

H-60 Black Hawk: Get Parts Turned in for Repair
November 25, 2019 — Mechanics,Maintenance and overhaul programs rely on you to do your part! In order for the supply system to meet the demands for H-60 series helicopter components, unserviceable Black Hawk parts must be turned in for repair ASAP.Without those unserviceable items, on-hand inventory takes a nosedive and, results in critical shortages. That means you... MORE

AH-64: Avoid the Green Tag Snag
November 25, 2019 — When turning in an unserviceable component, it’s important you fill out the green tag DD Form 1577-2, Unserviceable (Reparable) Tag-Materiel, with the correct information. Here's how... MORE

H-60 Aircraft: Got Utility Helicopter Safety Questions?
November 18, 2019 — Having safety issues with any of your H-60 helicopter models? Here’s an email address for field units to submit inquiries about any issues affecting safety... MORE

Apache: USB Interface Device Now Available
November 18, 2019 — If you haven’t received it yet, be on the lookout for the new MIL-STD-1553 Apache USB interface device, NSN 5995-01-668-2169 (PN ACS1553M, CAGE 644Y8). The Apache PM started distributing the device in mid-2019... MORE

Apache: Inspection Kits Now Available
November 8, 2019 — A lot of the angst dealt with the hours required to locate and gather parts for the 250-hour, 500-hour and six-month gun inspections. PM Apache answered those concerns with a series of kits that reduce the man-hours associated with gathering parts and getting the job done... MORE

Apache: Helmet Chinstrap Needs Care
November 8, 2019 — Operator and maintainer PMCS say the HGU-56/P helmet shouldn’t be used if the chinstrap is frayed. And there’s no percentage of fraying allowed either. Any fraying means the helmet is non-mission capable. Read on to learn more about ensuring the helmet does its job... MORE

Apache: Return Servo-Cylinders in Original Containers
November 8, 2019 — Always use the original, resuable shipping and storage containers to return Apache servo-cylinders. Read on to find out more... MORE

Aviation: UMARK Limitation Criteria Abolished
November 6, 2019 — With the completion of MWO 1-1670-260-50-3, users are no longer required to perform the five-year sling recertification. In addition, the 20 aerial lifts, 16 cumulative flight hour and 100 crane or hoist lift limitations are gone. ... MORE

Apache: IR Harness Mixup Creates Return Credit Confusion
November 5, 2019 — Make sure you can tell the difference between the legacy IR harness and the current IR harness before turn in or you risk not getting credit. Read on to find out more... MORE

Black Hawk: Don’t Stockpile Unserviceables
November 5, 2019 — Always turn in unserviceable components for repair and don't hang on to them. Read on to find out more... MORE

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