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TECHNICAL BULLETIN

MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE LIMITS

FOR

ARMY AIRCRAFT

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

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

20 AUGUST 1998
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
NO. 43-0002-3 WASHINGTON, DC, 20 August 1998

MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURE LIMITS

FOR ARMY AIRCRAFT

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

You can help improve this manual. If you find any errors or if you know of a way to
improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter or DA Form 2028
(Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms or DA Form 2028-2 located in
the back of this manual direct to: Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command,
ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-LS-LP, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000. A reply will be
furnished to you. You may also send in your comments electronically to our e-mail
address: ls-lp@redstone.army.mil or FAX us at (256) 842-6546/DSN 788-6546.

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Paragraph Page
SECTION I Introduction
Purpose 1-1 1
Scope 1-2 1
Responsibilities 1-3 1
Explanation of Terms 1-4 1

SECTION II General
General Policy 2-1 2

SECTION III Required Actions

Procedure 3-1 2
Preparation of the Man-hour Repair Estimate 3-2 4
Determination of repair at AVUM or AVIM Level 3-3 4
Preparation of the Dollar Cost Estimate 3-4 5
Request for Disposition/Waiver from AVUM/AVIM Level Units 3-5 5

*This technical bulletin supersedes TB 43-002-3, 30 August 1995.

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Paragraph Page

Request for Disposition/Waiver from Depot Level Activities 3-6 6

Required Elements of a Disposition/Waiver Request 3-7 6

SECTION IV Repair or Disposal Analysis

Management Level Assessment 4-1 6
Determination to Repair, Overhaul, or Dispose of Aircraft 4-2 7
Directed Depot Level Repair or Overhaul 4-3 7
Directed disposal through the DRMO 4-4 7

SECTION V References 10

APPENDIX A. Instructions for Preparation of Estimated Repair Appraisal for

AVUM/AVIM Units A-1

APPENDIX B. Instructions for Preparation of Estimated Repair Appraisal for Depot Level
Maintenance Activities B-1

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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose. This Technical Bulletin (TB) implements the provisions of AR 750-1 (Army Materiel Maintenance
Policies) and AR 750-2 (Army Materiel Maintenance Wholesale Operations). Maintenance Expenditure Limits (MELs)
have been established to ensure that only the repairs that benefit the Army are done. This TB is intended to be used for
end items in Federal Supply Class (FSC) 1510 (Fixed Wing Aircraft), and FSC 1520 (Rotary Wing Aircraft). It establishes
maximum direct labor man-hour repair allowances for Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) and Aviation Intermediate
Maintenance (AVIM) level organizations, and maximum dollar cost expenditures for depot level activities. This TB
includes instructions for conducting damage assessment evaluations. Provides guidance for requesting disposition
instructions or waiver authorization from AMCOM, when the damage and/or deterioration to an aircraft and on board
mission related equipment, exceeds the maximum repair allowances, or needed repairs exceed the authorization
prescribed in applicable -23 manual's Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).

1-2. Scope. This TB applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard (ARNG), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR),
Department of Defense (DOD) and other Government or contract activities that operate, store, or maintain Army aircraft.
The procedures are established mandatory requirements that apply to all aircraft owned by the U.S. Army.

1-3. Responsibilities. Commanders, at each management level are responsible to ensure that the procedures
prescribed in this TB are complied with.

1-4. Explanation of Terms. Terms used in this TB are defined as follows:

a. Maintenance Expenditure Limit. The established maximum direct labor man-hours to repair for AVUM/AVIM
activities and maximum dollar cost expenditures for depot level overhaul/repair facilities. Used with other factors, to
determine if the repair of a severely damaged and/or deteriorated aircraft is cost effective and in the best interest of the
Army.

b. Damage Assessment Evaluation. A thorough technical inspection of the damaged and/or deteriorated aircraft to
determine the extent of damage and/or deterioration after any type of accident, or when damage or deterioration is
discovered while performing scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. This evaluation includes a complete analysis of all
work and materials needed to restore the aircraft to full operational status.

c. Economically Reparable. An item that is reparable within certain guidelines based on the item life expectancy,
and its acquisition or replacement cost, and other relevant factors.

d. Technical Inspection. A visual, touch, and feel inspection made by a technically qualified
person (normally a quality control technical inspector). These inspections are performed on aircraft and
aviation associated equipment per maintenance performance standards established in the technical manuals

