a. Historical records are kept on specific aircraft components/
modules, accessories, and mission essential equipment aboard air- craft. They show needed information and events in the life of air- craft and aviation associated equipment.
b. The records must be controlled and kept safe from loss or
damage due to fire, smoke, or water by aviation maintenance and supply activities that operate, maintain, and store aircraft, aviation associated equipment, and reportable components/modules.
c. These records give commanders and maintenance managers
information on equipment transfers, gains, losses, usage, firing data, modifications, overhauls, rebuilds, accidents/mishaps, and AOAP results.
d. Never start a form until an entry is needed on that form. e. Aviation units/activities with ADPE support, and who are au-
thorized automation of forms and records per chapter 1, paragraph
1–23, may use electronically produced or automated forms. f. Historical records will be filled out by typewriter, blue or black
ball point pen, or computer unless the specific instructions state to use pencil.
4–2. Missing historical records or information.
When aircraft, aviation associated equipment, or serialized report- able components/modules are received without maintenance and his- torical records called for in appendix D, the Army aviation unit or contract support activity that receives the component/module will take the following action:
a . R e q u e s t m i s s i n g r e c o r d s f r o m t h e t r a n s f e r r i n g o r s h i p p i n g
activity.
b. When missing records or information are not available from
(1) above, obtain the information needed from local sources; for example, DD Form 1574/1574–1, or other materiel condition tags and labels covered in chapter 3.
c. Prepare new maintenance and historical forms per procedures
in chapters 3 and 4 when the missing information is obtained.
d. When (a) and (b) above do not produce the needed informa-
tion, you can request usage data and other missing information from C o m m a n d e r , A M C O M , A T T N : A M S A M - M M C - R E - F D ( 2 4 1 0 , Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL 35898-5000. Give complete de- scription, to include PN and serial number, whether the item is serviceable or unserviceable, installed or uninstalled, and if installed the next higher assembly serial number for each aircraft, aviation associated equipment, or component/module, and state the records
or information needed. Or contact the appropriate 2410 Hot Line number listed below:
( 1 ) A l l C o r p u s C h r i s t i A r m y D e p o t p e r s o n n e l , c o n t a c t D S N 861–4544, commercial (512) 939–4544, Corpus Christi Army De- pot, Mail Stop 55, Corpus Christi, TX 78419–6195.
(2) All AVUM and AVIM activities including AVCRADs, con- tact DSN 897–2410, commercial (256) 313–2410; Data Fax DSN 7 4 6 – 4 9 0 4 , c o m m e r c i a l ( 2 5 6 ) 8 7 6 – 4 9 0 4 ; o r e - m a i l [email protected].
(3) All other DOD personnel or contractors to DOD activities, contact DSN 746–2851, Commercial (256) 876–2851; Data Fax D S N 7 4 6 – 4 9 0 4 , C o m m e r c i a l ( 2 5 6 ) 8 7 6 – 4 9 0 4 ; o r e - m a i l [email protected].
Note. Do not open packages, cartons, or containers containing aircraft com-
ponents/modules that are preserved for shipment or storage merely to com- plete or check/inspect historical records.
4–3. DA Form 2408–5, Equipment Modification Record. a. Purpose of DA Form 2408–5. Records the requirement for and
the application of all authorized DA modifications to the aircraft and aircraft training devices/simulators listed in appendix D. (See fig 4–1)
Note. DA Form 2408–5 will not be used to record aircraft SOF messages,
ASAMS, or TBs. They are recorded on DA Form 2408–15.
b. Use. A permanent record to document all modifications for
aircraft and aircraft training devices/simulators listed in appendix D.
c. General instructions.
(1) Entries will be made on DA Form 2408–5 when an MWO is received that is applicable to the aircraft. If you learn that an MWO has been issued for the aircraft and was not applied, enter the MWO requirement on this form.
(2) MWOs applied to aircraft will normally be accomplished by depot level maintenance activities, such as, the Project OLR contract field team, CCAD, or contract maintenance activities performing overhaul/repair. Therefore, the depot level maintenance activities will complete the MWO entry when the MWO is applied.
