PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-719
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 719
OCTOBER 2012
22
PS 719
OCT 12
23
PS 719
OCT 12
ALSE Techs, no matter what you’ve heard out there
in the helmet world, the aircrew integrated helmet
system (AIHS) earcup confguration cannot be altered.
The stock earcup is the only authorized cup For your
helmet. That’s because it was designed, developed and
qualifed as a crushable earcup that absorbs energy
and protects your noggin in case oF a helicopter crash.
The bottom line is the standard confguration lowers
aviator’s risk oF skull Fractures and death.
The hushkit and soFtseal combo earcup replacements
should not be used on HGP-56/P helmets because they
have
not
been tested For crash worthiness. Everything
you need is listed in WP 0065 00 oF TM 1-1680-377-
13&P-1.
O
n Page 23 oF PS 709 (Dec 11), we told you that the old standard tug and the John
Deere tug are taking a hike. They are being replaced by a new tug called the standard
aircraFt towing system (SATS), NSN 1740-01-575-5662.
Well, here’s some more good news! The SATS now has a Full-length crew
protection system (CPS) to protect its occupants. IF you have a SATS without a CPS,
don’t worry. It will be upgraded with the new CPS soon. You’ll be able to tow aircraFt
without being exposed to the elements while moving around on the ±ight line.
So while you wait For your upgrade to come in, keep up on the good maintenance
and PMCS Found in TM 1-1740-221-13&P.
Make a note that the TM is being revised to include the CPS along with updates to
the repair parts and special tools list (RPSTL).
HGU-56/P AIHS…
Can I Up-
grade My
Helmet
Earcups?
AGSE…
New
Aircraft
Tug
Update
So
remember,
your helmet
is
already
outfitted
to
protect
your head.
The
short
answer
from the
helmet
head-
shed is
“no!”
Don’t
try to
refit it with
unauthorized
components. That
will do nothing
but increase your
risk of
injury.
thanks, sergeant
blade! I’d heard
a lot abOut those
hushkit and softseal
earcup replacements.
it’s good to know
that they’re
Not
OK!
Ahh… don’t
be sad! your
upgrade is
on
the way!
Hey!
when did
you get that new
crew protection
system?
this new cps
sUre comes in
handy in bad
weather!
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9/4/12
2:38 PM
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