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(TMs) that apply. Faults, deficiencies, repair parts required, nature and extent of repair, overall condition, direct labor
man-hours, and labor costs needed to restore the aircraft to proper standards of serviceability are part of the Technical
Inspection.

e. Deterioration. A gradual reduction in the structural integrity of aircraft or components, from their original state,
caused by the environment and/or negligence. The most common causes of environmental deterioration are galvanic
corrosion caused by dissimilar metals and moisture, oxidation (rust), elastomer degeneration caused by ozone attack, and
polymer degradation caused by ultraviolet radiation. The most common cause of negligent deterioration is the failure to
follow established maintenance procedures.

f. Damaged Beyond Repair. Aircraft damaged, deteriorated, or destroyed to the extent that no functional
components, structural parts or assemblies can be economically reclaimed for further use.

g. Replacement Cost. The amount of funds needed to pay for the aircraft if procured on the current market.
Replacement costs are formulated and updated annually by respective Army aircraft managers.

SECTION II. GENERAL

2-1. General Policy. To prove that the repair/overhaul is cost effective, the cost of repairing/overhauling an aircraft
must be considered before the start of any major repair/overhaul action. The cost to repair/overhaul should not exceed
the net worth of the aircraft, as compared to the cost of a new item. To prevent uneconomic repair/overhaul actions,
maintenance expenditure limits have been established as identified in Tables 2-1, 3-1 and 3-2. These limits are
established as the cut off point for requiring a request for disposition instructions. These limits are based on the aircraft
system's value to the Army and may vary from the actual maximum repair cost authorized by management. No repair
actions are authorized unless one or more of the following conditions exist:

a. The estimated man-hours or dollar costs to repair are less than the established MEL.

b. A waiver to exceed the MEL is granted.

c. The item is exempt from MEL considerations.

SECTION III. REQUIRED ACTIONS

3-1. Procedure. When an aircraft is damaged as a result of accident, mishap, incident, natural disaster,
or when major damage and/or deterioration is discovered, the extent of the problem must be determined.
All damaged and/or deteriorated aircraft will be subjected to a damage assessment evaluation. This evaluation must
establish the full extent of the damage and/or deterioration, to include all faults and deficiencies that existed prior to

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the accident or discovery of the problem. Until the damage assessment evaluation is completed, and the decision as to
the repair or disposition of the aircraft has been determined, the following requirements must be complied with:

a. Conduct the Damage Assessment Evaluation. The evaluation will be conducted by a-qualified aircraft technical
inspector or aircraft maintenance supervisor, and documented on DA Form 2408-13-3 (Aircraft Technical Inspection
Worksheet), per DA PAM 738-751. Enter all faults and damaged parts/components that need replacement in Part I, Fault
Information, Faults/Remarks block of the DA Form 2408-13-3. Enter the National Stock Number (NSN)/Part Number (PN)
of damaged parts/components that need replacement, and the maintenance man-hours to repair the fault and/or to
replace the part/component in the corresponding Part II, Corrective Information, Action block of the DA Form 2408-13-3
per illustration in Appendix A or B (as applicable). Aircraft damaged beyond the using organization's capability will be
evacuated to AVIM support activity for technical inspection and repair or reporting. Upon request, depot maintenance
personnel will be furnished to assist field personnel in the performance of the technical inspection of aircraft for evacuation
to a depot level maintenance activity.

b. Prepare the Estimated Repair Appraisal. The same person that performed the Damage Assessment Evaluation
should prepare the appraisal in accordance with Appendix A or B. It will become an attachment to the Request for
Disposition/Waiver Memorandum, along with copies of the Damage Assessment Evaluation (DA Form 2408-13-3's,
Aircraft Technical Inspection Worksheet).

c. When feasible, the local AMCOM Logistical Assistance Representative (LAR) will assist in the preparation of the
Estimated Repair Appraisal.

d. Ensure all weapons are safe, and download all ammunition stores.

e. Ensure all classified items are removed, or processed per applicable policy and regulations.

f. Ensure all explosive devices, used in jettison devices are safe and handled per applicable policy and regulations.

g. Ensure all actions needed to prevent additional damage or deterioration have been taken.

h. Ensure no new repair actions will be started, and all repairs in progress are suspended.

i. Requisitioning of repair parts is not authorized.

j. Controlled exchange or cannibalization, of the aircraft or any of its assigned components is not authorized.

