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PART 1 OF 3 PARTS
SUBJECT - AVIATION SAFETY ACTION MESSAGE, MAINTENANCE
MANDATORY, RCS CSGLD-1860(R1), ALL U.S. ARMY AIRCRAFT,
UPDATED INFORMATION ON NIGHT VISION GOGGLES, GEN-00-ASAM-01.
1. PRIORITY CLASSIFICATION - N/A.
2. TASK/INSPECTION SUSPENSE DATE - N/A.
3. REPORTING COMPLIANCE SUSPENSE DATE - N/A.
4. SUMMARY OF PROBLEM -
4A. THIS MESSAGE SUPERCEDES GEN-98-ASAM-02 AND GEN-99-ASAM-
02. THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO PROVIDE CONSOLIDATED AND
UPDATED INFORMATION ON AVIATION NVG MESSAGES. IT IS NOT INTENDED
TO REPLACE ANY PUBLICATION, BUT AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THOSE
PUBLICATIONS.
NOTE:
THIS MESSAGE DOES NOT ADDRESS NIGHT VISION
DEVICES USED FOR GROUND OPNS.
4B. THE UPDATED INFORMATION IN THIS MESSAGE IS ORGANIZED AS
FOLLOWS:
PARA SUBJECT
OPERATIONAL
8A COMMERCIAL NIGHT VISION DEVICES
8B AN/AVS-6 (ANVIS)
8C HUD/ADSS
8D SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING
8E LASER POINTERS
8F PHYSICAL SECURITY
8G CURRENT PUBLICATIONS
8H EXPIRED PUBLICATIONS
MAINTENANCE
8I ANVIS MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING
8J BATTERY AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLY (BATTERY PACK)
8K TEST SETS
8L AIRCRAFT MODIFICATION WORK ORDERS (MWO)
8M AIRCRAFT LIGHTING
8N FORMS AND RECORDS
8O NVG VISOR HOUSING MODIFICATIONS
8P HELMETS
8Q MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
16 POINTS OF CONTACT
5. END ITEMS - THIS MESSAGE COVERS THE AN/AVS-6 SERIES, AN/AVS7,
ADSS, AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT EQUIPMENT FOR THESE SYSTEMS.
6. ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS TO BE INSPECTED - N/A
7. PARTS TO BE INSPECTED - N/A
8. NVG PROCEDURES/INFORMATION -
8A. COMMERCIAL NIGHT VISION DEVICES - COMMERCIAL NIGHT
VISION DEVICES (INCLUDING PROCURED GSA CATALOGUED GOGGLES AND
SPARE PARTS) ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR AVIATION USE, EXCEPT FOR
TEST, EVALUATION, AND DEMONSTRATION AS REQUESTED BY PMNV/RSTA.
THESE NONSTANDARD DEVICES AND PARTS HAVE NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY
TESTED FOR MILITARY USE (ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE, ETC).
8B. AN/AVS-6 (ANVIS) -
NOTE
PRIOR TO FLYING WITH ANVIS, ENSURE A PROPER
FIT OF THE SPH - 4/4B OR THE HGU-56/P HELMET.
IF THE CREWMEMBER CANNOT ADJUST THE ANVIS GOGGLES
TO HIS/HER EYES, A QUALIFIED ALSE TECHNICIAN (Q2/H2)
MAY NEED TO HEAT TREAT THE THERMOPLASTIC LINER (TPL)
TO PROVIDE A PROPER FIT.
8B(1) THE FOLLOWING VERSIONS OF THE AN/AVS-6 ANVIS ARE THE
ONLY IMAGE INTENSIFICATION SYSTEMS AUTHORIZED FOR AVIATION FLIGHT
USE:
AN/AVS-6(V)1 NSN 5855-01-138-4749
AN/AVS-6(V)2 NSN 5855-01-138-4748
AN/AVS-6(V)1A NSN 5855-01-439-1745
BINOCULAR ASSY NSN 6650-01-242-2508
AN/AVS-9(V) NSN 5855-01-433-3157
8B(2) IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBES - REBUILT/REFURBISHED IMAGE
INTENSIFIER TUBES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE. UNITS WILL NOT
PURCHASE OR USE REBUILT IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBES FROM THE U.S.
MARINE CORPS REPAIR FACILITY AT BARSTOW, CA, OR ANY OTHER SOURCE.
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, CONTACT MR. GLEN NOWAK, PARA 16A.
8B(3) NEWLY FIELDED ANVIS THAT FAIL EITHER THE "SERVICE-UPON
RECEIPT-OF-MATERIAL" INSPECTION OR FAIL PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION
OF THE WARRANTY MUST BE REPORTED ON A PRODUCT QUALITY DEFICIENCY
REPORT (PQDR), SF 368. THE PQDR MUST BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE
LOCAL CECOM AVIONICS LAR AND TRANSMITTED TO CDR, CECOM. THIS
WILL ENSURE THE UNIT SUBMITTING THE PQDR WILL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR
THAT NVG.
8B(4) DUAL PIVOT AND ADJUSTMENT SHELF (PAS) (EXCEPT
AN/AVS6(V)2), 25MM EYEPIECE LENS, AND HUD NECK CORD ASSEMBLY
ENHANCEMENTS ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE APPLIED TO ANY ANVIS.
8B(5) CONVERSION OF AN/AVS-6(V)2 (NSN 5855-01-1384748)
BINOCULARS TO AN/AVS-6(V)1 (NSN 5855-01138-4749) VERSION BY
REPLACEMENT OF THE PAS, IS NOT AUTHORIZED.
8B(6) INSTALLATION OF THE 3- NOTCH LIGHT INTERFERENCE FILTER
(LIF), NSN 5855-01379-1410, ON AN/AVS-6 IS MANDATORY, IAW
PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN TM 11-5855-26310, PARA 2-12, AND FIGURE 2-
24 (THE CORRECT LIF IS DEPICTED AS THE NEW LIF IN THIS FIGURE).
AN/AVS-6 WITHOUT THIS MODIFICATION WILL BE CARRIED ON A RED //X//
STATUS. UNIT MAINTAINERS WILL DOCUMENT THE INSTALLATION OF THE
NEW LIF ON DA FORM 2408-15, HISTORICAL RECORD.
8B(7) MX-10160 AND MX-10160A IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBES WILL
NOT BE MIXED WITHIN ANY ANVIS BINOCULAR ASSEMBLY. AN/AVS-6(V)1A
SYSTEMS THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBES WILL
ONLY USE MX10160A REPLACEMENT TUBES.
8B(8) DIFFERENT VERSIONS OF ANVIS MAY BE USED IN THE SAME
COCKPIT, FLIGHTCREW, OR FORMATION.
8C. HUD/ADSS -
8C(1) WHEN INSTALLED ON THE ANVIS MONOCULAR, THE ANVIS/HUD
OPTICAL UNIT SUPPORT CLAMPS ARE CONSIDERED PERMANENT. HOWEVER,
HUD CLAMPS MAY BE REMOVED FOR MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS, ANVIS TRANSFER, OR HUD SYSTEM TRANSFER. UNIT
MAINTAINERS WILL DOCUMENT THE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE
SUPPORT CLAMPS ON DA FORM 2408-15, HISTORICAL RECORD.
8C(2) UNITS ARE AUTHORIZED TO MODIFY THE FOAM INSERT OF THE
ANVIS CARRYING CASE TO ACCEPT ANVIS WITH OPTICAL UNIT SUPPORT
CLAMP INSTALLED.
8C(3) THE ANVIS NECK CORD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE ANVIS WHEN
THE HUD OR ADSS IS IN USE TO FACILITATE EGRESS FROM THE AIRCRAFT
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. AN ADDITIONAL (REMOVABLE) NECK
CORD ASSEMBLY IS AVAILABLE. THE ASSEMBLY CONSISTS OF A NECKCORD
(STRAP, WEBBING), P/N 125302, NSN 5340-01396-1746, AND BARREL
FASTENER (CYLINDER), P/N 125301, NSN 5340-01-3934890. INSTALL BY
THREADING THE NECK CORD ASSEMBLY UP THROUGH THE PAS AND
INSTALLING THE BARREL CONNECTOR ON THE ENDS OF THE NECK CORD
ASSEMBLY. TIE A KNOT IN ONE END OF THE NECK CORD ASSEMBLY AFTER
THREADING THROUGH THE BARREL CONNECTOR. THE SECOND END REMAINS
UNKNOTTED TO ALLOW EASE OF REMOVAL OF THE NECK CORD ASSEMBLY.
8C(4) THE HUD NECK CORD WITH A BARREL FASTENER (CYLINDER)
MAY ALSO BE USED TO REPLACE THE NECK CORD ASSEMBLY USED ON ANY
STANDARD ANVIS SYSTEM.
8D. SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING - INTERIOR LIGHTING ADDITIONAL TO
THAT WHICH IS ORGANIC TO THE AIRCRAFT MAY CONSIST OF LIP LIGHTS
(MIC LIGHTS), FINGER LIGHTS, FLASHLIGHTS WITH FILTERS, LASERS,
AND OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES.
NOTE
LIP/MIC LIGHTS AND FINGER LIGHTS DO NOT
SATISFY THE FLASHLIGHT REQUIREMENT OF AR 95-1.
8D(1) PM SOLDIER HAS APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
COMPONENT NSN
FINGER LIGHT 6230-01-357-2175
MIC LIGHT 6240-01-362-4902
FLASHLIGHT FILTER, (1.715 INCH) 6230-01-369-1658
FLASHLIGHT FILTER, (1 INCH) 6230-01-369-1659
FLASHLIGHT FILTER, (0.895 INCH) 6230-01-369-1657
AA FLASHLIGHT 6230-01-259-4495
ANVIS COMPATIBLE FLASHLIGHT
FILTER (W/BOOT) 6230-01-393-2365
8D(2) IF THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, SUPPLEMENTAL
LIGHTING WHICH PASSES THE EVALUATION OF PARAGRAPH 8D(4) IS
AUTHORIZED.
8D(3) THE SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING CONFIGURATIONS
AUTHORIZED BY UNIT COMMANDERS MUST BE DEFINED IN THE UNIT SOP.
