PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-707
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 707
OCTOBER 2011
24
PS 707
OCT 11
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PS 707
OCT 11
Save yourself a headache and possible aircraft damage
by lifting the weapon and stowing it in the up position
before you install the GHW.
Some mechanics know that installing the wheels while
the rocket launcher and the M296 machine gun are installed
is troublesome. The launcher or other weapon systems get
in the way when the wheels are put on the aircraft skids.
A common practice is to remove the expandable bolt
pin from the universal weapons pylon, lift the weapon, re-
insert the bolt pin and then allow the weapon to rest against
the bolt pin.
That solution has its own problems. The weapon could
slip from your hands and bang against the pin. Even
if you’re careful and manage to rest the rocket pod or
an M296 machine gun on the pin, the pod and gun will
eventually bend the pin. And if HELLFIRE missiles are
installed, their ±ns can be damaged by the wheels.
When installing the ground handling wheels, it’s best to
stow weapons in the up position like it says in Para 4-76
of TM 9-1090-214-23&P. That way you won’t be saying
“oops” later.
M
echanics, using a hammer and an extension to turn off the main module
transmission oil ²ow is not the way to go.
The oil ±lter ²ow valve positioner tool and a breaker bar are the right tools to use
when changing the transmission oil ±lter on A Model Black Hawks. Make sure the
tool is cinched in properly because you’ll need your muscles to turn it.
Some mechanics improvise trying to use the old positioner tool with an extension.
They end up with busted knuckles, cuts and abrasions, gouges on the transmission
sump case and damage to the ±lter sleeve tang area.
Using a hammer and extension or the old tool leads to depot level repairs that may
include replacing the ±lter sleeve or even the transmission. The end result is costly
downtime and reduced operational readiness.
If you still have the old tool hanging around, don’t use it. It requires brute strength
and often slips off, causing damage. Make the tool listed in Fig 264 in WP 2014 00
of TM 1-1520-237-23-20.
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Use the Right Tool
When changing trans-
mission oil filter…
…use this tool…
…and
not
this one!
I hopE This wiLl
work on the FLOW
VALve and not oN
my knUCKleS!
that one will
work on your
nerves and
your knuckles
and not much
else!
uSE
THis
onE!
Mechanics, your
Kiowa Warrior’s
ground handling
wheels (GHW)
should
not
interfere with
its weapons
if
you install the
wheels right.
thanks,
buddy!
No problem-o!
now to take
care of your
buddy.
just don’t
leave my gun
resting on
my pin!
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9/7/11
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