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SUBJECT - AVIATION SAFETY ACTION MESSAGE, OPERATIONAL, RCS
CSGLD-1860(R1), ALL AH-64A/D, OH-58D, AH-1S/P/E/F, A/MH-6,
AND MH-60 SERIES AIRCRAFT, HYDRA 70 ROCKET MOTOR SUSPENSION
AND INFORMATION (GEN-95-ASAM-03)  (THIS MESSAGE SUPERSEDES
GEN-94-ASAM-09, DTG 081653Z AUG 94.  THIS MESSAGE IS
EFFECTIVE UNTIL RESCINDED OR SUPERSEDED.)
NOTE - THIS IS AN AVIATION SAFETY ACTION MESSAGE ISSUED PER
AR 95-3, CHAPTER 5 REVISION VIA MESSAGE HQ AVSCOM, AMSAV-
XSOF, 181900Z SEP 90, SUBJECT:  CHANGE TO AR 95-3, CHAPTER
5, SAFETY OF FLIGHT MESSAGES.  THIS MESSAGE HAS NOT BEEN
TRANSMITTED TO UNITS SUBORDINATE TO ADDRESSEES.  ADDRESSEES
SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RETRANSMIT THIS MESSAGE TO ALL
SUBORDINATE UNITS, ACTIVITIES OR ELEMENTS AFFECTED OR
CONCERNED.  THE RETRANSMITTAL SHALL REFERENCE THE MESSAGE.
ACTION ADDRESSES WILL IMMEDIATELY VERIFY THIS RETRANSMISSION
TO COMMANDER, ATCOM, ATTN - AMSAT-R-X (SOF COMPLIANCE
OFFICER).
1.  PRIORITY CLASSIFICATION -
     A.  AIRCRAFT IN USE - UPON RECEIPT OF THIS MESSAGE THE
CONDITION STATUS SYMBOL OF THE CITED AIRCRAFT WILL BE
CHANGED TO A RED HORIZONTAL DASH //-//.  THE RED HORIZONTAL
DASH //-// MAY BE CLEARED WHEN A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS
INSERTED IN THE AIRCRAFT'S LOGBOOK.
     B.  AIRCRAFT IN DEPOT MAINTENANCE - SAME AS PARA 1A.
     C.  AIRCRAFT UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE - SAME AS PARA 1A.
     D.  AIRCRAFT IN TRANSIT - SAME AS PARA 1A.
     E.  MAINTENANCE TRAINERS (CATEGORY A, B AND C) - N/A.
     F.  COMPONENT/PARTS IN STOCK INCLUDING WAR RESERVES AT
ALL LEVELS (DEPOT AND OTHERS) - N/A.
2.  TASK/INSPECTION SUSPENSE DATE - IMMEDIATE UPON RECEIPT
OF THIS MESSAGE.
3.  REPORTING COMPLIANCE SUSPENSE DATE - NO LATER THAN 8 MAR
95 IAW PARA 14A OF THIS MESSAGE.
4.  SUMMARY OF PROBLEM -
     A.  AMCCOM SUSPENDED TRAINING USE OF THE 2.75 INCH
HYDRA 70 ROCKETS WITH THE MK-66 ROCKET MOTOR, (ALL MODS)
(SEE REFERENCES IN PARA 13A AND 13B).  THIS MESSAGE IS
RELEASED BY ATCOM TO ASSURE AFFECTED AVIATION UNITS ARE
AWARE OF AND IMPLEMENT THE SUSPENSION TO PREVENT AIRCRAFT
DAMAGE.
     B.  THE PURPOSE OF THIS MESSAGE IS TO
          (1)  PROVIDE A LISTING OF SUSPENDED LOTS OF MK 66
ROCKETS (SEE PARA 6) TO THE AVIATION COMMUNITY.
          (2)  PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING HQDA GUIDANCE TO WORK
AROUND THIS PROBLEM IAW REFERENCE 13C:
               (A)  AMCCOM SUSPENSION AFFECTS PRODUCTION AND
THE HYDRA 70 STOCKPILE.  WAR RESERVE ROCKETS ARE CODED FOR
COMBAT USE ONLY.  TRAINING ROCKETS ARE CODED FOR
INSPECTION/REPAIR BEFORE RELEASE.  AN INVESTIGATION
DETERMINED A DEFICIENCY IN THE PROPELLANT OF SOME
MANUFACTURED MK-66 MOTORS.  SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM FIXES
ARE BEING WORKED.  THE MK-40 ROCKET MOTORS ARE NOT AFFECTED
BY THIS SUSPENSION.
