Less than Company Size Aviation Units

TM 55-1740-202-13&P

worn of damaged modules/components which do not require complex adjustments or system alignment and which can

be removed/installed with available skills, tools and equipment. Perform operational and continuity checks and make

minor repairs.

Perform servicing, functional adjustments and minor repair/replacement.

Evacuate unserviceable

nodules/components and end item beyond the repair capability of AVUM to the supporting AVIM.

(b) Less than Company Size Aviation Units. Aviation elements organic to brigade, group, battalion

headquarters and detachment size units are normally small and have less than ten aircraft assigned. Maintenance tasks

performed by the aircraft crew chief or assigned aircraft repairman will normally be limited to preventive maintenance,

inspections, servicing, spot painting, stop drilling, minor adjustments, module/component fault diagnosis and replacement

of selected modules/components. Repair functions will normally be accomplished by the supporting AVIM unit.

(2) Aviation Intermediate Maintenance (AVIM). Avim provides mobile responsive "One Stop" maintenance

support.

(Maintenance functions which are not conductive to sustaining air mobility will be assigned to depot

maintenance.) Performs all maintenance functions authorized to be done at AVUM. Repair of equipment for return to

user will emphasize support or operational readiness requirements. Authorized maintenance includes replacement and

repair of modules/components and end items which can be accomplished efficiently with available skills, tools, and

equipment. Establishes the Direct Exchange (DX) program for AVUM units be repairing selected items for return to stock

when such repairs cannot be accomplished at the AVUM level.

Inspects, troubleshoots, tests, diagnoses, repairs,

adjusts, calibrates, and aligns system modules/components. Module/components disassembly and repair will support the

DX program and will normally be limited to tasks requiring cleaning and the replacement of seals, fittings and items of

common hardware. Unservicable reparable modules/components and end items which are beyond the capability of

AVIM to repair will be evacuated to Depot Maintenance. This level will perform special inspections which exceed AVUM

capability. Provides quick response maintenance support, on-the-job-training, and technical assistance through the use

of mobile maintenance contact teams.

Maintains authorized operational readiness float.

Provides collections and

classification services for serviceable/ unserviceable material. Operates a cannibalization activity in accordance with AR

750-50. (The aircraft maintenance company within the maintenance battalion of a division will perform AVIM functions

consistent with air mobility requirements and conservation of personnel and equipment resources.

Additional

intermediate maintenance support will provided by the supporting non-divisional AVIM unit.)

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