UH-1 Maintenance Training Course
Do you have a new mechanic or mechanics that need a refresher course on the UH-1 helicopter? Do you need an IA renewal? Peter Frinchaboy...
Engine Igniters
In the photo below there are two Igniters, the one on the left shows that the spark is concentrated on one area of the igniter. Hard to...
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HEALTH & WELL BEING
With the military releasing aircraft to civilian operators, many civilian operators are following the maintenance schedule the military...
Droop Cam Jack Shaft
In 1992 UH-1-92 ASAM-13 was issued that later became TB1-1520-210-19 one time & recurring inspection of the droop compensator jackshaft....
Recent Linear Actuator Failure
One of our operators shared the following information after one of their pilots had a linear actuator failure while fighting fires in...
Fuel Line Inspection
Over the years I have seen this many times. The fuel lines that go up the back wall of the hell hole from the boost pumps to the main...
UH-1 Tail Rotor Pitch Change
The Tail Rotor Pitch Change has the short manual inspection criteria for the pitch change housing ( Quill ) 204-010-775-3 and the Pitch...
Synchronized Elevators
The purpose of the synchronized elevators is to increase the fore/aft cg range by lowering the tail as the aircraft accelerated. They did...
T1 Sensing Unit on Fuel Control
This a photo of a T1 sensing unit removed from a Fuel Control. These should NEVER be removed from a Fuel Control they are calibrated...
Centrisep Inlet Separator
If you are operating the Centrisep Inlet Particle Separator on your aircraft and having to do engine washes often, check the drain valve...