INITIAL AND RECURRING HYDRAULIC FLUID SAMPLING, ALL AH-64 SERIES AIRCRAFT

URGENT

TB 1-1520-238-20-116

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN

INITIAL AND RECURRING

HYDRAULIC FLUID SAMPLING,

ALL AH-64 SERIES AIRCRAFT

Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C.

30 September 2002

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

NOTE

THIS PUBLICATION IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL RESCINDED OR SUPERSEDED.

Priority Classification. Urgent.

NOTE

In accordance with AR 95--1, paragraph 6--6A, MACOM commanders may authorize

temporary exceptions from TB requirements. Exceptions may occur only when com-

bat operations or life or death matters are so urgent that during ciivil disasters or other

emergencies they override the consequences of continued operations.

a. Aircraft in Use. Upon receipt of this Technical Bulletin (TB), make the following entry on DA Form

2408--13--1 for cited aircraft. Enter a red horizontal dash //--// status symbol with the following statement:

"Inspect in accordance with TB 1520--238--20--116 no later than 50 Flight hours. Clear the red horizontal

dash //--// entry when the Inspection in paragraph 8 is completed. Affected aircraft shall be inspected as soon

as practical but no later than 01 December 2002. Commanders who are unable to comply with with these

requirements within the specified time framemust upgrade the affected aircraft's status symbol to a red //X//."

b. Aircraft in Depot Maintenance. Aircraft will not be issued until they are in compliance with this TB.

Aircraft Undergoing Maintenance. Aircraft will not be released until they are in compliance with this

TB.

d. Aircraft in Transit.

(1) Surface/Air Shipment. Same as paragraph 1.a.

(2) Ferry Status. Same as paragraph 1.a.

This TB supersedes USAAMCOM Aviation Safety Message 251830, Jan 01 AH--64--01--ASAM--05.