UNIT COMMANDERS MUST ENSURE CREWMEMBERS RECEIVE INSTRUCTION IN
THE USE OF AUTHORIZED SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING INCLUDING FLASHLIGHT
FILTERS. THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE MET AS PART OF NIGHT VISION
GOGGLE READINESS LEVEL PROGRESSION IF ADDRESSED IN THE UNIT
STANDARDIZATION SOP. AS A MINIMUM, THE FOLLOWING TRAINING MUST
BE CONDUCTED, EVALUATED, AND DOCUMENTED:
8D(3)(A) OPERATION AND USE OF LIGHTING.
8D(3)(B) CAUTIONS/WARNINGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIGHTING.
8D(3)(C) DEMONSTRATE DEGRADATION OF NVG PERFORMANCE CAUSED
BY SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING.
NOTE
LIGHTS THAT HAVE NOT PASSED THE SUPPLEMENTAL
TEST DESCRIBED BELOW WILL NOT BE USED IN THE
COCKPIT/PILOT STATIONS EXCEPT FOR GROUND
OPERATIONS. THESE LIGHTS MAY BE USED IN
THE CARGO/PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF UH1,
UH-60, OH58A/C, OR CH-47AIRCRAFT, AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND
(PC).
8D(4) SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING DEGRADATION EVALUATION - A
METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE EFFECTS OF SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING ON
ANVIS IS AS FOLLOWS:
8D(4)(A) AT NIGHT, IN AN AIRCRAFT LOCATED IN AN AREA OF LOW
AMBIENT LIGHT (LANDING ZONE, ETC), WITH INTERIOR LIGHTING SET FOR
NVG OPERATIONS, AND WITH ANVIS PREPARED FOR USE, POSITION A
REFLECTIVE MATERIAL (MAP SHEET, NOTE CARD, VINYL CHECKLIST, ETC.)
AT READING DISTANCES (APPROXIMATELY 12 TO 18 INCHES) FROM YOUR
EYES.
8D(4)(B) SHINE THE SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHT ONTO THE MATERIAL.
WITH THE UNAIDED EYE, LOOK AT THE RESULTANT REFLECTION CAST ON
THE WINDSCREEN.
8D(4)(C) OBSERVE THIS SAME REFLECTION THROUGH THE ANVIS. AN
ACCEPTABLE SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHT SOURCE WILL ALLOW NVG AIDED VISION
THROUGH THE REFLECTION. THE REFLECTION MAY EVEN DISAPPEAR.
8D(4)(D) IF THE REFLECTION BLOCKS THE ANVIS AIDED VISION OF ANY
CREWMEMBER TO THE OBSERVED AREA, THIS LIGHT SOURCE IS
UNACCEPTABLE.
8E. LASER POINTERS -
WARNING
USERS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ANY LASER CAN
PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY DEGRADE THE
PERFORMANCE OF ANVIS IF USED IMPROPERLY.
WARNING
ANY LASER THAT IS NOT A CLASS 1 LASER DEVICE
HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE
TO THE EYE.
8E(1) LASERS OTHER THAN CLASS I NEAR IR LASERS MAY BE USED
ONLY IN THE CARGO COMPARTMENT OF UH-1, UH-60 OR CH-47 AIRCRAFT,
OR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE OH-58 AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
PC. THE PC WILL INCLUDE THE USE OF LASER POINTERS IN THE CREW
AND PASSENGER BRIEFING FOR NIGHT OPERATIONS.
8E(2) VISIBLE LASER POINTERS, OR NEAR-INFRARED (NEAR-IR)
INVISIBLE LASER POINTERS GREATER THAN CLASS I, SEVERELY DEGRADES
THE PERFORMANCE OF ANVIS AND CREATE AN EYE HAZARD WHEN USED IN
THE COCKPIT OF ARMY HELICOPTERS.
8E(3) ANY CLASS I NEAR-IR LASER IS ACCEPTABLE FOR USE IN THE
COCKPITS OR CARGO COMPARTMENTS OF ARMY HELICOPTERS. THE INFRARED
AIMING LIGHT, AN/PAQ-4C (NSN 5855-01-398-4315, LIN NUMBER 34938)
IS A CLASS I, NEAR-IR (830-860 NANOMETERS) LASER, WHICH PROVIDES
REASONABLE RANGE PERFORMANCE WITH LITTLE TO NO DEGRADATION OF THE
ANVIS PERFORMANCE WHEN DIRECTED THROUGH THE WINDSCREEN OF
HELICOPTER COCKPITS. THIS LASER IS DEEMED ACCEPTABLE FOR USE.
WARNING
USE CAUTION NOT TO POINT LASERS INSIDE THE
COCKPIT, AS THIS MAY DEGRADE ANVIS PERFORMANCE.
8E(4) PRIOR TO CONDUCTING OPERATIONS USING LASERS, UNIT
COMMANDERS SHALL INCLUDE PROCEDURES REGARDING THE USE OF LASER
POINTERS DURING ANVIS HELICOPTER MISSIONS IN THE UNIT SOP.
8E(5) GUIDANCE REGARDING HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH TACTICAL
LASER POINTERS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE U.S. ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH
PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, DSN 5843932 OR (410)436-3932;
"HTTP://CHPPM-WWW.APGEA.ARMY.MIL/LASER/INDEX". EMAIL IS
"LASER@APG.AMEDD.ARMY.MIL"
GENERAL GUIDANCE REGARDING THE SAFE USE OF LASERS IS AVAILABLE IN
THE FOLLOWING VIDEO TAPES:
8E(5)(A) TVT-20-835, GUIDELINES FOR LASER SAFETY.
8E(5)(B) TVT-20-854, SAVPIN 70598ODA, LASERS IN COMBAT
AND TRAINING
8E(5)(C) TVT-20-855, SAVPIN 705981DA, LASERS, THE NEW
THREAT.
8F. PHYSICAL SECURITY -
8F(1) UNITS SHOULD USE THE FOLLOWING REFERENCES AND THEIR
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ANVIS PHYSICAL SECURITY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY:
8F(1)(A) AR 190-51, PHYSICAL SECURITY.
8F(1)(B) DA PAM 190-51, RISK ANALYSIS FOR ARMY PROPERTY.
8F(1)(C) AR 710-2 AND AR 735-5, UNIT SUPPLY.
8F(1)(D) CECOM SECURITY CLASSIFICATION GUIDE FOR IMAGE
INTENSIFIER DEVICES
8F(2) FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE, CONTACT THE LOCAL PHYSICAL
SECURITY
MANAGER/OFFICER.
8G. CURRENT PUBLICATIONS-
8G(1) TM 1-8415-216-12&P, OPERATOR'S AND ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL, INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOL LIST, HELMET
SYSTEM, AIRCREW INTEGRATED, HGU-56/P, DATED 13 DEC 96
8G(2) TM 9-1270-233-23&P, AVIATION UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, HELMET UNIT, INTEGRATED HELMET AND DISPLAY
SIGHT SYSTEM (IHADSS), DATED 15 DEC 88, WITH CHANGE 13.
8G(3) TM 10-8415-206-12&P, OPERATOR'S AND ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS
LIST, HELMET FLYERS PROTECTIVE, MODEL SPH-4B, DATED 5 MAY 1986.
8G(4) TM 11-5855-263-10, OPERATOR'S MANUAL, AVIATOR'S NIGHT
VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (ANVIS) AN/AVS6(V)1 (NSN 585501-108-4749)
AND AN/AVS6(V)2 (NSN 5855-01-1084748), DATED 1 MARCH 1994, WITH
CHANGE 2.
8G(5) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, AVIATION UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL, AVIATOR'S NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM
AN/AVS6(V)2, DATED 15 MAY 1995, WITH CHANGE 1.
8G(6) TM 11-5855-264-14, OPERATOR'S, AVIATION UNIT, DIRECT
SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR TEST SET,
ANVIS, TS-3895/UV AND TS-3895A/UV, 15 MAR 93.
8G(7) TM 11-5855-299-12, OPERATOR'S AND UNIT MAINTENANCE
MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST FOR TEST
SET, TS-4348/UV, 1 MAY94.
8G(8) TM 11-5855-300-10, OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR HEADS UP
DISPLAY AN/AVS-7 (NSN 5855-01-350-0349), DATED 1 DEC 97.
8G(9) TM 11-5855-300-23&P, AVIATION UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE
MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING
REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST, HEADS UP DISPLAY AN/AVS-7
(NSN 585501-350-0349), DATED 1 DEC 94.
8G(10) DA PAM 738-751, FUNCTIONAL USERS MANUAL FOR THE ARMY
MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM-AVIATION (TAMMS-A), DATED 15 MARCH
1999.
8H. EXPIRED PUBLICATIONS -THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES/TECHNICAL
BULLETINS ARE RESCINDED OR EXPIRED. PERTINENT INFORMATION FROM
EACH ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PUBLICATION:
8H(1) CDR ATCOM MESSAGE 052130Z NOV 92, SUBJECT: CORRECTION
OF OBVIOUS ERRORS IN DA PAM 738-751, 15 JUN 92, USERS MANUAL FOR
THE ARMY MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
8H(2) CDR USAAVNC MESSAGE, 211300Z DEC 93, SUBJECT AVIATORS
NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (ANVIS) MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION
TRAINING GUIDANCE. THIS MESSAGE WAS SUPERSEDED BY CDR USAAVNC
MESSAGE, 041600Z MARCH 96; SUPERSEDED BY CDR USAAVNC MESSAGE,
181902Z NOV 96; SUPERSEDED BY CDR USAAVNC MESSAGE, 191537Z FEB
97.
8H(3) CDR USAAVNC MESSAGE 191537Z FEB 97, SUBJECT - AVIATOR'S
NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (ANVIS) MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION
TRAINING GUIDANCE.
8H(4) TB 1-1520-237-20-139, SUBJECT - H-60, NIGHT VISION
GOGGLE (NVG) COMPATIBILITY REWORK OF MASTER WARNING PANEL
ASSEMBLY. THIS TB EXPIRED 17 OCT 95.
8H(5) TB 1-1520-237-50-139, SUBJECT H-60, NIGHT VISION
GOGGLE (NVG) COMPATIBILITY REWORK OF MASTER WARNING PANEL
ASSEMBLY. THIS TB WAS SUPERSEDED BY TB 1-1520237-20-139.
8H(6) TB 1-1500-346-20, SUBJECT UPDATED INFORMATION ON NIGHT
VISION GOGGLES, DATED 27 MAY 98. 8H(7) TB 1-1500-347-30, SUBJECT
- USE OF THE DUAL VISOR ON THE SPH-4B, DATED 19 NOV 93. THIS TB
WAS SUPERSEDED BY TB
11500-350-30, DATED 26 FEB 96.