NOTE

When the aircraft is totally destroyed, the need for a Damage Assessment
Evaluation is unnecessary.

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However, the damage must be summarized on the Estimated Repair Appraisal, and
included with the Request for Disposition Instructions.

3-2. Preparation of Man-hour Repair Estimate. A necessary part of the Damage Assessment Evaluation; is the
estimate of the man-hours needed to repair the aircraft. The following factors will be considered when computing this
estimate:

a. Man-hours to replace damaged components.

b. Man-hours to repair structural damage.

c. Man-hours to fabricate components.

d. Man-hours for maintenance operational checks and test flights

e. Man-hours to complete initial, in-progress and final technical inspection.

f. Man-hours to complete forms and records.

3-3. Determination of Repair at AVUM or AVIM Level. After completion of man-hours to repair estimate, determine if
the aircraft can be restored to full operational status at AVUM or AVIM level, by answering the following questions:

1. Is the aircraft listed in Table 2-1?

2. Are the total man-hours to repair the aircraft within the maximum man-hour allowance listed in Table 2-1?

3. Are all required repairs authorized by the applicable maintenance allocation chart, and within the performance
capability of the AVUM or AVIM level activity?

There is no requirement to request disposition instructions from AMCOM if all of the questions listed above can be
answered "YES." Do not confuse not having to request disposition instructions, with the need to comply with the
provisions of AR 385-40 (Accident Reporting and Records), or other accident, mishap, or incident reporting requirements.

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TABLE 2-1. MAXIMUM MAN-HOUR ALLOWANCES

FOR AVUM/AVIM LEVEL MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

ATTACK HELICOPTERS UTILITY HELICOPTERS

AIRCRAFT MDS MAX MAN-HOURS AIRCRAFT MDS MAX MAN-HOURS
AH-1E 1500 UH-1H 1100
AH-1F 1500 UH-1V 1100
AH-1P 1500 EH-60A 2000
AH-1S 1500 UH-60A 2000
AH-64A 1750 UH-60L 2000
AH-64D 1750
MH-47E SEE NOTE 1
MH-60K SEE NOTE 1

CARGO HELICOPTERS OBSERVATION HELICOPTERS

AIRCRAFT MDS MAX MAN-HOURS AIRCRAFT MDS MAX MAN-HOURS
CH-47D 3500 OH-6A 800
OH-58A 800
OH-58C 1000
OH-58D 1000

NOTE 1: Repair estimates that exceed 3000 man-hours will be reported to Commander, TAPO, AMSAM-AR-Z-
A-T, Bldg 401, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577, for determination of appropriate disposition.

3-4. Preparation of the Dollar Cost Estimate. When the estimated man-hours to repair exceeds the allowances listed
in Table 2-1, or the aircraft is not listed in Table 2-1, an estimate of the dollar cost to repair the aircraft must be computed.

a. Estimates for Depot level activities will include the cost of all-direct labor, parts/components, and materials used
for item fabrication. Army Regulation 37-1 (Army Accounting and Fund Control) or the Fed Log/Army Log, can be used to
compute the cost of direct labor, parts and materials.

b. AVUM or AVIM level activities will compute only the cost of parts/components and materials used for item
fabrication. Use the Fed Log/Army Log as a source document for the item price. The estimated expense for direct labor
will be calculated at AMCOM. Nonstandard or experimental aircraft, with components not listed in the Fed Log/Army Log,
should have cost estimates listed; but noted that the exact cost is unknown.

3-5. Request for Disposition/Waiver from AVUM/AVIM Units. A Request for Disposition or Waiver Instructions will be
submitted when any of the following conditions exist:

a. The aircraft is not listed in Table 2-1.

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b. The estimated man-hours to repair the aircraft exceed the maintenance man-hour limits listed in Table 2-1.

c. The repairs are beyond the capability or capacity of AVUM or AVIM level maintenance activities no matter what
the man-hours for repair are.

3-6. Request for Disposition/Waiver from Depot Level Activities. A Request for Disposition or Waiver Instructions
will be submitted when any of the following conditions exist:

a. The estimated total cost to repair an aircraft exceeds the limits of Table 3-1 or 3-2.

b. The aircraft is not listed in Table 3-1 or 3-2.

