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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Monday, June 22, 1987

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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - June 22, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 28 f the e stars and str1pes monday june 2z, 1987 army grounds Apache helicopters by Norman Blackf military writer i Noton the army has issued a  directing a temporary grounding graph pm b min ships pending inspection and replacement of Eroh Bil the safety of flight message was is. -. Investigation of iwo minor mishaps involving the advanced attack chopper at fort Rucker ala., earlier this month said maj. Phil Soucy an Amy spokesman. Army units Are being told not to allow any Apachito by until its engine electrical wiring harness is replaced and other related components Are inspected Soucy said. The work it expected to take Only about fou per helicopter and most should be re in quickly the spokesman added. The incidents at fort Ruck kor red on june 3 and june 16 and both i Armra sudden unexpected shutdown of the Zajmi Lucy said. In the tint in stance the hid ref was about 40 feet in the air but it managed to land safely. In the second the copter was taxiing Down a runway in preparation for Takeoff. No one was injured in either incident and the air Craft were not damaged he said. Although both incidents Are still under investigation a preliminary inquiry has suggested that the Heli milers list Power because of malfunctions or. Toe i Khlil i saucy said. "w7totw  
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