URGENT
TB 1--1520--240--20--136
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL BULLETIN
ONE TIME INSPECTION FOR PROPER INSTALLATION
OF
DROOP STOPS
ON ALL
CH--47D, MH--47D AND MH--47E AIRCRAFT
Headquarters, Department of the Army, Washington, D. C.
5 February 2001
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THIS PUBLICATION IS EFFECTIVE UNTIL RESCINDED OR SUPERSEDED.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 exception from ASAM message requirements.
Exception may only occur when combat operations or matter of life or
death in civil disasters or other emergencies are so urgent that they
override the consequences of continued aircraft operation.
a. Aircraft in Use. Upon receipt of this Technical Bulletin, make the following entry on the DA Form
2408--13--1. Enter a red horizontal dash // -- // status symbol with the following statement: "Inspect Droop
Stops in accordance with SOF CH-47-01-02, TB 1-1520-240-20-136 prior to next engine start (rotors turn-
ing)." Clear the red horizontal dash // -- // entry when the procedures in accordance with paragraphs 8 and
9 are completed. The affected aircraft shall be inspected prior to next engine start (rotors turning). Command-
ers who are unable to comply with the requirements of this Technical Bulletin within the time frame specified
will upgrade the affected aircraft status symbol to a red // X //.
b. Aircraft in Depot Maintenance. Same as paragraph1a.
c. Aircraft Undergoing Maintenance. Same as paragraph 1a.
d. Aircraft in Transit.
(1) Surface/Air Shipment. Same as paragraph 1a.
(2) Ferry Status.
(a) Same as paragraph 1a.
This TB supersedes USAAMCOM Message 030504Z FEB 01 SOF CH--47--01- 02.
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