3-7. Required Elements of a Disposition or Waiver Request.

a. A memorandum will be completed and used as a cover sheet when requesting disposition or waiver instructions.

b. Submit two sets of photographs, which reveal a detailed view of airframe damage, and damaged or deteriorated
parts. In the event of widespread deterioration or damage an overall view of the aircraft will be provided. The
photographs should be 5 x 7 inches or larger, and will be identified to include direction of view, airframe/wing stations, and
butt lines as they apply. Requests received without photographs will be returned to the sender without action.

c. An Estimated Repair Appraisal will be prepared in duplicate per the instructions in Appendix A or B (as
applicable).

d. Two sets of copies of the DA Form 2408-13-3's (Aircraft Technical Inspection Worksheet) completed during the
Damage Assessment Evaluation will be attached to the Estimated Repair Appraisal. Do not send the originals, they will
be maintained by the organization that performed the Damage Assessment Evaluation.

e. The owning unit of aircraft involved in Type Class (A, B, C, D, E) accident requiring an Accident Board/Collateral
Board Investigation will submit a signed memorandum of release from the Board President.

f. Address the requests for Disposition or Waiver Instructions to Commander, U.S. Army Aviation and Missile
Command, ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-BM-DSC, Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898-5000.

SECTION IV. REPAIR OR DISPOSAL ANALYSIS

4-1. Management Level Assessment. When a request for Disposition or Waiver Instructions, is received at AMCOM,
the cover sheet, Estimated Repair Appraisal, photographs, and all other accompanying documentation, will be evaluated
and coordinated with maintenance and system managers within the AMCOM aviation Program Executive Office (PEO).
Additional coordination will

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be conducted with Headquarters, Department of the Army (DALO-SMV) if required. Disposition instructions will be issued
by AMCOM, within 20 working days, of receipt of the memorandum.

4-2. Determination to Repair, Overhaul or Dispose of Aircraft. The primary factor in deciding if the aircraft will be
repaired, overhauled or disposed of is the maintenance expenditure limits, adjusted by the aircraft system manager to
correctly reflect the current actual value to the Army. Factors such as equipment authorization shortages, operational
requirements, fleet readiness and any changes to actual replacement value will be used in establishing the repair cost
limits.

4-3. Directed Depot Level Repair or Overhaul. When any aircraft is designated for repair or overhaul at Depot level,
AMCOM will provide all necessary instructions, scheduling, and coordination to ensure the aircraft arrives when
scheduled, and in the proper condition. When the aircraft is scheduled for a depot level facility, the owning unit is
responsible for informing AMCOM of any problems in the delivery schedule. The owning unit must ensure that the aircraft
is delivered, to include the following:

a. All items listed on DA Form 2408-17 (Aircraft Inventory Record). Documentation is required for all missing items.
Uninstalled property must be properly packaged to prevent damage, and stowed in or attached to the aircraft to ensure
safe arrival.

b. All on hand uninstalled Modification Work Order (MWO) kits will accompany the aircraft.

c. All forms and records will be shipped with the aircraft.

NOTE

Before evacuation of aircraft any classified equipment installed must be removed

and returned to applicable custody or supply per existing regulations.

4-4. Directed Disposal through the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). When AMCOM directs an
aircraft to be processed to the DRMO, the following procedures will be complied with:

a. If a "Save List" is issued by AMCOM, all listed items will be removed and turned-in to the supply.

b. Components that are listed in TB 1-1500-341-01 or the Unit Level Logistics System - Aviation (ULLS-A)
Component Legitimate Code File, and are not on the "Save List" must be reported as a loss to the inventory per DA PAM
738-751.

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c. All items listed in TB 1-1500-341-01 or the ULLS-A Component Legitimate Code File, that are coded "RC" and not
on the "Save List", will be disposed of per Section IX of TM 1-1500-328-23, prior to the part/component leaving U.S. Army
control.

d. When aircraft are reclassified to Maintenance Training Airframe, or museum/static display status, detailed
instructions on how the aircraft should be processed and the disposition of records and data plates will be provided by the
item manager.

e. Instructions for methods of disposition not listed above will be handled on case by case basis. All components
listed in TB 1-1500-341-01 or ULLS-A Component Legitimate Code File that are not being returned to the supply system,
must be reported as a loss to the inventory per DA PAM 738-751, and all applicable instructions listed in
TM 1-1500-328-23 must be complied with.

f. When an aircraft item is processed to DRMO, it leaves Army control. Therefore, all requirements of this TB, DA
Pamphlet 738-751, and TM 1-1500-328-23 must be complied with prior to delivering the aircraft to the DRMO.