(3) MWO entries will be kept current. The DA Form 2408–5 is the only historical record that shows the current configuration of the aircraft or training device/simulator. Complete the actions below for the conditions and situations described.
(a) An MWO that supersedes a previous MWO. If the previous
MWO has been applied, compare it with the new MWO to deter- mine if more work is needed.
1. If more work is needed line out the old modification entry,
enter “Superseded by (MWO number)” in block 4, and enter the new MWO information on the form.
2. If no other work is needed, line out the replaced modification
entry and enter “PCW” in block 6. The organization, PID of the person who determined the MWO was already complied with, and date will be entered in blocks 6, 7, and 8.
3. If the superseded MWO has not been applied, line out the
replaced MWO entry and enter “Superseded by (MWO number)” in block 4. Enter the replacing MWO in the next open line completing blocks 4 and 5. The rest of the blocks will be completed when the MWO is applied.
(b) Canceled MWO (AR 750–10).
1. If the canceled MWO has already been completed, take no
further action. These entries will serve as historical events.
2. If the canceled MWO was never entered on the form, do not
enter it on the form.
3. If the canceled MWO was entered on the form but has not
b e e n c o m p l e t e d e n t e r “ C A N C E L E D ” i n b l o c k 4 a n d c o m p l e t e blocks 6, 7, and 8.
Note. A report of MWO application should be submitted on DA Form 2407.
This also applies to MWOs that were applied but not recorded on DA Form 2408–5.
(c) If it is determined that a current MWO has been applied, but
not recorded on DA Form 2408–5, take the actions below.
2. Enter the organization, and PID of the person who determined
that the MWO was applied, in blocks 6 and 7.
3. Enter the date, that the owning unit/activity found the MWO
was applied, in block 8. Enter “PCW” above the date.
4. Enter the estimated manhours, shown in the MWO, in block 9. (d) If it is determined that an MWO has not been applied but is
recorded as applied, draw a single line through the entry.
(e) If an unapplied MWO is recorded, but not applicable to the
aircraft in the present unit or location, enter “N/A this (location or mission)” using a black lead pencil in block 6.
d. Disposition.
(1) DA Form 2408–5 is a permanent record for the aircraft. (2) If the aircraft is transferred to another unit or activity the DA Form 2408–5 will be shipped with the aircraft file (see para 1–15).
4–4. DA Form 2408–5–1, Equipment Modification Record (Component).
a . P u r p o s e . T h e D A F o r m 2 4 0 8 – 5 – 1 s h o w s S O F m e s s a g e s /
ASAMs/TBs, other one-time inspections, and MWOs on serialized reportable components/modules listed in TB 1–1500–341–01 (See fig 4–2).
b. Use. A permanent record for serialized reportable components/
modules used on aircraft and aviation equipment listed in appendix D.
Note. When the NSN of the component is changed as a result of an MWO, a
DA Form 2408–5–1 for the new NSN does not have to be maintained until another MWO, SOF, ASAM, TB or one-time inspection requirement is issued and applied; however, the existing forms for the old NSN will be retained.
c. General instructions.
(1) Entries will be made on DA Form 2408–5–1 when the MWO, SOF message, ASAM, TB or one-time inspection is received. If you learn that an MWO, SOF message, ASAM, TB, or one-time inspec- tion has been issued on serialized reportable components/modules and was not applied, enter the requirement on this form.
(2) SOF message, ASAM, TB, MWO, and one-time inspection entries must be kept current. This is the only historical record the owning unit has that shows the current configuration of reportable component(s)/module(s).
( 3 ) S O F m e s s a g e s , A S A M s , T B s , o n e - t i m e i n s p e c t i o n s , a n d MWOs, applied to reportable components, are done at all levels of m a i n t e n a n c e . T h e m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t y t h a t a p p l i e s t h e S O F , ASAM, TB, one-time inspection, or MWO will annotate the current form or start a new form.
