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6-21. The PC OIC is responsible for evaluating and establishing work priorities. The company/troop commander sets the goals for the MOE, but the ultimate work prioritization responsibility to achieve these MOE falls on the PC OIC. When conflicts arise between supported units and the PC OIC, the PC OIC should establish work priorities in the best interest of the overall battalion/squadron maintenance program with the support of the maintenance leadership team.

6-22. This continuous evaluation of work priorities requires close supervision and follow-up at all levels. Effective communication skills are required to best determine and relay the priorities of the day or week. The establishment of work priorities by the PC OIC results in a balance of workload.

A

6-23. Using P4T3 will result in a smoother, more predictable environment for the supported and supporting elements in the performance of inspections or services. Outlined below is an example of the P4T3 process that can be used in the PC meeting to increase communications and establish professional working conditions between the supported and supporting team elements:

z Maintenance leader: Identifies service (problem).

z Maintenance leader: Briefs PC of the intended day to perform the service (plan).

z PC OIC and assistant OIC: Inquires if required parts to perform the service are available (parts).

z PC OIC/assistant OIC: Coordinates with the supporting element (internal or external) (people). z Maintenance leader: Updates the PC OIC/assistant OIC/NCOIC concerning the progress of the

aircraft nearing the service window, time line, and expected service date (people).

z PC OIC/assistant OIC/NCOIC: Coordinates with appropriate shop/platoon supervisor (people). z Shop supervisor: Validates necessary tools and parts are on-hand (tools/parts).

z Shop supervisor: Validates training of individual assigned to perform service (training). z Maintenance leader: Once the aircraft has entered the service window, notifies PC (plan).

z Maintenance leader: Allocates time to perform the service; back briefs command and PC of the estimated time of completion (time).

z ULLS-A (E) is used to track all maintenance and sustainment actions (technology).

z PC OIC/assistant PC OIC: Orders execution of the service to shop supervisor (plan).

Note. The service may have to be rescheduled if unscheduled maintenance interrupts the aircraft

scheduling and the required number of hours cannot be flown into the service window.

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P

6-24. The aircraft daily status report is based on data migration via the send disks, local area network, or wireless from the maneuver companies. PC will continually update the aircraft status. The ULLS-A (E) server is automatically updated once data migration is complete. The PC clerk is responsible for informing the PC OIC, assistant PC OIC, and NCOIC of any changes.

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B

6-25. The PC board (table 6-3) is a depiction of displayed data on aircraft status, shop operations, or unique issues. Accurate and prompt information recorded on the board is used to control current operations, plan anticipated work, and measure work performed. Although maintenance managers have quick access to information through ULLS-A (E), a well-planned and informative PC board (equipment status board) can serve as a handy, quick-look source of information for the commander and other personnel (such as platoon leaders and section chiefs). The status board serves as a good source of information on the progress of non-standard goals or missions associated with the MOE.

Table 6-3. Example PC board layout

(Unit) PC Status Board

Aircraft/System Status Fault/Issue Remarks

037 /

954 X Hard landing Awaiting tool - Bell (ASC/AST) Special tool

fabrication

In progress Spanner wrench out of round

TASMG accepted fabrication work order on 10 Feb 09

6-26. The design of the PC board should be simple and easy. The organization of the board is left to the individual. Some suggested entries are:

z Current aircraft/system status (updated throughout the day as the status changes).

z Priority of work.

z Status of special tools and equipment (such as hoists, tugs, AGPUs, and test sets).

z Reasons for stopped work.

z Work awaiting receipt of parts (can be used to track status of parts for NMCS aircraft).

z Document number and status.

z Significant evacuation work order tracking.

z Phase status (for example, “75 percent” [estimated percentage complete]).

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E

6-27. MACs provide a baseline estimate of manhours required to accomplish a given repair or task. Maintenance managers start with the MAC baseline and apply unit specific variables to arrive at a reasonably accurate estimate of the time necessary to accomplish a repair or task. Variables include but are not limited to number of personnel, individual Soldier experience and time in service/MOS, availability

day, or night). Some variables are easier to assess than others; however, as the maintenance manager gains experience, his estimates will become more refined and accurate. The goal is accurate and timely reporting of manhour estimates to the commander to assist in managing the unit and meeting operational requirements.