TABLE 3-1. MAXIMUM DOLLAR EXPENDITURE LIMITS

FOR DEPOT MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
FIXED WING AIRCRAFT (FSC 1510)

MDS REPLACEMENT EXPENDITURE

COST LIMITS
C-12C 3,764,109 CS
C-12D 3,764,109 CS
C-12F 3,764,109 CS
C-12L 3,764,109 CS
C-23B 7,860,995 CS
C-26A 4,943,686 CS
RC-12D 6,356,168 CS
RC-12G 6,356,168 CS
RC-12H 6,356,168 CS
RC-12K 6,356,168 CS
UV18A 3,413,911 CS
U-21A 2,315,475 CS
U-21D 2,315,475 CS
U-21F 2,315,475 CS
U-21G 2,315,475 CS
U-21H 2,315,475 CS

“CS” MEANS THAT THE AIRCRAFT IS CONTRACTOR SUPPORTED

AND MUST BE REPORTED TO AMCOM

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TABLE 3-2. MAXIMUM DOLLAR EXPENDITURE LIMITS

FOR DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT (FSC 1520)

MDS REPLACEMENT EXPENDITURE

COST LIMITS
AH-1E 4,221,137 DA
AH-1F 6,604,397 DA
AH-1P 3,653,160 DA
AH-64A 15,500,000 DA
AH-64D 25,000,000 DA
CH-47D 26,500,000 17,225,000
MH-74E 62,400,000 SEE NOTE 2
OH-6A 650,000 SEE NOTE 1
OH-58A 850,000 552,500
OH-58C 950,000 617,000
OH-58D 6,250,000 4,062,500
UH-1H 922,704 600,000
UH-1V 948,158 616,300
EH-60A 11,204,000 DA
MH-60K 23,200,000 SEE NOTE 2
UH-60A 6,600,000 4,290,000
UH-60L 7,013,000 5,558,450

AIRCRAFT CODED “DA” ARE CONTROLLED BY HQ DA AND MUST BE

REPORTED TO AMCOM

NOTE 1: The OH-6A helicopter is in the process of being phased out of service;
therefore, all major damage or deterioration must be reported per paragraph 3-7,
prior to the start of any repairs.

NOTE 2: Standard maximum repair allowances are not applicable to MH-47E and
MH-60K helicopters. Disposition of aircraft damaged beyond 65% of the
replacement cost shall be at the discretion of the Commander, Special Operations
Command.

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SECTION V. REFERENCES

AR 37-1
Army Accounting and Fund Control (Cited in para 3-4)

AR 385-40
Accident Reporting and Records (Cited in para 3-3)

AR 750-1
Army Materiel Maintenance Policies (Cited in para 1-1)

AR 750-2
Army Materiel Maintenance wholesale Operations (Cited in para 1-1)

AMC-R 750-51
Maintenance of Supplies and Equipment (Cited in para 1-1)

DA Pamphlet 738-751
Functional Users Manual for The Army Maintenance Management System-Aviation (TAMMS-A)
(Cited in paras 2-1 and 3-3)

TB 1-1500-341-01
Aircraft Requiring Maintenance Management and Historical Data Reports (Cited in para 3-3)

TM 1-1500-328-23
Aeronautical Equipment Maintenance Management Policies and Procedures (Cited in para 3-3)

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APPENDIX A

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF ESTIMATED

REPAIR APPRAISAL FOR AVUM/AVIM UNITS

Preparation instructions for the Estimated Repair Appraisal.

a. HEADER. Enter "AVUM/AVIM ESTIMATED REPAIR APPRAISAL."

b. FROM. Enter the organization and address of the activity performing the Damage/Deterioration Assessment
Evaluation.

c. TYPE AIRCRAFT AND MDS. Enter the type of aircraft and its mission, design, series (MDS).

d. AIRCRAFT S/N. Enter the aircraft serial number.

e. DATE. Enter the date the appraisal was prepared.

f. TYPE OF INSPECTION. Enter "TB 43-0002-3/TECHNICAL INSPECTION."

g. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL DIRECT MAN-HOURS TO REPAIR. Enter the estimated total direct man-hours for
the repair (this number includes man-hours to complete forms, records, and to repair/prepare aircraft for shipment to
include, disassembly, preservation, packing, and crating).