(4) A SOF message, ASAM, TB, one-time inspection, or MWO that supersedes a previous SOF message, ASAM, TB, one-time inspection, or MWO. If the previous directive has been applied, compare it with the new directive to determine if more work is needed.
(a) If more work is needed, line out the old directive entry, enter
“Superseded by (number only)” in block 4, and enter the new directive on the form.
(b) If no other work is needed, line out the replaced directive
entry and enter “PCW” in block 6. The organization, PID of the person who determined the directive was already applied, and date will be entered in block 6, 7, and 8.
(c) If the superseded directive has not been applied, line out the
directive that was replaced and enter “Superseded by (number on- ly)” in block 4. Enter the replacing directive in the next open line completing blocks 4 and 5. The rest of the blocks will be completed when the directive is applied.
(d) Canceled SOF message, ASAM, TB, one-time inspection or
MWO.
1. If the canceled directive has been completed, take no further
action. These entries will serve as historical events.
2. If the canceled directive was never entered on the form do not
enter it on the form.
3. If the canceled directive was entered on the form but has not
b e e n c o m p l e t e d e n t e r “ C A N C E L E D ” i n b l o c k 4 a n d c o m p l e t e blocks 6, 7, and 8.
Note. A report of SOF message, ASAM, TB, and one-time inspection appli-
cation should be submitted per the directive. This also applies to SOF messages, ASAMs, TBs, one-time inspections, and MWOs that were applied but not recorded on DA Form 2408–5–1. MWO application should be submitted on a DA Form 2407.
(e) If it is determined that a current SOF message, ASAM, TB,
one-time inspection, or MWO has been applied, but not recorded on DA Form 2408–5–1, take the actions below.
1. Enter the data from the directive in blocks 4 and 5. 2. Enter the organization, and PID of the person who determined
that the directive was applied, in blocks 6 and 7.
3. Enter the date, that the owning unit/activity found the directive
was applied, in block 8. Enter “PCW” above the date.
4. Enter the estimated manhours shown in the directive in block
9.
(f) If it is determined that a SOF message, ASAM, TB, one-time
inspection, or MWO has not been applied, but is recorded as ap- plied, draw a single line through the entry.
e. Disposition.
(1) DA Form 2408–5–1 is a permanent record for the reportable component/module.
(2) If the reportable component/module is transferred to another unit or maintenance activity the DA Form 2408–5–1 will be shipped with the component/module. For reportable components/modules in- stalled on an aircraft, that is transferred to another unit or activity, the DA Form 2408–5–1 will be shipped with the aircraft file (see para 1–15).
(3) When serviceable reparable components/modules are removed f r o m a i r c r a f t o r a s s o c i a t e d a v i a t i o n e q u i p m e n t , t h e D A F o r m 2408–5–1 will be placed in a protective cover and attached to the component/module.
(4) When components/modules are installed on aircraft, the DA Form 2408–5–1 will be in the aircraft historical file (see para 1–15).
4–5. DA Form 2408–15, Historical Record for Aircraft. a. Purpose. The DA Form 2408–15 provides historical data on
the aircraft and associated equipment throughout its service life (see fig 4–3).
b. Use.
(1) This form is used for aircraft and aircraft training devices/ simulators identified in appendix D, to record significant historical data such as—
(a) Overhaul, conversions, or major repairs.
(b) Accomplishment of SOF messages, ASAMs, and/or TBs on
the aircraft airframe and related systems and subsystems.
(c) Scheduled inspections such as phase or periodic. For exam-
ple, Phase #2 Inspection completed at 2029 acft. hrs., 228th Avn CO, Ft. Hood, TX.
(d) Accidents, mishaps, rotor over speed, rotor blade strikes, hard
landings, and related follow-on special inspections called for in the applicable -23 TM.
(e) Other information that is considered to be of significant his-
torical value and will serve as a useful purpose to activities receiv- ing the aircraft for operation, maintenance, overhaul, or rebuild; for example, ’aircraft flown through contaminated area,’ or ’aircraft exposed to salt water or salt water spray.’
