PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-737
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 737
APRIL 2014
Hotshot PM for the M230
24
PS 737
APR 14
25
PS 737
M
echanics, maintenance and overhaul programs only work if you send in unserviceable
parts for repair.
If you have an unserviceable shaft assembly fan, NSN 1615-01-158-9517, or a shaft
assembly drive, NSN 1615-01-158-9522, turn it in ASAP. The need for these items is critical.
If units don’t turn them in, they won’t be in the supply system when needed.
So turn in those unserviceable parts without delay. If you do your part, the supply
system can, too.
R
emembering these PM pointers can keep your M230 automatic gun the hotshot
weapon it deserves to be.
Most problems with the M230 can be completely eliminated if you clean and
lube the weapon like it says in the round- and time-dependent checks listed in IETM
1-1520-LONGBOW/APACHE for the AH-64D and E.
The anti-collision light can be seen with night vision goggles (NVG) and can be
switched between NVG-capable and normal operation. The normal mode is used
around airFelds without NVG operations and switches to NVG when the situation
requires it. Replacing a broken light will take a $3,000 bite out of your unit’s pocket.
On the other end of the aircraft, the forward rotor’s blade cuff can smash into the
forward maintenance platform latches if they are left open.
Save yourself unnecessary maintenance repairs. Always check the clearance of the
forward and aft rotors before the ±ight controls are moved from the centered position
during maintenance. Never rotate the blades until the controls are centered.
UH/HH-60A/L/M…
M230
Automatic
Gun…
Return Critical Assets for Repair
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I
still
haven’t
got that
replacement
shaft assembly
fan!
I know what you mean!
I’m having the same
problem getting a
shaft assembly drive! I
wonder what’s going on?
Soldiers! those parts
you NeEd
aren’t
being
turned in for repair.
That’s
slowing doWn
the
availability of parts.
Close
latches on
forward
platform
before
rotating
blades
Latch
Latch
I need to be
completely
cleaned and lubed
if you expect me
to do my best.
I reAlly
do
feEl like
A
hOtsHoT
…
…thanks to
AlL tHis GreAT
PM I’vE bEen
GetTing!
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