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6-28. ULLS-A (E) provides an efficient tracking mechanism for maintenance and supply actions. This automated system provides maintenance section and shop personnel with a snapshot in time of maintenance actions taking place within their areas of responsibility.

6-29. Tracking work order status within ULLS-A (E) is the preferred method. There are methods for tracking the status of work orders outside of ULLS-A (E) in the event ULLS-A (E) is not working or available. PC personnel can track assigned work orders through files created under the “My Documents” folder or within an Excel spreadsheet. PC shops will track work orders using the following categories:

z Inspection. z Parts required. z Waiting parts. z Shop. z Maintenance in progress. z Inspection. z Test flight. z Delivery/pick-up.

COMPONENT EXCHANGE

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E

6-30. RX stock is maintained at the ASB distribution company or support troop SSA. The SSA provides on-hand recoverable repair items for issue on a one-for-one basis. IAW DA PAM 710-2-1, DA Form 2765- 1 (Request for Issue or Turn-in) is prepared and hand-carried with the unserviceable item to the ASB/AST SSA RX section to exchange for a serviceable item.

6-31. RX items are normally repaired by the ASC/AST component repair section and then placed back into stockage at the SSA. If the component or LRU cannot be repaired, it is retrograded through supply channels.

6-32. An RX listing (containing the NSN, item description, end-item application, and authorization) is distributed to all units supported by the ASB/AST. RX items are not normally authorized on the unit PLL.

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E

6-33. Controlled exchange is the removal of serviceable components from unserviceable, economically reparable end items for immediate reuse in restoring a like item or weapon system to a mission capable condition. AR 750-1 sets forth the following criteria:

z Approval authority remains with the commander of the organization in formal control of the

system.

z Controlled exchange by field- and sustainment-levels of maintenance is authorized only when—

„ It is the only means of providing an FMC end item or weapon system to a

supported unit within the period indicated by the initial PD on the maintenance request.

„ Approved by the field or sustainment maintenance commander, installation

6-34. In all cases, the individual owning aircraft unit commanders will be notified when controlled exchange actions are to be conducted and documentation will be furnished to the unit responsible for reporting aircraft status on DA Form 1352 (Army Aircraft Inventory, Status and Flying Time). Approval authorities stated above are IAW approvals as directed in AR 750-1 and TM 1-1500-328-23.

6-35. The controlled exchange recommendation presented to the commander should be a consolidated maintenance team decision involving PC, QC, and technical supply. Each unit commander will be notified and must concur before the controlled exchange recommendation proceeds to approval if the recommended controlled exchange occurs between aircraft of different companies/troops in the same battalion/squadron. Controlled exchange documentation will be furnished to the units as stated above.

6-36. Controlled exchange is an Army maintenance management tool. Aviation maintenance SOPs must contain controlled exchange policies and procedures. Controlled exchange actions require stringent and meticulous record-keeping procedures, particularly when transferring historical data between aircraft records. There must be a continuous dialogue between PC, QC, technical supply, and maintenance personnel before, during, and immediately after the controlled exchange.

6-37. Control exchange documents and logs are locally produced and maintained IAW AR 25-400-2. Controlled exchange maintenance procedures should not be considered complete until all forms and records are closed out and filed. Upon controlled exchange action approval, an authorization form is initiated in four copies and distributed as follows:

z A copy is used by the PC office for DA Form 1352 reporting purposes; this copy is filed in the PC office controlled-exchange logbook. Controlled-exchange sheets for each reporting period are filed with the DA Form 1352 as supporting documentation IAW AR 700-138.

z A copy is given to QC for its controlled exchange files.

z A copy is filed in the donor aircraft logbook; aircraft records are annotated to reflect item controlled exchanged to aircraft serial number. If the component is a serial-numbered item, the serial number of the component is annotated.

z A copy is filed in the gaining aircraft logbook; aircraft records are annotated to reflect item

controlled exchanged to aircraft serial number. If the component is a serial-numbered item, the serial number of the component is annotated.

Note. Refer to chapter 4 for information on SSF procedures and chapter 7 for information on

RX and controlled exchange procedures.

Note. The ULLS-A (E) database lists only reportable items for the controlled exchange process.

Non-listed reportable items must be manually input into the controlled exchanges process. For example, a wheel and tire are not reportable items in the ULLS-A (E) database; therefore, a manual input is required when completing the commanders comments.