Mechanics, removing, replacing and testing your Black Hawk’s AM-7106E/A stabilator amplifiers, NSN 5895-01-316-2763, may not rank high on your “things to do list.”
But when it’s time for shipping, packaging, handling or maintaining of the amplifier, it does matter what you do. A little TLC goes further than you think. Rough handling of the amplifiers after you remove them can damage the internal gyros. If that happens, the entire amplifier has to go to depot for repair.
And packaging components incorrectly can damage the external vents, fuse holders and internal gyros.
Always ship the amplifiers in their original container. If the originalcontainer is not available, use the container received with a new serviceable stabilator amplifier.