               (B)  TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT THE SUSPENSION
HAS ON READINESS AND FACILITATE CONTINUED EXECUTION OF THE
GUNNERY TASKS THAT SUPPORT UNIT'S MISSION ESSENTIAL TASK
LIST (METL), UNITS SHOULD CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY
WORK AROUND STRATEGIES:
                    (1)  MAXIMIZE THE USE OF SIMULATIONS TO
MAINTAIN SWITCHOLOGY AND ROCKET EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TO INCLUDE
NOTIONAL TABLES VII AND VIII.  (THIS WILL NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR
TABLE VII LIVE FIRE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS).
                    (2)  WHERE AVAILABLE, USE MK-40 HE
ROCKETS FOR QUALIFICATION THRU TABLE VIII.  THIS WILL
REQUIRE UNITS TO USE SUBJECTIVE GRADING IN LIEU OF AREA
WEAPONS SCORING SYSTEM (AWSS); HOWEVER, IT WILL ALLOW UNITS
TO REMAIN PROFICIENT AND QUALIFIED ON ALL WEAPON SYSTEMS.
                    (3)  UNITS THAT DO NOT HAVE AVAILABLE
ROCKETS SHOULD CONTINUE QUALIFICATION THRU TABLE VII LESS
THE ROCKET ENGAGEMENT SCENARIOS (6 OF 20 FOR AH-64, 6 OF 16
FOR AH-1E/F, AND 6 OF 20 FOR OH-58D KW) AND ANNOTATE THE
IMPACT ON THEIR USR UNTIL TRAINING ROCKETS BECOME AVAILABLE.
THIS WILL ALLOW UNITS TO REMAIN PROFICIENT/QUALIFIED IN BOTH
GUNS AND MISSILE SYSTEMS.
5.  END ITEMS AFFECTED - ALL AH-64A/D, OH-58D, AH-1S/P/E/F,
A/MH-6 AND MH-60 SERIES AIRCRAFT.
6.  ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS AFFECTED - (SUSPENDED LOTS) LIST IS
FROM REFERENCE 13A AND 13B.
1340-H154, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH IR FLARE M278 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H163, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE M151 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H164, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE M151 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H165, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH MPSM M261 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H181, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH ILLUM M257 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H182, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH ILLUM M257 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H183, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH ILLUM M257 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H309, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE M151 W/ MOTOR MK 66 MOD 3
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H457, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH FLECHETTE W/ WHD M255E1 W/
MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H462, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH FLECHETTE W/ WHD M255E1 W/
MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H463, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH MPSM PRAC W/ WHD M267 W/ MOTOR
MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H464, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE MPSM W/ WHD M261 W/ MOTOR MK
66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H582, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE W/ WHD M151 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H583, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE W/ WHD M151 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H640, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE W/ WHD M229 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H642, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH HE W/ WHD M229 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H972, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH PRACTICE M274 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H973, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH PRACTICE M274 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H974, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH MPSM PRAC M267 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-H975, ROCKET, 2.75 INCH PRACTICE M274 W/ MOTOR MK 66
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-J146, ROCKET MOTOR, 2.75 INCH MK 66 MOD 1
LOTS: ALL LOTS
1340-J147, ROCKET MOTOR, 2.75 INCH MK 66 MOD 2
LOTS: ALL LOTS
7.  PARTS TO BE INSPECTED - N/A.
8.  INSPECTION PROCEDURES - N/A.
9.  CORRECTION PROCEDURES -
     A.  THE HYDRA 70 ROCKETS LISTED IN PARA 6 ARE SUSPENDED
FROM FIRING.
     B.  INSERT A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IN THE AIRCRAFT'S
LOGBOOK.  COMMANDERS SHALL ENSURE FLIGHT CREWS AND
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ARE BRIEFED ON THIS MESSAGE.
