PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-736
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 736
MARCH 2014
21
PS 736
MAR 14
P
age 20 of PS 728 (Jul 13) said the aircrew
survival and egress knife (ASEK) could
only
be
worn on the inside or outside of either calf. That’s
no longer true.
The air warrior headshed recently made a Fnal
decision on this matter. A DA ±orm 2028 has been
submitted for TM 1-1680-377-13&P-1 to allow
units to attach approved ASEKs to the primary
survival gear carrier (PSGC) based on general use
safety alert message 13-01.
ASEK Mounting Guidance
Because the PSGC was not originally designed for the ASEK, where you mount
it matters. Crew member body size varies widely, so strikes zones will be different,
too. Use the following individual mounting evaluation methods:
•
Don all appropriate flight and survival gear worn during missions.
•
Place the ASEK on your PSGC following the info in the new Steps 5 and 6.
•
Secure the ASEK with the MOLLE straps.
•
Sit in your aircraft crew station as you would on a normal mission.
•
Make sure the ASEK isn’t mounted where it can interfere with any controls. That
includes interference caused by movements in the cabin and tasks such as sling
loading or hoist operations.
•
Check to see if the ASEK interferes with the restraint system or emergency egress.
•
While upright in the seat, flex your body as far forward as the seat and harness
restraints allow. If the ASEK touches your head, adjust it to avoid a hazard.
Don’t put yourself in harm’s way. Take the ASEK mounting guidance seriously!
WARNING
“Incorrect mounting of the ASEK on the
upper front chest of the PSGC may contribute
to injury or death to personnel during a crash
sequence.”
NOTE
“The ASEK may be worn on the inside or
outside of either calf.”
The change will add steps to the procedures:
“If leg mounting is deemed undesirable, the
ASEK may be worn on the PSGC, and must be
positioned to avoid a head strike in case of an
accident. Prior to Fight, from the upright seated
position, Fex body full forward and chin down
to the full seat and harness restraints limits. If
there is interference between the ASEK and the
head, adjust the position of the ASEK until it is
no longer a strike hazard.
“
If ASEK interferes with Fight controls or
required mission tasks, reposition ASEK.”
Air Warrior…
The
Final
Answer on the ASEK Knife
changes will
be made to
WP 00
77
to
reflect the
safety alert
message
information.
ASEK can be worn on PSGC vest
or on inside or outside of calf
Sergeant Blade,
we’ve been going back
and forth about
where
to mount the
ASEK. Do you have any
words of wisdom?
as a
matter
of fact,
I
do.
the headshed
now says you
can
wear the
ASEK on the
PSGC as long
as you mount
it
right!
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