Cockpit center console work platform.

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Dear Editor,

Our maintenance personnel are working hard to prepare, maintain and repair our CH-47D and F model Chinooks. Our biggest issue is protecting the center console while working in the cockpit.

We tried using piles of cushions on the center console in an effort to protect the radios and other equipment. But we still managed to damage electronics and other center console components.

To prevent damage, we developed a cockpit work stand. It fits over the center console and protects the console from knees, dropped tools and swift kicks. The stand also provides a more comfortable work area.

We made the stand from bench stock items found in the shop. Using the diagram, anyone can make it. 'Course, all the items in the diagram can be substituted as required, while keeping the basic dimensions.

SSG Ruppert Baird

AASF SCARNG

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Editor's Note:

Good job! Sometimes PM requires taking a little initiative to solve a problem.