8H(8) TB 1-1500-348-30, SUBJECT: AVIATION NIGHT VISION
GOGGLE MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION, DATED 18 NOV 94. THIS TB WAS
SUPERSEDED BY TB 11500 348-30, DATED, 29 DEC 95.
8H(9) TB 1-1500-350-30, 26 FEB 96, SUBJECT USE OF DUAL VISOR
ON SPH-4B AVIATOR'S HELMET AND RELATED INFORMATION.
PART 2 OF 3 PARTS
8I. ANVIS MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING -
8I(1) AVIM LEVEL MAINTENANCE - PERSONNEL WITH THE MOS(S) OF
68R/35R ARE AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM AVIM MAINTENANCE ON ANVIS.
COMMANDERS MAY ALSO ASSIGN AVIM MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY TO MOS
68F, 35L, 35F, 35Q, 68N, OR CIVILIAN TECHNICIAN IF NECESSARY.
ANVIS MAINTENANC QUALIFICATION TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED
UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE:
8I(1)(A) INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING ANVIS MAINTENANCE WILL HAVE
RECEIVED TRAINING THROUGH EITHER THE PM NV/RSTA, CECOM NETT, A
CECOM AVIONICS LAR, IMAGE INTENSIFIER MANUFACTURERS TRAINING
PROGRAM, AN APPROPRIATELY TRAINED CIVILIAN TECHNICIAN, OR A
DESIGNATED MOS 68R/35R, 68F, 35L, 35Q, 35F GRADUATE. GRADUATES
OF THE 68R/35SERIES COURSE OF INSTRUCTION SINCE 13 MAY 1993, HAVE
RECEIVED AVIM TRAINING ON THE ANVIS.
8I(1)(B) AVIM COMMANDERS WILL DESIGNATE A PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL IN THE MOS(S) 68R/35R, 68F, 35L, 68N,
35Q, 35F, OR A CIVILIAN TECHNICIAN TO CONDUCT AVIM ANVIS
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING. THE DESIGNATION ON
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINERS WILL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AR
750-1.
8I(1)(C) AVIM ANVIS MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING WILL
CONSIST OF EACH APPLICABLE TASK IAW TM 11-5855-263-23&P. THE
AVIM TRAINING WILL
ALSO INCLUDE DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY OF PRECISION SOLDERING
TECHNIQUES.
8I(2) AVUM LEVEL MAINTENANCE: PERSONNEL WITH THE MOS OF 68N
ARE AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM AVUM MAINTENANCE ON ANVIS. COMMANDERS
MAY ALSO ASSIGN MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY QUALIFIED
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNED TO THEIR UNIT, CIVILIAN OR MILITARY. ANVIS
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION
TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING GUIDANCE:
8I(2)(A) INDIVIDUALS CONDUCTING AVUM ANVIS MAINTENANCE WILL
HAVE RECEIVED TRAINING IAW PARA 8I(1)A. GRADUATES OF THE MOS 68N
COURSE SINCE 23 OCTOBER 1992, HAVE RECEIVED AVUM ANVIS
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING.
8I(2)(B) AVUM ANVIS MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING WILL
CONSIST OF EACH APPLICABLE TASK IAW TM 11-5855-26323&P.
8I(2)(C) ALSE PERSONNEL MUST BE TRAINED IAW PARAGRAPH 8I(2)A
ABOVE TO CONDUCT CONTINUITY CHECKS ON THE MOUNT WHEN INSTALLED ON
THE FLIGHT HELMET. THIS TRAINING WILL BE
DOCUMENTED IAW PARAGRAPH 8I(4) BELOW.
8I(2)(D) AVIATORS CONDUCTING DISTORTION EVALUATIONS WILL BE
TRAINED IAW TM 11-5855-263-23&P. COMMANDERS WILL DESIGNATE THE
INDIVIDUALS IN WRITING AND THIS RECORD WILL BE MAINTAINED BY THE
ANVIS MAINTAINER.
8I(3) ANVIS MAINTENANCE SUSTAINMENT TRAINING WILL BE
CONDUCTED IAW FM 25-100, FM 25-101 AND LOCAL SOP. ACTIVE
COMPONENTS WILL CONDUCT SUSTAINMENT TRAINING ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
ARNG REQUIRE AVCRAD LEVEL SUSTAINMENT TRAINING AT LEAST EVERY TWO
YEARS. THE TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE NEXT HIGHER LEVEL
MAINTENANCE. AVIM TRAINING WILL BE CONDUCTED BY A CECOM AVIONICS
LAR WHO HAS BEEN TRAINED ON NVD MAINTENANCE OR, IN THE CASE OF
ARNG, AN AVCRAD DESIGNATED TRAINER. THE TRAINING WILL CONSIST
OF, AS A MINIMUM, HANDS-ON TRAINING OF ALL TASKS THE MAINTAINER
IS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM. THE TRAINER WILL DOCUMENT THE
COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING ON A MEMORANDUM TO THE UNIT COMMANDER
IDENTIFYING THE TASKS THAT WERE TRAINED. THE COMMANDER WILL
INITIAL THE MEMORANDUM FOR LINE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT. A COPY
OF THE ACKNOWLEDGED MEMORANDUM WILL BE MAINTAINED ALONG WITH ALL
OTHER MAINTAINER TRAINING DOCUMENTATION AND ORDERS BY THE
MAINTAINER.
8I(4) TRAINER DOCUMENTATION GUIDANCE AVIM/AVUM ANVIS
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING WILL BE DOCUMENTED.
MAINTENANCE TRAINERS WILL DOCUMENT THE TRAINING ON A MEMORANDUM
WHICH LISTS EACH APPLICABLE AVIM/AVUM TASK TRAINED. THE
MEMORANDUM WILL INCLUDE THE NAME, RANK, SSN, UNIT, AND SIGNATURE
OF THE TRAINER. THE MEMORANDUM WILL BE MAINTAINED BY THE TRAINER
AND TRAINEE FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRAINEE'S DUTY ASSIGNMENT.
AN EXAMPLE OF THE MEMORANDUM IS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH
8I(6). UPON COMPLETION OF TRAINING, A DA FORM 87 CERTIFICATE OF
TRAINING, OR EQUIVALENT, WILL BE ISSUED TO THE TRAINEE.
8I(5) TRAINEE (MAINTAINER) DOCUMENTATION GUIDANCE: THE DA
FORM 87, DA CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING, IS PROOF OF AVIM/AVUM ANVIS
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY, INDIVIDUALS
WILL BE DESIGNATED BY THE UNIT COMMANDER AS ANVIS MAINTAINERS ON
A MEMORANDUM. THE MEMORANDUM WILL INCLUDE THE NAME, RANK, SSN,
AND UNIT OF THE ANVIS MAINTAINER. EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM IS PROVIDED
IN PARAGRAPH 8I(7).
8I(6) BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION
TRAINING MEMORANDUM. THE MEMORANDUM TASK LIST IN PARAGRAPH 2 OF
THE EXAMPLE WILL BE TAILORED TO THE LEVEL (AVIM/AVUM) OF TM
115855-26323&P. AVIM LEVEL TRAINING WILL ALSO INCLUDE
DEMONSTRATED PROFICIENCY OF PRECISION SOLDERING TECHNIQUES.
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: ANVIS MAINTAINER (OR REPAIRER) TRAINING CERTIFICATION
1. THE INDIVIDUAL(S) LISTED BELOW HAVE COMPLETED ANVIS
MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINING OF THE AVUM (OR AVIM AS
APPLICABLE) TASKS LISTED IN TM 11-585526323&P.
2. THE INDIVIDUAL(S) ARE QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING
CHECKS AND SERVICES:
A. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
TABLE.
B. INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR IMAGE INTENSIFIER OPERATION.
C. BLACKSPOT CHECK.
D. TROUBLESHOOTING.
E. IMAGE INTENSIFIER TEST USING THE TS-3895A/UV.
F. IMAGE INTENSIFIER TEST USING THE TS-4348/UV.
G. OBJECTIVE LENS INFINITY FOCUS CHECK.
H. POWER PACK TEST.
I. ALTERNATE POWER PACK TEST.
J. VISOR MOUNT CONTINUITY CHECK.
K. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS.
L. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE AN/AVS-6(V1) MOUNT.
M. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE AN/AVS6(V2) MOUNT.
N. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF VISOR LINK.
O. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF MOUNT LOC-RELEASE BUTTON.
3. TRAINING WAS CONDUCTED BY JOHN D. DOE, SFC, 000-00-0000, A
CO, 127TH ASB. A DA FORM 87, DA CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING HAS
BEEN ISSUED TO THE TRAINEE(S).
4. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL(S) HAVE COMPLETED TRAINING AS
INDICATED ABOVE:
JOHN D. DOE, CW2, 000-00-0000, B CO, 1101 AVN REGT.
JOHN P. DOE, CW4, 000-000000, CASSD, V CORPS AVN.
5. THE POC FOR THIS MEMORANDUM IS SFC JOHN D. DOE AT DSN 555-
5555.
SIGNATURE BLOCK OF MAINTENANCE QUALIFICATION TRAINER
END OF EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM
8I(7) BELOW IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE UNIT ANVIS MAINTAINER/
REPAIRER MEMORANDUM. THE MEMORANDUM WILL INCLUDE THE NAME, RANK,
SSN, AND UNIT OF THE MAINTAINER(S)/REPAIRER(S) AND BE SIGNED BY
THE UNIT COMMANDER.
MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: ANVIS MAINTAINER (OR REPAIRER) DESIGNATION
1. THE INDIVIDUAL(S) LISTED BELOW HAVE RECEIVED MAINTENANCE
QUALIFICATION TRAINING ON AN/AVS-6 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES AND
ASSOCIATED TEST SETS: JOHN D. DOE, CW2, 000-00-0000, B CO, 1-101
AVN REGT.
JOHN P. DOE, CW4, 000-00-0000, CASSD, V CORPS AVN.
2. INDIVIDUAL(S) ARE AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM ALL AVUM LEVEL
MAINTENANCE TASKS ON ANVIS NIGHT VISION GOGGLES.
