TM 55-1520-228-BD
GENERAL INFORMATION
e. Maintenance of Forms. Instruc-
tions for the maintenance of forms,
records, and reports are listed in DA
PAM 738-751 and TB 55-1500-307-24. When
battle damage assessment and repair
(BDAR) becomes necessary, the procedures
in DA PAM 738-751 will apply. Refer to
Figures 1-1 and 1-2 for examples.
(1) In block 17 of DA Form
2408-13, list the fault.
(2) In block 16 of DA Form
2408-13, enter the status symbol.
(3) In block 18 of DA Form 2408-13,
enter the corrective action taken.
(4) The individual completing the
repair will sign the form in block 19
opposite the first line of the action
taken, and will place his last name ini-
tial over the status symbol in block 16.
f.
Temporary Repair. If the repair
is temporary, take the following addi-
tional action:
(1) In block 18 of DA Form 2408-13,
enter the corrective action and a state-
ment that the repair is temporary. Then
make an entry in DA Form 2408-14, block
b.
The entry will be a duplicate of the
entry in block 17 of DA Form 2408-13 to
include a statement that a temporary
repair has been made.
(2) If the temporary repair limits
the capability of the aircraft, the
following entry will be made on DA Form
2408-13:
(a) Place a circled red “X” in
block 16.
(3) If the temporary repair
requires an inspection at intervals,
list the required inspection on DA Form
2408-18.
(a) Enter item to be inspected
in block 5.
(b) List the applicable TM in
block 6.
(c) State the frequency of the
inspection in block 7.
1-11. REPORTS. All written reports
required for BDAR fixes are found in DA
PAM 738-751.
If the helicopter can no
longer fly, the aircraft commander
should immediately initiate an out-of-
action report to his superior.
If com-
munications capability is damaged, the
aircraft commander should approach the
nearest friendly radio and make his
report if possible. The report should
include these essentials:
a. Aircraft damage (out-of-action or
function partially impaired).
b.
Location of aircraft.
c. Defense status.
d.
Mobility.
e. Personnel report.
f.
Current and anticipated hostile
action.
Anticipated BDAR fixes and repair
time.
(b) State the limitation in
block 17.
1-6 Change 1
g.
NOTE
Faults with status symbol of red "x", or
circle red "x" will not be entered on
DA form 2408-14.
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