h. AIRCRAFT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. Enter the date the aircraft was manufactured (stamped on the aircraft
data plate).

i. DATE OF LAST ACE EVALUATION. Enter the date and location of the last Aircraft Condition Evaluation
(obtained from the aircraft DA Form 2408-15/2408-15-E, enter N/A if the aircraft has never been evaluated).

j. TIME SINCE NEW. Enter the total aircraft hours (obtained from the current DA Form 2408-13/2408-13-E).

k. DATE OF LAST OVERHAUL. Enter the date and aircraft hours when the aircraft last underwent depot overhaul
(obtained from the aircraft DA Form 2408-15/2408-15-E, enter N/A if the aircraft has never been overhauled).

l. OUTSTANDING MWO's. List all applicable modifications that have not been accomplished (obtained from the
aircraft DA Form 2408-5/2408-5-E).

m. TBO OR RETIREMENT ITEMS. List all items (nomenclature, NSN, and cost) that will be due time change (TBO
or RC) within 150 flying hours (obtained from the DA Form 2408-16/2408-16-E).

n. DAMAGED PARTS/COMPONENTS. List all damaged parts/components by quantity, nomenclature, NSN/PN,

and status (R = repairable, O = overhaul, D = damaged beyond repair).

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o. DAMAGED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. List all damaged structural members by quantity, nomenclature, and
NSN/PN or location (if the item does not have a NSN/PN, enter its location using station, butt line and water line
numbers).

p. PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT. Enter the estimated direct man-hours that would be needed to prepare the
aircraft for shipment.

q. CONDITION SUMMARY. Enter a statement as to the capability of the owning unit and/or supporting unit to repair
the aircraft at AVUM/AVIM level, or whether it should be evacuated to a depot level facility, or sent to DRMO.

r. PERSON PERFORMING THE DAMAGED ASSESSMENT EVALUATION. Enter the name, grade, phone
number (DSN/Commercial), and signature of the person performing the damage assessment evaluation.

s. MAINTENANCE OFFICER. Enter the name, grade, and signature of the maintenance officer or authorized
representative.

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AVUM/AVIM ESTIMATED REPAIR APPRAISAL

FROM: 117TH AVN Co., Ft. Eustis, Va. 23604.

TYPE AIRCRAFT AND MDS: Helicopter, OH-58C

AIRCRAFT S/N: 70-15874

DATE: 06 MAR 98

TYPE OF INSPECTION: TB 43-0002-3/Technical Inspection

ESTIMATED TOTAL MAN-HOURS TO REPAIR: 600 man-hours

AIRCRAFT DATE OF MANUFACTURE: August 1969

DATE OF LAST ACE EVALUATION: 10 Sep 93

TIME SINCE NEW: 1933 hours

DATE OF LAST OVERHAUL: 01 Aug 93, at 1520.6 A/C hours

OUTSTANDING MWO'S:
1. 55-1520-228-xxx/x1
2. 55-1520-228-xxx/x2

TBO/RETIREMENT ITEMS:
NOMENCLATURE NSN/PN COST
1. Swashplate & Support Assy 1615-00-178-9241 5562.00
2. Main Transmission 1615-00-034-0405 63523.00

DAMAGED PARTS/COMPONENTS:
QTY NOMENCLATURE NSN/PN STATUS
1. 1 T/R Blade Assy 1615-01-214-0201 D
2. 1 T/R Gear Box 1615-00-432-2492 R

DAMAGED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS:

QTY NOMENCLATURE NSN/PN
1. 1 Stabilizer Vertical Fin 206-022-113-1
2. 1 Shell Assy Cabin Roof 206-032-201-9

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT: 48 man-hours

Figure A-1.
Illustration of Estimated Repair Appraisal for reporting excess
man-hour requirement from AVUM/AVIM level activities.
(Page 1)

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AVUM/AVIM ESTIMATED REPAIR APPRAISAL (Continuation)

CONDITION SUMMARY: This aircraft sustained considerable damage as a result of T/R contacting trees during hover
causing loss of control which resulted in a hard landing and roll over in wooded terrain. The airframe damage sustained is
beyond the capability of the owing unit and supporting AVIM to repair. Recommend aircraft be evacuated to depot facility
for repair or overhaul.