3. INDIVIDUAL(S) ARE AUTHORIZED TO CLEAR CIRCLE RED //X//
AND
RED //X// STATUS SYMBOLS AS LIMITED TECHNICAL INSPECTORS (TI) IAW
DA PAM 738-751.
4. POINT OF CONTACT IS THE COMMANDER, CASSD.
SIGNATURE BLOCK OF UNIT COMMANDER
END OF EXAMPLE MEMORANDUM
8J. BATTERY AND POWER PACK ASSEMBLY (BATTERY PACK)
INFORMATION -
8J(1) BATTERIES AUTHORIZED FOR ANVIS ARE THE 1.5 VOLT
(EVEREADY L91) LITHIUM AA, NSN 6135-01-323-6101, THE BA-5567/U
LITHIUM BATTERY AND (1.5 VOLT) AA ALKALINE BATTERY, NSN 6135-
00985-7845. NO OTHER BATTERIES (NICAD, MERCURY, CARBON, AND
RECHARGEABLE, ETC) ARE AUTHORIZED FOR THE USE WITH THE ANVIS.
THE CECOM POWER SOURCES TEAM POINT OF CONTACT IS MR. FEE LEUNG AT
DSN 987-4735 OR (732)427-4735.
NOTE
AA LITHIUM BATTERIES (3.6 VOLTS), NSN
613501301-8776, ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.
8J(2) REPAIR OF THE ANVIS BATTERY PACK AND/OR CAP IS NOT
AUTHORIZED.
8J(3) BATTERY PACKS MARKED WITH P/N 54490-5008900 AND
MFR13567 FUNCTION THE SAME AS "G3" BATTERY PACKS. THESE BATTERY
PACKS WILL BE TESTED THE SAME AS THE G3 BATTERY PACKS (THE LOW
BATTERY INDICATOR (LBI) WILL BLINK DURING OPERATION).
8K. TEST SETS -
8K(1) TS-4348/UV AND TS-3895A/UV TEST SETS REQUIRE
CALIBRATION EVERY 12 MONTHS. CALIBRATIONS ARE TRACKED WITH DA
LABEL 80 THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BODY OF THE TEST SET. UPON
INITIAL ISSUE, TURN THE ITEMS INTO LOCAL TMDE FOR CALIBRATION
(PRIOR TO USE).
8K(2) FOR MAINTENANCE GUIDANCE ON CALIBRATION FOR TS3895A/UA
OR
TS-4348/UV, CONTACT PM NV/RSTA, GLEN NOWAK, PARA 16A.
8K(3) TS-3895A/UV REQUIRES AN ANNUAL OPTICAL CHECK USING
COLLIMATION ATTACHMENT AND DIOPTER SCOPE IAW TM 115855-264-14.
SCHEDULE AND DOCUMENT THE ANNUAL INSPECTION IAW DA PAM 738-751.
8K(4) TM 11-5855-264-14, PAGE 5-7, ITEM NUMBER 3, TABLE 5-1:
DELETE THE VOLTAGE VERIFICATION CHECK ONLY FOR THE TS3895A/UV
FROM THE AVIM, DS/GS ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.
8K(5) THE USE OF THE RADIOMETRIC TEST SET (INTERFEROMETER,
NSN 5860-01-178-5837) AFTER REPLACING THE TS-3895A/UV PC BOARD
BOX ASSEMBLY OR THE RETICLE LENS ASSEMBLY AT AVIM, DS/GS IS NO
LONGER REQUIRED. AFTER REPLACING THESE ITEMS, SEND THE
TS3895A/UV TO TMDE FOR CALIBRATION.
8K(6) THE CORRECT NSN AND P/N FOR THE TS-3895A, GOGGLE
CONNECTOR CABLE (POWER), IS NSN 5855-01151-4212, AND P/N 5003265.
8K(7) AN/AVS-6 SYSTEMS USING MX10160A IMAGE INTENSIFIER
TUBES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO PASS THE SYSTEM CURRENT DRAIN CHECK
USING THE TS-3895A LISTED AS PART OF THE 6 MONTH SERVICE IN TM
115855-263-23&P.
8K(8) COMMERCIAL TEST SETS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR USE AT THE
AVIM, AVUM, OR DS/GS MAINTENANCE LEVELS. TS-3895A/UV AND TS-4348
ARE THE ONLY TEST SETS AUTHORIZED FOR USE TO MEET ARMY
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
8L. MODIFICATION WORK ORDERS (MWO) -
8L(1) THE FOLLOWING MWOS MUST BE APPLIED TO AIRCRAFT PRIOR
TO NVG OPERATIONS. (AIRCRAFT WITH NVG COMPATIBLE COMPONENTS THAT
HAVE BEEN REPLACED SINCE INITIAL APPLICATION OF MWO AND DO NOT
MEET INTERIOR LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS MUST ELIMINATE THE EFFECTS OF
RED OR WHITE LIGHTING IAW PARA 8M(1)).
8L(1)(A) H-60 SERIES - FOR NVG OPERATIONS: AIRCRAFT S/N
8524462
AND SUBSEQUENT ARE AUTHORIZED FOR NVG USE WHEN DELIVERED WITH
EXCEPTIONS LISTED BELOW. AIRCRAFT S/N 8524461 AND PRIOR SHALL
HAVE MWO 55-1520237-50-20 INSTALLED. AIRCRAFT 85-24745 THRU 85-
24750, 85-25511, AND 8525512 SHALL HAVE MWO 55-1520-23750-20
INSTALLED. ALL AIRCRAFT SHALL COMPLY WITH TB 1-1520237-20139 (UH-
60-94-ASAM-01). RED LIGHTING FROM PDU AND CDU IS FILTERED AND
NVG COMPATIBLE.
8L(1)(B) UH-1H/V - FOR NVG OPERATIONS: MWO 551520-210-50-7
AND MWO 551520-210-50-11 SHALL BOTH BE INSTALLED. OTHERWISE,
EITHER MWO 55-1520-210-50-10 OR MWO 55-1520-210-50-12 SHALL BE
INSTALLED. AIRCRAFT SHALL COMPLY WITH TB 1-1520-24320-24 (UH-197-
ASAM-02) WHICH REMOVES OBSCURING PAINT OR TAPE APPLIED BY THE
AFOREMENTIONED MWOS. AIRCRAFT SHALL COMPLY WITH UH-197-ASAM-05
WHICH APPLIES THE CORRECT PAINT SCHEME TO POSITION LIGHTS AFTER
REMOVAL PER UH-1-97-ASAM-02. THIS CHANGE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER TO
COMPLY WITH FAA REGULATIONS FOR NIGHT OPERATIONS IN CIVIL
AIRSPACE.
NOTE
FOR UH-1H/V AIRCRAFT WITH THE AN/ARC-186 RADIO
AND/OR THE AN/ARC-164 UHF RADIO INSTALLED.
UNTIL NVG COMPATIBLE LIGHTING IS AVAILABLE,
DISABLE THE LIGHTING TO THE CONTROL IAW THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES:
8L(1)(B)(1) IF THE C-10604/ARC-186 OR THE C10606/ARC-186 IS
INSTALLED AS A RESULT OF MWO 55-1520210-50-14, DISABLE THE
CONTROL HEAD LIGHTING WIRE BY REMOVING THE
TERMINAL LUG FOR WIRE NUMBER ARC186 19A22 FROM TB12, PIN 3.CAP
AND STOW WIRE FOR FUTURE USE. THIS WIRE MAY BE RECONNECTED WHEN
THE CONTROL IS MODIFIED WITH NVG COMPATIBLE LIGHTING.
8L(1)(B)(2) IF THE C-10604 OR C-10606 IS NOT INSTALLED PER
AN MWO (I.E. AN/ARC-186 RADIO IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE
AIRCRAFT, RIGHT SIDE, ON TOP OF THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED
RT857/ARC-134 RADIO MOUNT), DISABLE THE CONTROL HEAD WIRE BY
REMOVING THE TERMINAL LUG FOR WIRE NUMBER ARC134-35A20 FROM TB12,
PIN 2. CAP AND STOW THE WIRE FOR FUTURE USE. THIS WIRE MAY BE
RECONNECTED WHEN THE CONTROL IS MODIFIED WITH NVG COMPATIBLE
LIGHTING.
8L(1)(B)(3) IF THE RT-1354/ARC-186 (RED LIGHTING) IS
INSTALLED IN LIEU OF THE AN/ARC-115, THE LIGHTING MUST BE
DISABLED BY CUTTING WIRE NUMBER ARC 1153A22 GOING TO PIN C OF THE
AN/ARC-115 RADIO CONNECTOR P1151. CAP AND STOW THE WIRE FOR
FUTURE USE. THIS WIRE MAY BE RECONNECTED WHEN THE RADIO IS
MODIFIED WITH NVG COMPATIBLE
LIGHTING.
8L(1)(B)(4) IF THE AN/ARC-51BX UHF RADIO OR THE C9682B/
ARC164 HAVEQUICK CONTROL IS INSTALLED, DISABLE THE LIGHTING WIRE
BY CUTTING WIRE NUMBER L122A20 GOING TO PIN P OF THE C-6287/ARC-
51BX OR C9682B/ARC-164 CONTROL CONNECTOR NO.P3801. CAP AND STOW
THE WIRE FOR FUTURE USE.
8L(1)(B)(5) IF THE C-9682C/ARC-164 HAVEQUICK CONTROL OR THE
C-11721/ARC-164 CONTROL IS INSTALLED, THE LIGHTING MAY BE ENABLED
BY RECONNECTING WIRE NO. L122A20 GOING TO PIN P OF RADIO
CONNECTOR P3801.
8L(1)(B)(6) IF THE PANEL MOUNT ARC 164 RADIO (RT 1518C) IS
INSTALLED WITH NVG COMPATIBLE LIGHTING, LIGHTING TO THE RADIO MAY
BE ACTIVATED BY COMPLETING THE CONNECTION OF WIRE NUMBER ARC
1643A22 FROM THE ARC-164 RADIO CONNECTOR NUMBER P1, PIN C TO
TB12, PIN 1. IF THE LIGHTING IS NOT ANVIS COMPATIBLE, THE
LIGHTING MUST BE DISABLED BY DISCONNECTING WIRE NO. ARC 164-3A22
FROM TB12, PIN 1. SEE PARAGRAPH 8L(2) FOR AVIONICS APPROVED F0R
NVG USE.