(f) Airframe Condition Evaluation (ACE), critical inspection re-
sults and findings.
(2) This form stays with an aircraft or maintenance training air- frame from its induction into the Army inventory to its disposal. (3) This form may be used as a continuation page for Block 7 of DA Form 2408–16 and Block 14 of DA Form 2408–16–1, by units not using ULLS-A or LAS. The form will be marked “DA Form 2408–XX Continuation” in the top margin of the form. Blocks 1 through 3 of the continuation page will be completed to identify the component that the continuation page pertains to.
c. Disposition.
(1) If the aircraft is transferred to another unit or activity the DA Form 2408–15 will be shipped with the aircraft file. The QC Section must check the form for accuracy and completeness before the aircraft is transferred.
(2) When an aircraft or maintenance training airframe is dropped from accountability, transfer the forms and records per chapter 1, including the DA Form 2408–15, to Commander, AMCOM, ATTN: AMSAM-MMC-RE-FD (CDRA), Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL 35898-5000.
(3) When used as a continuation page, disposal will be per the disposition instructions for the form that it is a continuation of.
4–6. DA Form 2408–15–2, Aircraft Vibration Record. a. Purpose. The DA Form 2408–15–2 provides a visual record of
the results of all vibration tests done on Army helicopter component drive shafts. This form is designed to record vibration tests at the lateral, longitudinal, and vertical axis for one or more component drive shafts (see fig 4–4).
b. Use. This form is used to —
(1) Record vibration test results in inches per second (IPS) for component drive shaft frequencies for the lateral, longitudinal, and vertical axis.
(2) Record other significant historical information and actions taken to reduce vibration; such as rotation of number 2 cross shaft 90 degrees clockwise, or replacement of components and repair parts.
(3) Provide reliability centered maintenance (RCM) data to the w h o l e s a l e m a i n t e n a n c e o p e r a t i o n s f o r p o s s i b l e i m p r o v e m e n t o f equipment and maintenance procedure.
c. Disposition.
(1) If the aircraft is transferred to another unit or activity the DA Form 2408–15–2 will be shipped with the aircraft file. The QC Section must check this form for accuracy and completeness before the aircraft is transferred.
(2) When the DA Form 2408–15–2 has both sides completely filled out, a new form will be prepared. Retain the old form in the historical records until the first vibration check is entered on the new form. Then attach the old form to the Flight Pack last filed in the aircraft 6-month file. Dispose of the form per the disposition instructions for DA Form 2408–13–1.
4–7. DA Form 2408–16, Aircraft Component Historical Record.
a. Purpose. This form provides a permanent record of historical
data and events for selected TC, RC, and CC components/modules and parts that are removed and replaced at specific aircraft operating hours. This form will stay with the aircraft, component/module, and/ or parts throughout their service life (see fig 4–5).
b. Use.
(1) For TC, RC, and CC components/modules and parts, listed in TB 1–1500–341–01, for each MDS of aircraft listed in appendix D.
(a) Aircraft TC and RC components/modules and parts will be
combined on one form. This form will have “Time Change Compo- nents” printed in the top margin on both sides of the form.
(b) Aircraft CC components/modules and parts will have a sepa-
rate form. This form will have “Condition Items” printed in the top margin of both sides of the form.
( c ) D o n o t e n t e r “ T i m e C h a n g e C o m p o n e n t s ” o r “ C o n d i t i o n
I t e m s ” i n t h e t o p m a r g i n s o f c o m p o n e n t ’ s s e p a r a t e D A F o r m 2408–16.
(d) When this form is prepared for major components identified
in TB 1–1500–341–01, it may contain a mixture of TC, RC and CC components/modules and parts.
(2) To record needed information on—
(a) Field replacement TC, RC, and selected CC components/
modules and parts installed on an aircraft or major assembly.
(b) Depot replacement TC, RC, and selected CC components/