Joan P. Jones Steven K. Smith

JOAN P. JONES SSG STEVEN K. SMITH CPT
DSN 927-1234

Figure A-1.
Illustration of Estimated Repair Appraisal for reporting excess
man-hour requirement from AVUM/AVIM level activities.
(Page 2)

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Figure A-2.
Preparation of 2408-13-3 as enclosure to request for disposition or waiver memorandum
AVIM/AVUM level maintenance.

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APPENDIX B

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF ESTIMATED REPAIR APPRAISAL

FOR DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES

Preparation instructions for the Estimated Repair Appraisal.

a. HEADER. Enter " DEPOT LEVEL ESTIMATED REPAIR APPRAISAL."

b. FROM. Enter the organization and address of the activity performing the Damage/Deterioration Assessment
Evaluation.

c. TYPE AIRCRAFT AND MDS. Enter the type of aircraft and its mission, design, series (MDS).

d. AIRCRAFT S/N. Enter the aircraft serial number.

e. DATE. Enter the date the appraisal was prepared.

f. TYPE OF INSPECTION. Enter "TB 43-0002-3/TECHNICAL INSPECTION".

g. PROJECTED TOTAL LABOR COST. Enter the estimated total man-hours needed to restore the aircraft to full
operational status (hourly labor rate multiplied by the number of hours needed to repair the aircraft).

h. COST OF EXPENDABLE MATERIAL. Enter the estimated cost of expendable items and materials needed for
fabrication.

i. AIRCRAFT DATE OF MANUFACTURE. Enter the date the aircraft was manufactured (stamped on the aircraft
data plate).

j. DATE TRANSFERRED TO DEPOT. Enter the date the aircraft arrived at the depot facility.

k. TIME SINCE NEW. Enter the total aircraft hours (obtained from the current DA Form 2408-13/2408-13-E).

l. DATE OF LAST OVERHAUL. Enter the date and aircraft hours when the aircraft last underwent depot overhaul
(obtained from the aircraft DA Form 2408-15/2408-15-E, enter N/A if the aircraft has never been overhauled).

m. OUTSTANDING MWO's. List all applicable modifications that have not been accomplished (obtained from the
aircraft DA Form 2408-5/2408-5-E).

n. TBO OR RETIREMENT ITEMS. List all items (nomenclature, NSN, and cost) that will be due time change (TBO
or RC) within 150 flying hours (obtained from the DA Form 2408-16/2408-16-E).

o. DAMAGED PARTS/COMPONENTS. List all damaged parts/components by quantity, nomenclature, NSN/PN,

and status (R = repairable, O = overhaul, D = damaged beyond repair).

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p. DAMAGED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS. List all damaged structural members by quantity, nomenclature,
NSN/PN or location, and cost (if the item does not have a NSN/PN, enter its location using station, butt line and water line
numbers).

q. PERSON PERFORMING THE DAMAGED ASSESSMENT EVALUATION. Enter the name, grade, phone
number (DSN/Commercial), and signature of the person performing the damage assessment evaluation.

r. MAINTENANCE OFFICER. Enter the name, grade, and signature of the maintenance officer or authorized
representative.

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DEPOT LEVEL ESTIMATED REPAIR APPRAISAL.

FROM: Commander, CCAD, Corpus Christi, TX 78919.

TYPE AIRCRAFT AND MDS: Helicopter, OH-58C

AIRCRAFT S/N: 70-15874

DATE: 31 JAN 94

TYPE OF INSPECTION: TB 43-0002-3/Technical Inspection

PROJECTED TOTAL LABOR COST: $35.00 x 3,100 equals $108,500

COST OF EXPENDABLE MATERIAL: $9,750

AIRCRAFT DATE OF MANUFACTURE: July 1970

DATE TRANSFERRED TO DEPOT: 4 Jan 94

TIME SINCE NEW: 1933 hours

DATE OF LAST OVERHAUL: 2 May 83, at 1538 A/C hours

OUTSTANDING MWO'S:
1. 55-1520-228-xxx/x1
2. 55-1520-228-xxx/x2

TBO/RETIREMENT ITEMS:
NOMENCLATURE NSN/PN COST
1. Swashplate & Support Assy 1615-00-178-9241 5562.00
2. Main Transmission 1615-00-034-0405 63523.00

DAMAGED PARTS/COMPONENTS:
QTY NOMENCLATURE NSN/PN STATUS
1. 2 T/R Blade Assy 1615-01-214-0201 D
2. 1 T/R Gear Box 1615-00-432-2492 R

DAMAGED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS:

QTY NOMENCLATURE NSN/PN COST
1. 1 Stabilizer Vertical Fin 206-022-113-1 7121.00
2. 1 Shell Assy Cabin Roof 206-032-201-9 2626.00

David A. Johnson John Q. Taylor

DAVID A. JOHNSON, Civ. John Q. Taylor, LTC
DSN 861-9999

Figure B-1.
Illustration of Estimated Repair Appraisal for reporting excess
man-hour requirement from Depot level activities.