8L(1)(B)(7) USE OF THE ID-2192A/ARN124 INDICATOR IS
AUTHORIZED FOR NVG MISSIONS IN THE UH1H/V AIRCRAFT.
8L(1)(C) OH-58A - MWO 55-1520-228-50-31 SHALL BE INSTALLED
FOR NVG USE.
8L(1)(D) OH-58C - MWO 55-1520-228-50-32 SHALL BE INSTALLED
FOR NVG USE.
8L(1)(E) OH-58D KIOWA WARRIOR - ANVIS USE IS PROHIBITED WHEN
THE HAMILTON STANDARD PILOT DISPLAY UNIT (PDU) IS INSTALLED. ALL
AIRCRAFT FROM PRODUCTION AND RETROFIT LINES ARE CONSIDERED
ACCEPTABLE FOR NVG USE, NO MWO IS REQUIRED. USE OF THE ANVIS
DISPLAY SYMBOLOGY SYSTEM OPTICAL DISPLAY ASSEMBLY IS AUTHORIZED.
8L(1)(F) CH-47D - AIRCRAFT S/N 84-24187 AND PRIOR SHALL HAVE
MWO 55-1520-240-50-3 INSTALLED FOR NVG USE. ALL OTHER CH-47D
AIRCRAFT ARE AUTHORIZED FOR NVG USE WHEN DELIVERED.
8L(1)(G) AH-1S - MWO 55-1520-234-50-1 AND MWO 55-1520-23450-
4 SHALL BE INSTALLED FOR NVG USE.
8L(1)(H) AH-1E, F AND P - MWO 551520-236-50-4 AND MWO
551520-236-50-5 SHALL BE INSTALLED FOR NVG USE.
8L(2) AVIONICS MWOS HAVE BEEN APPROVED AND ANVIS LIGHTING
UPGRADE/MODIFICATION LIGHTING KITS ON AVIONICS COMPONENTS LISTED
BELOW ARE AVAILABLE FROM USACECOM.
8L(2)(A) LISTED ITEMS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS THE PRIMARY
AVIONICS COMPONENTS REQUIRING ANVIS BLUEGREEN LIGHTING
UPGRADE/MODIFICATION:
AVIONICS COMPONENT/LRU ANVIS LIGHTING EST MAN.HR. TO
MOD KIT NSN INSTALL/LOCATION
CP-1252/ASN-128 DOPP RDR N/A 10(DEPOT ONLY)
AN/ARC-164 UHF/AM RADIO 1680-01-342-6491 3
(AVIM)
RT-1354/ARC-186 VHF/AM RADIO 1680-01-342-6490 3
(AVIM)
C-10604/ARC-186 VHF/AM RADIO
CNTRL 1680-01-342-6492 3
(AVIM)
C-10606/ARC-186 VHF/AM RADIO
CNTRL 5821-01-209-0109 3
(AVIM)
RT-1285/APX-100 TRANSPONDER/IFF 1680-01342-6489 6
(AVIM)
RT-1296/APX-100 TRANSPONDER/IFF 1680-01-3426488 6
(AVIM)
C-10533/APX-100 TRANSPONDER/IFF 168001-342-6487 6
(AVIM)
AN/ARC-114 VHF/FM RADIO 1680-01-342-6494 3
(AVIM)
ID-2192/ARN-124 DME CONTROL 1680-01-407-4440 3
(AVIM)
C-7392A/ARN-89 ADF CONTROL 6210-01-230-0531 0.5
(AVUM)
C-10048/ARN-123 VOR CONTROL 5895-01-346-1368 5
(AVIM)
C-6533/ARC INTERCOM 6210-01-2309106 SEE TM
(AVUM/AVIM)
8L(2)(B) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CP1252/ASN128, ALL ANVIS
LIGHTING UPGRADE/MODIFICATION KIT MWOS CAN BE INSTALLED AT THE
AVIM LEVEL. ALL ASSETS FOR THE ABOVE COMPONENTS/LRUS RECEIVED
FROM PROCUREMENT OR OVERHAUL ACTIONS ARE NOW BEING ISSUED WITH
NVG COMPATIBLE LIGHTING. THE C10048/ARN-123 LIGHTING UPGRADE KIT
MAY NOW BE INSTALLED AT THE AVIM LEVEL, AND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH
USACECOM. KITS MAY BE ORDERED THROUGH THE EQUIPMENT MANAGER FOR
THE VARIOUS SYSTEMS.
8L(2)(C) THE C7392A/ARN-89 ADF (NSN 6210-01-2300531, P/N EGD-
0929-1) AND THE C-6533/ARC INTERCOM (NSN 621001-2303109, P/N EGD-
0929-5) REQUIRE ONLY A FILTER CHANGE TO BECOME NVG COMPATIBLE.
THIS MODIFICATION CAN BE DONE AT THE AVUM/AVIM
LEVEL IAW THE APPLICABLE TM.
8L(2)(D) CECOM ANVIS LIGHTING KIT POC IS MR. ROBERT
MANSFIELD, DSN 992-3800 OR (732) 532-3800. EMAIL IS
"MANSFIEL@MAIL1.MONMOUTH.ARMY.MIL" OR MR. DWIGHT DEATHERAGE, DSN
992-1626 OR (732) 5321626.
EMAIL IS "DEATHERA@MAIL1.MONMOUTH.ARMY.MIL".
PART 3 OF 3 PARTS
8M. AIRCRAFT LIGHTING -
8M(1) COMPONENT LIGHTING - LIGHTING OF ANY RADIO CONTROL,
SWITCH PANEL, INSTRUMENT, MASTER CAUTION LIGHT, ETC. WHICH
DEGRADES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE ANVIS MUST BE ATTENUATED TO
ELIMINATE EFFECTS OF LIGHTING PRIOR TO CONDUCTING NVG OPERATIONS.
NOTE
EFFECTS OF LIGHTING FROM NONSTANDARD EQUIPMENT
MUST BE ELIMINATED IAW THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH PRIOR
TO CONDUCTING NVG OPERATIONS, UNLESS THE APPLICABLE
AIRWORTHINESS RELEASE (AWR) SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZES
THE USE OF LIGHTING FROM NONSTANDARD EQUIPMENT
DURING NVG OPERATIONS.
8M(2) IR BANDPASS FILTERS -
8M(2)(A) THE IR FILTER (PINK LIGHT), P/N EGD0931-1 MAY BE
INSTALLED IAW THE APPLICABLE AIRCRAFT MWO, AIRCRAFT OPERATOR'S
/MAINTENANCE MANUALS, OR IN THE ABSENCE OF MWO INSTRUCTION, BASED
ON THE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE USER.
8M(2)(B) UNITS ARE AUTHORIZED TO USE THE BULB WHICH BEST
SUITS THEIR OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AND MISSION AS FOLLOWS:
P/N: NSN: VOLTAGE WATTAGE
CANDLEPOWER
4571 6240-00-690-1094 28.0 150
7,000
4551 6240-00-583-3334 28.0 250
75,000
4553 6240-00-816-4808 28.0 250
300,000
4596 6240-00-577-8450 28.0 250
150,000
4626 6240-00-917-0771 28.0 150
3,000
NOTE
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE WATTAGE IS 250 WATTS.
BEAM SPREAD:
P/N HORIZONTAL: VERTICAL:
4571 80 DEGREES 25 DEGREES
4551 50 DEGREES 10 DEGREES
4553 11 DEGREES 12 DEGREES
4596 11 DEGREES 12 DEGREES
4626 9 DEGREES 40 DEGREES
8N. FORMS AND RECORDS-
8N(1) THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION IS TO UPDATE PRESENT
AVIATION NIGHT VISION GOGGLE MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION
REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE
RED //X// STATUS SYMBOLS MUST BE CLEARED BY A
QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED IN WRITING BY
THE UNIT COMMANDER PER DA PAM 738-751.
8N(2) DA FORMS 2407 (MAINTENANCE REQUEST). THIS FORM WILL
BE USED WHEN AVIM LEVEL MAINTENANCE IS PERFORMED OR WHEN ANVIS
ARE FORWARDED TO A HIGHER MAINTENANCE LEVEL FOR SCHEDULED OR
UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. USE A SINGLE DA FORM 2407 FOR EACH
ANVIS, DO NOT COMBINE TWO OR MORE ANVIS ON A SINGLE DA FORM 2407.
DOCUMENT EACH INDIVIDUAL INSPECTION TASK COMPLETED ON THE FORM.
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE MAINTENANCE AND RECEIPT OF ANVIS, PLACE
THE "ORGANIZATIONAL" COPY IN THE POCKET LOCATED INSIDE THE BACK
COVER OF THE LOGBOOK. MAINTAIN THE FORM UNTIL 6MONTH SERVICE IS
COMPLETED. IN ORGANIZATIONS WHERE AVUM AND AVIM MAINTENANCE IS
CONDUCTED BY THE SAME SHOP, A DA FORM 2407 IS REQUIRED TO
DOCUMENT COMPLETION OF AVIM MAINTENANCE.
8N(3) ALL RECORDS WILL ACCOMPANY EQUIPMENT TO AVIM WHEN
EQUIPMENT IS SUBMITTED FOR AVIM-LEVEL INSPECTION/REPAIR.
8N(4) ALL POWER PACKS REQUIRE A 3MONTH PMCS AND A 6-MONTH
SERVICE IAW THE APPROPRIATE TM. THESE DATES SHOULD ALIGN WITH
THE ANVIS INSPECTION DATES.
8N(5) 120 DAY VISOR/MOUNT CHECK DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
8N(5)(A) ALL VISORS/MOUNTS WHICH ARE PLACED INTO SERVICE ARE
REQUIRED TO HAVE A 120 DAY CONTINUITY CHECK.
8N(5)(B) RECORD INSPECTIONS FOR ASSIGNED VISORS/MOUNTS ON
THE DA FORM 2408-22 FOR THE HELMET TO WHICH IT IS ASSIGNED.
8N(5)(C) ADDITIONAL VISOR/MOUNT(S) NOT IN USE WILL BE TAGGED
IAW DA PAM 738-751. A DA FORM 2408-22 IS NOT REQUIRED FOR EACH
ADDITIONAL VISOR/MOUNT ON HAND.
8N(5)(D) CONTINUITY CHECKS MAY BE CONDUCTED BY ALSE
PERSONNEL. REFER TO 8I(2)(C) FOR TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.
