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AOAP: Temporary Gap in Service and Workarounds
March 1, 2022 — Starting on Feb 20, 2022, the contract that supports the Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP) will experience a gap in service. Read on to learn more about its impact... MORE

Corrosion: New Documents Published
February 25, 2022 — Corrosion is an ongoing battle. To ensure this menace never wins the day, two new corrosion policy and procedures publications are available... MORE

Aviation: Updated Calibration and Repair TB Published
February 8, 2022 — Make a note that the latest update to TB 43-180, Calibration and Repair Requirements for the Maintenance of Army Material (Aug 20), is now available... MORE

All Aircraft: Update on Proper Shipping
February 3, 2022 — Back in Jan 2020, in “Aircraft: Proper Shipping Fights Corrosion and Saves Money,” we encouraged units returning items for depot level repair (DLR) to follow proper packing guidelines in order to protect the equipment, save money and fight corrosion. Here’s a bit more information to achieve these important outcomes... MORE

All Aircraft: Pick the Right Type and Number of Jacks
January 28, 2022 — Mechanics, aircraft jacks are vital for maintenance on your helicopter. They’ve been around for years and gone through a lot of changes. Some have been put out to pasture while others have been neglected. This article offers pointers on picking the right type and number when jacking is needed... MORE

Aviation: 2021 Year-in-Review
January 18, 2022 — In this inaugural year-in-review article, let’s take a look back at some of the topics and themes that stood out in 2021 with an eye towards refreshing your maintenance skills and keeping your aircraft mission-ready... MORE

All Aircraft: How to Get Shatterproof Sample Bottles
December 29, 2021 — When I was in Germany back in 2009-2012, we had fuel sample bottles that were shatterproof. They were glass, but had a clear, soft coating of rubber or vinyl around them. If you dropped them, the glass would not break. I’ve been looking for an NSN for them, but I’ve had no luck. Can you help?... MORE

All Aircraft: Tool Warranty Program Update
December 17, 2021 — The aviation foot locker (AFL) and the new aviation tool system (NATS) are both covered under a lifelong warranty program. This program enables units to get replacements for worn or damaged tools. There’s a challenge at the moment because the manufacturers of some of the tools in these kits are having difficulty sourcing replacements, due in part to the disruption of supply chains because of the COVID- 19 pandemic. This article provides a possible remedy... MORE

All Aircraft: Cold Weather Prep, Icing and Winter Hazards
December 6, 2021 — Wintery weather brings many maintenance challenges, so make sure you’re on top of cold weather operations by thinking about environmental factors, operational procedures, training and hazards. Two Flightfax articles will help you prep for cold weather... MORE

All Aircraft: Human Errors Are Common but Avoidable
November 5, 2021 — Let’s face it, we’re human and humans are prone to mistakes and errors. Human failings are the number one contributor to aviation mishaps; they have been for more than 50 years... MORE

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