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Figure B-2.
Preparation of 2408-13-3 for damage assessment appraisal as enclosure to request for
disposition or waiver request. (Depot Level)

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By Order of the Secretary of the Army

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

DENNIS J. REIMER
General, United States Army
Official: Chief of Staff

JOEL B. HUDSON
Administrative Assistant to the
Secretary of the Army
05009

DISTRIBUTION:
To be distributed in accordance with Initial Distribution No. (IDN) 342395, requirements for TB 43-0002-3.

¶U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1998-633-280/60254

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The Metric System and Equivalents

Linear Measure Liquid Measure

1 centimeter = 10 millimeters = .39 inch 1 centiliter = 10 milliliters = .34 fluid ounce
1 decimeter= 10 centimeters = 3.94 inches 1 deciliter = 10 centiliters = 3.38 fluid ounces
1 meter = 10 decimeters = 39.37 inches 1 liter = 10 deciliters = 33.81 fluid ounces
1 dekameter = 10 Meters = 32.8 feet 1 dekaliter = 10 liters = 2.64 gallons
1 hectometer = 10 dekameters = 328.08 feet 1 hectoliter = 10 dekaliters = 27.42 gallons
1 kilometer = 10 hectometers = 3,280.8 feet 1 kiloliter = 10 hectoliters = 264.18 gallons

Weights Square Measure

1 centigram = 10 milligrams = .15 grain 1 sq. centimeter = 100 sq millimeters = .155 sq. inch
1 decigram = 10 centigrams = 1.54 grains 1 sq. decimeter= 100 sq centimeters = 125.5 sq. inches
1 gram = 10 decigram = 0.35 ounce 1 sq. meter (centare) = 100 sq decimeters = 10.76 sq. feet
1 dekagram = 10 Grams = .35 ounce 1 sq. dekameter (are) = 1,076.4 sq. feet
1 hectogram = 10 dekagrams = 3.52 ounces 1 sq. hectometer (hectare) = 100 sq. dekameters = 2.47 acres
1 kilogram = 10 hectograms = 2.2 pounds 1 sq. kilometer = 100 sq. hectometers = .386 sq. mile
1 quintal = 100 kilograms = 220.46 pounds
1 metric ton = 10 quintals = 1.1 short tons Cubic Measure
1 cu. centimeter = 1000 cu. millimeters = .06 cu. inch
1 cu. decimeter = 1000 cu. decimeters = 61.02 cu. inches
1 cu. meter = 1000 cu. decimeters = 35.31 cu. feet

Approximate Conversion Factors

To change To Multiply by To change To Multiply by

inches centimeters 2.540 ounce-inches newton-meters .007062

feet meters .305 centimeters inches .394
yards meters .914 meters feet 3.280
miles kilometers 1.609 meters yards 1.094
square inches square centimeters 6.451 kilometers miles .621
square feet square meters .093 square centimeters square inches .155
square yards square meters .836 square meters square feet 10.764
square miles square kilometers 2.590 square meters square yards 1.196
acres square hectometers .405 square kilometers square miles .386
cubic feet cubic meters .028 square hectometers acres 2.471
cubic yards cubic meters .765 cubic meters cubic feet 35.315
fluid ounces milliliters 29.573 cubic meters cubic yards 1.308
pints liters .473 milliliters fluid ounces .034
quarts liters .946 liters pints 2.113
gallons liters 3.785 liters quarts 1.057
ounces grams 28.349 liters gallons .264
pounds kilograms .454 grams ounces .035
short tons metric tons .907 kilograms pounds 2.205
pound-feet newton-meters 1.356 metric tons short tons 1.102
pounds-inches newton-meters .11296

Temperature (Exact)

°F Fahrenheit Temperature 5/9 (after subtracting 32) Celsius Temperature °C

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