8N(6) DISTORTION TESTING-
8N(6)(A) CONDUCT A DISTORTION TEST FOR THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
8N(6)(A)(1) SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL (NEWLY FIELDED
ANVIS OR NEWLY ASSIGNED ANVIS WITHOUT SUCCESSFUL DISTORTION
EVALUATION DOCUMENTATION).
8N(6)(A)(2) REPLACEMENT OF IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE(S).
8N(6)(A)(3) RECEIPT OF ANVIS WITH A DD FORM 1576 ATTACHED.
8N(6)(B) DOCUMENT ALL DISTORTION TESTS AND RESULTS ON A DA
FORM 2408-30 TO INCLUDE THE SIGNATURES OF BOTH NVG PILOTS WHO
PERFORMED EVALUATION. THE COMPLETION OF A SUCCESSFUL DISTORTION
TEST WILL ALSO BE DOCUMENTED ON THE DA FORM 2408-15.
8N(7) ANVIS MAINTENANCE INTERVALS ANVIS MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS ARE REDEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
8N(7)(A) CHANGE ALL DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCES FOR ANVIS
90-DAY INSPECTION TO 3-MONTH INSPECTION (DAY/MONTH/YEAR). THE
INSPECTION WINDOW WILL BE +/9 DAYS OF THE INSPECTION DATE. THIS
CHANGE AFFECTS TM
11-5855-263-10, TM 11-5855-263-23&P, AND DA PAM 738751.
8N(7)(B) CHANGE ALL DOCUMENTATION AND REFERENCES FOR ANVIS
180-DAY INSPECTION INTERVAL TO 6-MONTH INSPECTION
(DAY/MONTH/YEAR). THE INSPECTION WILL BE +/- 18 DAYS OF THE
INSPECTION DATE. THIS CHANGE AFFECTS TM 115855-263-10, TM 115855-
263-23&P, AND DA PAM 738-751.
PART 3 OF 3 PARTS
8O. NVG VISOR HOUSING MODIFICATION -
8O(1) AVSCOM MESSAGE GEN-92-ASAM-06, DATED 301400Z MAR 92,
STATED THAT THE SPH-4B DUAL VISOR WILL NOT BE USED WITH THE
AVIATOR'S NIGHT VISION IMAGING SYSTEM (ANVIS). AN ARMY STUDY
INDICATED THAT SOME PILOTS USING THE DUAL VISOR ASSEMBLY (DVA)
WITH THE SPH-4B HELMET REQUIRED ADDITIONAL UPWARD TILT RANGE. AS
A RESULT OF FURTHER TESTING, CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE CONSIDERED
NECESSARY AND MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO THE FIRST NVG FLIGHT
WITH THE SPH-4B.
8O(2) THIS SECTION AUTHORIZES USE OF ANVIS WITH THE SPH4B
HELMET PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED:
8O(2)(A) REMOVAL OF THE CABLE AND MOUNT FROM THE ANVIS VISOR
HOUSING.
8O(2)(B) REPAIR TO THE CABLE ASSEMBLY.
8O(2)(C) ATTACHMENT OF THE ANVIS MOUNT TO THE SPH-4B HELMET.
8O(2)(D) CONVERSION OF THE ANVIS(V)2 MOUNT TO THE ANVIS(V)1
MOUNT.
8O(2)(E) DOCUMENTATION OF VISOR CONTINUITY CHECK.
8O(3) CYLINDER 822 ANAEROBIC ADHESIVE MADE BY HERNON
MANUFACTURING INC.(GREEN LIQUID WITH A MILD COLOR) IS NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR USE ON NVG EQUIPMENT. REPORTS INDICATE THAT THIS
ADHESIVE IS BEING USED TO SECURE SCREWS WHEN INSTALLING AN/AVS-6
VISOR SHIELD TO THE HELMET. THIS SPECIFIC ADHESIVE CAUSES SEVERE
DAMAGE TO ALL NVG PLASTIC PARTS AND SHALL NOT BE USED.
NOTE
UNITS MAY ORDER AN ANVIS(V)1A MOUNT
(NSN 5855-01-451-7389), OR AN ANVIS(V2) MOUNT,
(NSN 5855-01-151-4230) AND MODIFY IT. THEY MAY
ALSO REMOVE THE CABLE AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY FROM
AN ANVIS(V)1 (5855-01-151-4229) VISOR HOUSING.
8O(4) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOVING THE CABLE AND
MOUNT ASSEMBLY FROM THE ANVIS VISOR HOUSING. THIS PROCEDURE MUST
BE PERFORMED BY AVIM.
8O(4)(A) MATERIEL AND TOOL REQUIREMENT:
8O(4)(A)(1) CLEAN-UP SOLVENT, NSN 6850-01-228-7266 (ITEM NO.
76820, 2 OZ BOTTLE).
8O(4)(A)(2) KNIFE, POCKET: ELECTRICIANS, NSN 5110-00240-
5943.
8O(4)(A)(3) SCREWDRIVER, CROSS TIP, PHILLIPS, NO 1X3 INCHES,
NSN 5120-00-240-8716.
8O(4)(A)(4) ABSORBENT TOWEL.
8O(4)(A)(5) COTTON SWAB.
WARNING
TO PREVENT BODILY INJURY, AND DAMAGE TO THE
CABLE OR VISOR HOUSING, CAREFULLY USE THE
ELECTRICIAN'S KNIFE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CABLE
TO HELP FREE IT FROM THE VISOR HOUSING GROOVE.
8O(4)(B) REMOVE THE CABLE FROM THE VISOR HOUSING.
8O(4)(C) AFTER THE CABLE HAS BEEN FREED FROM THE VISOR
HOUSING, REMOVE THE FOUR SCREWS FROM THE BACK OF THE VISOR
HOUSING, AND REMOVE THE MOUNT ASSEMBLY.
8O(4)(D) CAREFULLY PUSH THE RUBBER GROMMET OUTWARD FROM THE
INSIDE OF THE VISOR HOUSING AND THEN PULL THE CABLE THROUGH THE
HOLE IN THE VISOR HOUSING.
8O(4)(E) VISUALLY INSPECT THE CABLE FOR OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO
THE PLASTIC COATING. IF THE COATING IS SERVICEABLE, PROCEED TO
STEP F BELOW. IF THE COATING HAS BEEN DAMAGED, PROCEED TO
PARAGRAPH 8O(5) BELOW.
8O(4)(F) PERFORM THE VISOR CONTINUITY CHECK IAW TM 11-
5855263-23&P
8O(4)(F)(1) IF THE ASSEMBLY FAILS THE CONTINUITY CHECK,
DISCARD THE CABLE AND MOUNT.
8O(4)(F)(2) IF THE ASSEMBLY PASSES THE CONTINUITY CHECK,
PROCEED TO PARAGRAPH 8O(6).
8O(5). MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR TO THE PLASTIC
COATING - THESE PROCEDURES MUST BE PERFORMED BY AVIM.
8O(5)(A) MATERIAL AND TOOL REQUIREMENT: 3-INCH PIECE OF
ONEQUARTERINCH BLACK HEAT SHRINK, NSN 597000-8151295.
8O(5)(B) PROCEDURE:
NOTE
THE FOLLOWING STEPS MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COMPLETE THE MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE.
8O(5)(B)(1) UNSCREW THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR LOCATED AT THE
END OF THE CABLE. CAREFULLY SLIDE THE TOP OF THE CONNECTOR OFF
THE BLACK PLUG. IDENTIFY THE TWO INSERT KEYS AND THEIR POSITIONS
(EACH KEY IS DIFFERENT). HOLD THEM IN PLACE WHILE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING STEPS. IF THE INSERT KEY(S) FALL OFF DURING
DISASSEMBLY OR REASSEMBLY OF THE CONNECTOR, REINSTALL THEM
IMMEDIATELY IAW THE CAUTION BELOW.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE CORRECTLY MAY
LEAD TO A SYSTEM FAILURE. TO REINSTALL THE INSERT
KEYS, PLACE THE KEY WITH THE SINGLE TAB INTO THE
SLOT LOCATED ON THE METAL BASE OF THE CONNECTOR.
ALIGN THE OTHER END OF THE KEY (END WITH TWO TABS)
ON THE SPLINE LOCATED ON THE BLACK PLUG. THE SPLINE
MUST BE ALIGNED BETWEEN THE TWO TABS. PUT THE KEY
WITH THE BEVELED END INTO PLACE. THE BEVELED END
MUST
BE PLACED ON THE BLACK PLUG.
8O(5)(B)(2) WITHOUT TWISTING THE BLACK PLUG, SLIDE OVER THE
BLACK PLUG AND CABLE. ENSURE THE NEW HEAT SHRINK OVERLAPS THE
EXISTING HEAT SHRINK AND BUTTS UP AGAINST THE METAL BASE OF THE
CONNECTOR END OF THE CABLE.
8O(5)(B)(3) CAREFULLY SLIDE THE HEAT SHRINK OVER THE BLACK
PLUG AND CABLE. ENSURE THE NEW HEAT SHRINK OVERLAPS THE EXISTING
HEAT SHRINK AND BUTTS UP AGAINST THE METAL BASE OF THE CONNECTOR
END OF THE CABLE.
8O(5)(B)(4) SHRINK THE TUBING ONTO THE CABLE. DURING THE
SHRINKING PROCESS, ENSURE THE NEW HEAT SHRINK COVERS ALL EXPOSED
CABLE AND OVERLAPS THE EXISTING HEAT SHRINK.
8O(5)(B)(5) SLIDE THE TOP PORTION OF THE CONNECTOR OVER THE
BLACK PLUG AND INSERT KEYS. TURN THE CONNECTOR UNTIL IT CLICKS
INTO PLACE. THE CLICK MEANS THAT THE CONNECTOR IS PROPERLY
ALIGNED WITH THE INSERT KEYS.
8O(5)(B)(6) SLIDE THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE CONNECTOR UP THE
CABLE AND SCREW IT INTO THE TOP CONNECTOR. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
NOTE
IF THE CONNECTOR HAS BEEN ASSEMBLED PROPERLY,
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY EXPOSED THREADS BETWEEN
THE TOP AND BOTTOM PARTS OF THE CONNECTOR.
8O(5)(B)(7) PERFORM THE VISOR MOUNT CONTINUITY CHECK PER
PARAGRAPH 2-16 OF TM 11-5855-263-23&P. IF THE ASSEMBLY FAILS THE
VISOR CONTINUITY CHECK, DISCARD THE CABLE END MOUNT.