10.  SUPPLY/PARTS AND DISPOSITION - N/A.
11.  SPECIAL TOOLS, JIGS AND FIXTURES REQUIRED - N/A.
12.  APPLICATION - N/A.
13.  REFERENCES -
     A.  MESSAGE, AMCCOM, AMSMC-QAS, 111700Z OCT 94,
SUBJECT:  AMMO SUPPL NOTICE (ASN) 95-0006 THRU 95-0027.
     B.  MESSAGE, AMCCOM, AMSMC-QAS, 181600Z OCT 94,
SUBJECT:  AMMO SUPPL NOTICE (ASN) 95-0030.
     C.  MESSAGE, HQDA WASHINGTON DC, DAMO-TR, 081802Z DEC
94, SUBJECT:  AVIATION GUNNERY STRATEGY FOR 2.75 INCH
ROCKETS.
14.  RECORDING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS -
     A.  REPORTING COMPLIANCE SUSPENSE DATE (AIRCRAFT) -
UPON ENTERING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS MESSAGE ON DA FORM 2408-
13-1 ON ALL SUBJECT MDS AIRCRAFT, FORWARD A PRIORITY
MESSAGE, DATAFAX OR E-MAIL TO COMMANDER, ATCOM, ATTN:  AMSAT-
R-X (SOF COMPLIANCE OFFICER), PER AR 95-3.  DATAFAX NUMBER
IS DSN 693-2064 OR COMMERCIAL 314/263-2064.  E-MAIL ADDRESS
IS "AMSATRXS (AT SIGN) ST-LOUIS-EMH4.ARMY.MIL".  THE REPORT
WILL CITE THIS MESSAGE NUMBER, DATE OF ENTRY IN DA FORM 2408-
13-1, THE AIRCRAFT MISSION DESIGN SERIES AND SERIAL NUMBERS
OF AIRCRAFT IN NUMERICAL ORDER.
     B.  TASK/INSPECTION REPORTING SUSPENSE DATE (AIRCRAFT)
- N/A.
     C.  REPORTING COMPLIANCE SUSPENSE DATE (SPARES) - N/A.
     D.  TASK/INSPECTION REPORTING SUSPENSE DATE (SPARES) -
N/A.
     E.  THE FOLLOWING FORMS ARE APPLICABLE AND ARE TO BE
COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DA PAM 738-751, 15 JUN 92 -
          (1)  DA FORM 2408-13, AIRCRAFT STATUS INFORMATION
RECORD.
          (2)  DA FORM 2408-13-1, AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE RECORD.
          (3)  DA FORM 2408-15, HISTORICAL RECORD FOR
AIRCRAFT.
15.  WEIGHT AND BALANCE - N/A.
16.  POINTS OF CONTACT -
     A.  TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE IS MR.
MARTIN OHRENBERG, ATCOM, AMSAT-R-EIH, DSN 693-1659 OR
COMMERCIAL 314/263-1659.
     B.  POINT OF CONTACT FOR REFERENCE 13C IS LTC HINKEL,
HQDA WASHINGTON DC, DAMO-TR, DSN 225-2591 OR COMMERCIAL
703/695-2591.
     C.  LOGISTICAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE IS MR.
DAN NEUMILLER OR MR. DOUG DANIELS, AMCCOM, AMSMC-QAS-C, DSN
793-3152 OR COMMERCIAL 309/782-3152.
     D.  FORMS AND RECORDS POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE
IS MS. ANN WALDECK, ATCOM, AMSAT-I-MDM, DSN 693-1821/1758 OR
COMMERCIAL 314/263-1821/1758.
     E.  SAFETY POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS MESSAGE IS MR.
BRAD MEYER, ATCOM, AMSAT-R-X, DSN 693-2085 OR COMMERCIAL
314/263-2085.
     F.  FOREIGN MILITARY SALES (FMS) RECIPIENTS REQUIRING
CLARIFICATION OF ACTION ADVISED BY THIS MESSAGE SHOULD
CONTACT CW5 JAY NANCE/MR. RON VAN REES, ATCOM, AMSAT-I-IAF,
DSN 693-3826/3659 OR COMMERCIAL 314/263-3826/3659.
     G.  AFTER HOURS CONTACT ATCOM COMMAND OPERATIONS CENTER
(COC) DSN 693-2066/7 OR COMMERCIAL 314./263-2066/7.
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