CH-47 Chinook · TM 1-1520-240-10

CH-47 Chinook PMCS App — Free 5988 & TM 1-1520-240-10 Checklist

Free Army PMCS checklist for the CH-47 Chinook — all 5 intervals based on TM 1-1520-240-10. Run your checks on your phone and print your 5988 at the motorpool. No download, no login.

PMCS CHECKLISTS — SELECT INTERVAL

OPSEC NOTICE — AVIATION READINESS

Aviation readiness data is OPSEC-sensitive. This tool processes all checklist data locally on your device only — nothing is transmitted or stored on any server. Do not discuss aircraft status, tail numbers, or unit readiness on unsecured networks. Checklist content is sourced from publicly available TM 1-1520-240-10 (APD).

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WEEKLY10 items3 NFMC

Perform these checks weekly or every 25 flight hours, whichever comes first.

MONTHLY11 items8 NFMC

Perform these checks monthly or every 100 flight hours, whichever comes first.

BEFORE OPERATIONS20 items16 NFMC

Perform these checks before every flight. Items marked NFMC will ground the aircraft until corrected.

DURING OPERATIONS9 items9 NFMC

Monitor these items during flight. Land immediately if any NFMC condition is observed.

AFTER OPERATIONS10 items3 NFMC

Perform these checks after every flight. Allow engines to cool before checking oil levels.

NFMC items ground the aircraft. Any fault on a No Further Movement Criteria item means the aircraft must not fly until repaired. Annotate all faults on DA Form 2404 and report to your crew chief and maintenance officer immediately.

CH-47 CHINOOK PMCS — COMMON QUESTIONS

What TM covers CH-47 Chinook PMCS?

CH-47 Chinook PMCS is covered by TM 1-1520-240-10, the operator's manual for the CH-47D/F Chinook helicopter. This TM defines all PMCS intervals for the Chinook. ArmyADP.com's CH-47 PMCS app is built from TM 1-1520-240-10.

What are NFMC faults on a CH-47 Chinook?

NFMC faults on the CH-47 Chinook include rotor blade damage, transmission or gearbox leaks, hydraulic system failures, engine (T55) defects, and any fault affecting flight control systems or structural integrity. Aviation NFMC criteria are strictly enforced — any grounding fault must be reported to the crew chief and aviation maintenance immediately.

How does aviation PMCS differ from ground vehicle PMCS?

Aviation PMCS (TM 1-1520-240-10) follows the same five-interval structure but includes aircraft-specific checks such as rotor blade inspection, transmission chip detector checks, hydraulic fluid sampling, and flight control rigging. Aviation PMCS is typically performed by both the crew and dedicated aviation maintenance personnel, with stricter documentation requirements.

How do I fill out a DA Form 5988 for a CH-47?

Reference TM 1-1520-240-10 in the header and record the aircraft's tail number and serial number. Annotate each fault with the TM item number, description, and fault symbol. Aviation 5988 documentation is critical — all faults must be reviewed by the crew chief and aviation maintenance officer before the aircraft is cleared for flight.

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