8O(6) ATTACHMENT OF THE CABLE AND MOUNT ASSEMBLY TO THE
SPH4B DUAL VISOR - THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AVIM.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THE SPH-4B ANVIS ATTACHMENT
KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED WITH EACH
SPH4B HELMET AND WITH SEPARATELY ORDERED DUAL VISOR ASSEMBLIES.
8O(6)(A) ANVIS(V2) OFFSET MOUNT - A MODIFIED (V2) MOUNT
ASSEMBLY MAY BE ATTACHED TO THE SPH-4B VISOR HOUSING. THIS
PROCEDURE SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED BY AVUM.
8O(6)(A)(1) MATERIAL AND TOOL REQUIREMENT:
8O(6)(A)(1)(A) ANVIS(V2) OFFSET MOUNT.
8O(6)(A)(1)(B) SCREWDRIVER, CROSS TIP, PHILLIPS, NO. 1X3
INCHES, NSN 5120-00-240-8716.
8O(6)(A)(2) PROCEDURES:
8O(6)(A)(2)(A) ORDER THE ANVIS(V2) OFFSET MOUNT ASSEMBLY, NSN
5855-01-151-4230.
8O(6)(A)(2)(B) MODIFY THE ANVIS(V2) OFFSET MOUNT BY REMOVING
THE FOUR SCREWS AND BACKPLATE. THIS MODIFICATION CONVERTS AN
ANVIS(V2) TO AN ANVIS (V1) MOUNT.
8O(6)(A)(2)(C) FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED IN THE
"SPH4B ANVIS ATTACHMENT KIT INSTALLATION GUIDE" TO COMPLETE
ATTACHMENT OF THE MOUNT TO THE SPH4B DUAL VISOR HOUSING.
8O(6)(A)(2)(D) VISOR CONTINUITY CHECK - PERFORM THE VISOR
CONTINUITY CHECK PER PARAGRAPH 2-16 OF TM 11-5855-26323&P.
DOCUMENT SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE CONTINUITY CHECK ON DA
FOR 2408-22 (HELMET AND OXYGEN MASK/CONNECTOR INSPECTION RECORD).
8O(7) PRIOR TO THE NIGHT VISION GOGGLE (NVG) FLIGHT WITH THE
SPH-4B HELMET, THE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES DETAILED IN PARAGRAPH
26 OF TM 11-5855-263-10 MUST BE PERFORMED. PARTICULAR ATTENTION
SHOULD BE MADE TO THE TILT RANGE OF THE MOUNTED NVG.
NOTE
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE AVIATOR CONTINUE TO
MAXIMIZE THE USE OF NVG SCANNING TECHNIQUES TO
MINIMIZE ANY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH INADEQUATE
TILT ADJUSTMENT.
8O(7)(A) IF ADEQUATE TILT OR VERTICAL RANGE IS NOT AVAILABLE
FOR SAFE NVG FLIGHT, HAVE THE AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
(ALSE) PERSONNEL CUSTOM FIT THE THERMAL PLASTIC LINER (TPL) WITH
EXISTING GUIDANCE. THIS GUIDANCE IS OUTLINED IN THE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH THE SPH-4B HELMET. THE U.S. ARMY
AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (USAARL) DEVELOPED ADDITIONAL
FITTING PROCEDURES TO ASSIST THE ALSE TECHNICIAN. FOR THESE
PROCEDURES CONTACT: MR. JOE LUCINA, DSN 558-6893 OR (334) 255-
6893 ; OR CW5 RODNEY THOMAS, DSN 558-6895 OR (334) 255-6895.
8O(7)(B) IF AN ADEQUATE CUSTOM FIT CANNOT BE OBTAINED, THE
USER MUST USE THE SINGLE ANVIS VISOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY FOR NVG
FLIGHT.
8P. HELMETS -
8P(1) PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITH THE METAL CLIP IN THE
SPH-4B ANVIS ATTACHMENT KIT. THE RETAINING SCREWS THAT SECURE THE
CLIP TO THE VISOR BECOME LOOSE AFTER MINIMAL USE. THE CLIP WILL
NOT TIGHTEN ENOUGH TO SECURE THE NVG CABLE AND OTHERS. RECOMMEND
USING CLAMP LOOP, NSN 5340-00-434-9596, TO PROPERLY SECURE THE
NVG CABLE CONNECTOR TO THE HELMET.
8P(2) THE IHADSS HELMET FOR THE AH-64 HELICOPTER DOES NOT
ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF AN ANVIS MOUNT ON THE ORIGINAL VISOR.
THE ANVIS/APACHE VISOR ADAPTER KIT (P/N 544905009399) MAY BE USED
TO INSTALL AN SPH-4 HELMET VISOR ON THE IHADSS HELMET. THE POC
TO ACQUIRING THIS ADAPTER KIT IS MR. CLINTON THACKER, NVESD, DSN
654-1328, OR (703)704-1328.
8Q MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION -
8Q(1) A MAINTAINER MAY ALSO BE ON ORDERS AS A TECHNICAL
INSPECTOR (TI) AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER. A MAINTAINER
SHALL NOT SIGN OFF HIS/HER OWN WORK AS THE TI.
8Q(2) THE ANVIS TUBE RETAINER RING, NSN 5855-01151-4226,
MATERIAL HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM PLASTIC TO METAL. EITHER MATERIAL
IS APPROVED FOR USE.
8Q(3) REPAIR OF THE ANVIS MOUNT ASSEMBLY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OF THE SHIELDED CABLE.
8Q(4) REMOVE THE EXISTING TAMPER MARK FROM THE SIX O'CLOCK
POSITION ON THE EYEPIECE. RE-MARK THE EYEPIECE AT THE TWELVE
O'CLOCK POSITION. THIS AFFECTS THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: TM 11-
5855-263-10, TABLE 2-2, STEP 13; TM 11-5855-263-23&P, TABLE 21,
PMCS, SEQUENCE NUMBER 8 AND SETTING COLLIMATION, PARAGRAPH 315,
STEP 23 (OPERATIONAL) AND PARAGRAPH 3-16, STEP 10. THE USE OF A
MARKING MATERIAL OTHER THAN THE PRESCRIBED LACQUER IS PROHIBITED.
WARNING
USE OF ANY NYLON CORD AS AN ANVIS NECK CORD
IS UNAUTHORIZED. THE NYLON MAY PRESENT A SEVERE
BURNING HAZARD IN THE EVENT OF A FLASH FIRE.
REFER TO TM 11-5855-263-10 FOR NECK CORD ASSEMBLY
NSN.
8Q(5) ANVIS SYSTEMS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF AN/AVS6(V)2, WILL
INSTALL THE NECK CORD ASSEMBLY WITH THE KNOT TIED ON TOP OF THE
PAS. WHEN INSTALLING THE BARREL CONNECTOR, THE HUD NECK CORD
ASSEMBLY WILL BE THREADED UP THROUGH THE PAS WITH THE BARREL
CONNECTOR ON TOP.
8Q(6) TM 11-5855-263-10, DTD 1 MAR 94, TABLE 2-2 PAGE 2-11,
STEP 13, "NOT USABLE" IF COLUMN, ADD THE FOLLOWING: "AIRCREW
WILL CHECK THAT BOTH EYEPIECES ARE IDENTICAL (EITHER TWO 15 MM
EYEPIECES OR TWO 25 MM EYEPIECES)".
8Q(7) TM 11-5855-263-10, DTD 1 MAR 94, PAGE B-6, SECTION 3,
BASIC ISSUE ITEMS, ILLUSTRATION NO. 6, CHANGE NSN FOR NECK CORD
ASSEMBLY TO READ: NSN 585501-149-4106. THE LENGTH OF THIS NECK
CORD IS 42 INCHES. AN ADDITIONAL NECK CORD ASSEMBLY IS
AVAILABLE, SEE PARAGRAPH 8(C)3 OF THIS MESSAGE.
8Q(8) TM 11-5855-263-10, DTD 15 MAY 94, PAGE 2-7, TABLE 2-2,
STEP 1 PROCEDURES, CHANGE 90-DAY SERVICE TO 3-MONTH SERVICE.
8Q(9) TM 11-5855-263-10, DTD 15 MAY 94, PAGE 2-7, TABLE 2-2,
STEP 1 PROCEDURES, CHANGE 180-DAY SERVICE TO 6-MONTH SERVICE.
8Q(10) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 3-35, PARA 3-
16, SETTING COLLIMATION FOR 25 MM EYEPIECE, ADD THE FOLLOWING
ANTI-TAMPER LACQUERS IN THE INITIAL SETUP, UNDER MATERIALS/PARTS:
NSN 8030-00-408-1137 (GREEN), NSN 8030-01077-7674 (WHITE), NSN
8030-01-163-3483 (YELLOW).
8Q(11) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 2-4, PARA 2-
7, TABLE 2-1, SEQUENCE 1-12, CHANGE INTERVAL FROM 90DAY TO
3MONTH.
8Q(12) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 2-4, PARA 2-
7, TABLE 2-1, SEQUENCE 1, CHANGE 90-DAY PMCS TO 3MONTH PMCS.
8Q(13) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 24, PARA 2-
7, TABLE 2-1, SEQUENCE 1, CHANGE 180DAY SERVICE TO 6MONTH
SERVICE.
8Q(14) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PARA 36, CHANGE
TO READ: THE ANVIS MUST RECEIVE A 6-MONTH SERVICE THAT SHALL BE
PERFORMED BY AVIM. THIS 6-MONTH SERVICE CONSISTS OF A PMCS
(LISTED IN PARA.2-7, TABLE 2-1), SYSTEM CURRENT DRAIN TEST,
COLLIMATION CHECK AND PURGING.
BEFORE A NEW ANVIS IS PLACED INTO USE IT MUST RECEIVE THE 6-MONTH
SERVICE. REFER TO PARAGRAPH 2-7 FOR THE PMCS CHECKS.
8Q(15) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PARA 39, CHANGE
TO READ: EACH MONOCULAR OF THE ANVIS IS FILLED WITH DRY NITROGEN
AND SEALED TO PREVENT DIRT AND MOISTURE FROM DEGRADING THE
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE.
