TM 1-1730-213-13&P
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
JACK, HYDRAULIC, TRIPOD, 12TON FIXED-HEIGHT
PART NO. 1214-151 NSN 1730-00-554-5436 NSN 1730-00-554-5436
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC) INTRODUCTION
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART (MAC) INTRODUCTION
Aviation Maintenance Allocation Chart
The MAC (immediately following the introduction) designates overall authority and responsibility for the perfor-
mance of maintenance functions on the identiied end item or component. The application of the maintenance
functions to the end item or component shall be consistent with the capacities and capabilities of the designated
maintenance level which are shown on the MAC as:
Field - includes two columns, "O" which corresponds to Aviation Maintenance Company (AMC) and "F"
which corresponds to Aviation Support Battalion (ASB)
Sustainment - includes two columns, "L" which corresponds to Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance
Group (TASMG) and other organizations that have National Maintenance Program certiication and "D"
which corresponds to Depot .
The maintenance to be performed below depot and in the ield is described as follows:
Aviation Maintenance Company (AMC). The primary purpose of the aviation maintenance company
1.
is to support the momentum of offensive operations. Composition of the AMC will be based on type of
operations being supported, nature of the battleield, and the need for lexibility. AMCs will provide for-
ward positioning of essential maintenance repair parts and supplies, maximum use of support teams,
use of airlift/air drops for resupply, for maintenance that does not interfere with the tactical plans and op-
erations. AMCs are agile, mobile, and well equipped. They will carry limited stockpiles of demand sup-
ported, essential parts and supplies. The AMC performs battle damage assessment and repair (BDAR)
and unit level repairs on Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS). The AMC performs production control,
quality control, and Maintenance Management/Maintenance Test Pilot functions. AMCs will rig aircraft
for recovery operations. The AMC manages the battalion maintenance program and operates a central
tool room. The AMC conducts forward arming and refueling. AMCs will be comprised of 3 to 4 modular
platoons, which are conigured to maintain unit level operational readiness and aircraft availability:
Headquarters Platoon - Establishes standard operating procedures, receives and processes work
requests, schedules maintenance, maintains status of aircraft, coordinates inspections and test
lights and return of repaired aircraft, enforces quality standards, responsible for safety. Also,
obtains, stores, and issues Classes II, III, IV, and IX, prescribe load list, shop stock and authorized
stockage list items.
Airframe Repair Platoon - Tailored to battalion it supports. Performs scheduled and unscheduled
maintenance, troubleshoots faulty components, and removes and replaces aircraft components.
Provides mission capable aircraft to support light company operations.
Component Repair Platoon - Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshoots
faulty components, and removes and replaces aircraft components. Performs BDAR and man-
ages Class IX spare/shop stock. This platoon uses Shop Equipment Contact Maintenance
(SECM) trucks which are multi-capable and self-contained and are used to perform on-site main-
tenance using enhanced power tools, test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment, welding and
cutting equipment, and an air compressor. The SECM truck is highly mobile.
Armament platoon - Only used in attack battalions and cavalry squadrons. Performs scheduled
and unscheduled maintenance on armament components.
Aviation Support Company (ASC) in the Aviation Support Battalion (ASB). Comprised of Head-
2.
quarters, Airframe, and Component Repair Platoons. Provides maintenance assistance to aviation
units helping them maintain operational readiness and aircraft availability. Utilizes SECM trucks. Ca-
pable of supporting split based operations in two separate and distinct locations. Performs the following
types of maintenance:
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