8Q(16) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 219, PARA
210, SUBPARA 8, ADD: NOTE - A MINIMUM OF TWO EXPERIENCED ANVIS
PILOTS MUST SIGN THE DA FORM 240830, PART II - CORRECTING
INFORMATION BLOCK TO RELEASE ANVIS AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF
A DISTORTION EVALUATION.
8Q(17) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 221, PARA
210, SUBPARA 5, ADD NOTE - A MINIMUM OF TWO EXPERIENCED ANVIS
PILOTS MUST SIGN THE DA FORM 240830, PART II CORRECTING
INFORMATION BLOCK TO RELEASE ANVIS AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF
A DISTORTION EVALUATION.
8Q(18) TM 11-5855-300-10, DTD 1 DEC 97, PAGE B-5, SECTION
II, ILLUS NUMBER 3, CHANGE NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER TO 7025-01-
3620980.
8Q(19) THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES ARE AVAILABLE:
COMPONENT NSN
SILICON GREASE 9150-00-145-
0161
COMPRESSED AIR REFILL (16 OZ) 6830-01-335-
5741
WRENCH, HEX, 5/64 INCH (FOR ANVIS/HUD CLAMPS) 5120-00-729-
6392
8Q(20) THE ANVIS PURGE DEVICE (JA215008) HAS A BUILT-IN
PRESSURE REGULATOR CALLED A 5 PSI POP-UP VALVE, P/N B-4CP2-5. IF
PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCED, UNITS SHOULD ENSURE THE POP-UP
VALVE IS A P/N B-4CP2-5 AND NOT B-4CP2-1. THIS ITEM MAY BE
PURCHASED FROM NUPRO COMPANY, 4800 EAST 345TH STREET, WILOUGHBY,
OH 44094. CALL NUPRO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (440) 473-1050 FOR A
LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR.
8Q(21) ANVIS COMPONENTS SUCH AS THE BATTERY PACK AND VISOR
ASSEMBLY DO NOT REQUIRE PMCS UNTIL PLACED INTO SERVICE; HOWEVER,
THOSE NOT IN SERVICE ARE REQUIRED TO BE TAGGED IAW DA PAM 738751.
8Q(22) THIS IS A CLARIFICATION REGARDING COMPLETION OF THE
PERMANENT MAINTENANCE RECORD DA FORM 2408-15 FOR THE ANVIS. ALL
MAINTENANCE REPAIR, SUCH AS INSTALLATION OF THE ENHANCED PAS, OR
REPLACING 15 MM LENS ASSEMBLIES WITH 25 MM LENS ASSEMBLIES, WILL
BE DOCUMENTED ON THE DA FORM 240815.
8Q(23) AVIM MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, UPON COMPLETION OF
THE 6 MONTH SERVICE FOR AVIM-OWNED ANVIS SYSTEMS, MUST DOCUMENT
THIS MAINTENANCE ACTION ON A DA FORM 2407.
8Q(24) THE USE OF ELECTRONIC FORMS OR DA APPROVED EQUIVALENT
IS AUTHORIZED.
8Q(25) AVUM/AVIM MAINTENANCE AREAS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, AND
FLOORS MUST BE GREASE-FREE, IAW FM 1-500 AND FM 1508.
8Q(26) BEGINNING WITH THE NEXT AVIM LEVEL REPAIR/INSPECTION,
THE CONTRACT NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER FOR EACH IMAGE
INTENSIFICATION TUBE WILL BE RECORDED ON DA FORM 2408-15.
8Q(27) TM 11-5855-263-23&P, DTD 15 MAY 95, PAGE 1-8, PARA
111, SUB-PARAGRAPH D, ADD: CAUTION - DO NOT USE BLACK SHELL IMAGE
INTENSIFIERS WITH THE ONEPIECE MONOCULAR HOUSINGS (SEE FIGURE
335). THE BLACK SHELL IMAGE INTENSIFIERS DO NOT HAVE EMI
SHIELDING; THE LACK OF WHICH COULD RESULT IN SYSTEM FAILURE.
8Q(28) UPDATE THE 3-MONTH PCMS DATE ON DA FORM 2408-30,
BLOCK 6 TO REFLECT COMPLETION OF THE PMCS. ENTER THE NEW 3-MONTH
PMCS DATE. THE NEW 3-MONTH PMCS DATE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE NEXT
6MONTH INSPECTION DATE. 9. CORRECTION PROCEDURES - N/A.
10. SUPPLY/PARTS AND DISPOSITION - N/A.
11. SPECIAL TOOLS AND FIXTURES REQUIRED - N/A.
12. APPLICATION - N/A.
13. REFERENCES - N/A.
14. RECORDING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS - COMPLIANCE WITH THIS
MESSAGE WILL BE ANNOTATED ON DA FORM 2408-15 FOR EACH ANVIS.
15. WEIGHT AND BALANCE - N/A.
16. POINTS OF CONTACT -
16A. PM NV/RSTA, TECHNICAL AND PROCUREMENT POC IS MR. GLEN
NOWAK, SFAE-IEW-NV-L, DSN 654-3453 OR (703) 704-3453, FAX IS
(703) 704-1111, EMAIL: "GNOWAK@NVL.ARMY.MIL" OR MR. BRIAN
GILLESPIE, SFAE-IEW-NV, DSN 654-1214 OR (703) 704-1214, FAX IS
DSN 654-3449, EMAIL IS
"BGILLESP@NVL.ARMY.MIL".
16B. USAAVNC, NIGHT VISION DEVICES BRANCH (OPERATIONS AND
TRAINING PROPONENT) POC IS CW5 JOSEPH ROBERTS, CW3 RONALD PRICE,
OR SSG RICHARD HIMES, ATZQATB-NS, DSN 5589545/9515 OR (334) 255-
9545/9515. FAX IS DSN 558-3532 OR (334) 255-3532, EMAIL IS
"ATZQATBNS@RUCKER.ARMY.MIL".
YOU MAY ACCESS THE WEB PAGE AT
"HTTP://WWW.RUCKER.ARMY.MIL/ATB/NVD/NVDB.HTM".
16C. USAAVNC, DIRECTORATE OF COMBAT DEVELOPMENTS POC IS MAJ
GERALD DAVIS, ATZQ-CDM-A, DSN 558-2914 OR (334) 255-2914, EMAIL
IS "DAVISG@RUCKER.ARMY.MIL".
16D. CECOM:
16D(1) LAR ACTION OFFICER IS MR. STEVE BORMAN, DSN 236-4064,
OR (910) 396-4064, BEEPER 1-888-553-7347. EMAIL IS
"BORMANSJ@BRAGG.ARMY.MIL".
16D(2) SAFETY POC IS MR. JAY HANRAHAN, AMSEL-SF, DSN 9920084,
EXTENSION 6406 OR (732) 5320084 EXTENSION 6406, EMAIL IS
"HANRAHAN@MAIL1.MONMOUTH.ARMY.MIL".
16E. PM SOLDIER, SUPPLEMENTAL LIGHTING AND SPH-4B HELMET POC
IS MR. AL DASSONVILLE, DSN 654-1346 OR (703) 7041346, FAX NUMBER
IS DSN 654-3820/3841.
16F. NGB POC IS CW4 LAURA DORE, EAATS-FTD, DSN 491-8688
EXTENSION 528 OR (717) 861-8688 EXTENSION 528. EMAIL IS
"DORELL@PAARNG.NGB.ARMY.MIL".
16G. PM ACIS (AIRCREW INTEGRATED SYSTEMS) WEB PAGE IS
"WWW.PEOAVN.REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL"
. OTHER POC ARE:
16G(1) HGU-56/P POC IS MR. JAMES HAUSER, SFAE-AV-LSE, DSN
897-4267, OR (256) 313-4267. EMAIL IS
"HAUSERJ@PEOAVN.REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16G(2) HGU-56/P FIELDING POC IS SSG MARCELLA FISHER, SFAE-
AVLSE, DSN 897-4259, OR (256) 313-4259. EMAIL IS
"FISHERM@PEOAVN.REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16H. USASC POC IS CW5 WILLIAM RAMSEY, CSSC-OA, DSN 558-2785
OR (334) 255-2785, EMAIL IS "RAMSEYW@RUCKERSAFETY.ARMY.MIL".
16I. AMCOM:
16I(1) AH-1 AND 0H-58A/C POC IS MR. JOHN GUENTHER, AMSAM-
DSACO, DSN 788-8397 OR (256) 842-8397. EMAIL IS
"GUENTHERJS@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16I(2) UH-1 POC IS MR. RALPH VEMMER, AMSAM-AR-E-I-BU, DSN
645-0663 OR (256) 955-0663. EMAIL IS
"VEMMERR@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16I(3) UH-60 POC IS MR. JOE HOOVER, AMSAM-DSA-UHL, DSN
6457898 OR (256) 9557898. EMAIL IS
"JOE.HOOVER@DSA.REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16I(4) OH-58 POC IS MR. DENNIS BOYER, AMSAM-DSA-ASH, DSN
6459543 OR (256) 955-9543. EMAIL IS:
"DENNIS.BOYER@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL"
16I(5) CH-47D POC IS MR. JAY RICKMEYER, SFAE-AV-CH, DSN
8973398 OR (256) 313-3398; DATAFAX IS 897-4348.
EMAIL IS "RICKMEYERJ@PEOAVN.REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16I(6) AH-64A POC IS MR. DENNIS HEDIGER, AMSAM-RD-AEI-P-A,
DSN 897-4913 OR (256) 313-4913. EMAIL IS
"DENNIS.HEDIGER@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16I(7) AMCOM SAFETY POC FOR THIS MESSAGE IS MR. ROBERT
D.BROCK, AMSAM-SF-A, DSN 788-8632 OR (256) 842-8632. EMAIL IS
"BOB.BROCK@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16I(8) FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) RECIPIENTS REQUIRING
CLARIFICATION OF ACTION ADVISED BY THIS MESSAGE SHOULD CONTACT
MR. RONNIE SAMMONS, AMSAM-SACS-NF, DSN 897-0408, OR (256)
3130408.
EMAIL IS "SAMMONS-RD@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
16J. FORMS AND RECORDS POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE IS
MS. ANN WALDECK, AMSAMMMC-RE-F, DSN 876-5564 OR (256) 746-5564,
EMAIL IS "WALDECK-AB@REDSTONE.ARMY.MIL".
K. AFTER HOURS CONTACT AMCOM COMMAND OPERATIONS CENTER (COC)
AT DSN 897-2066/7 OR (256) 313-2066/7.