TM 10-8415-206-12&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Page
Overview...................................................................................................................................
1-1
Scope........................................................................................................................................
1-1
Maintenance Forms, Records and Reports ................................................................................
1-2
Hand Receipt (-HR) Manuals .....................................................................................................
1-2
Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations (EIR's) .................................................
1-2
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities and Features ...............................................................
1-3
Location and Description of Major Components.........................................................................
1-4
Differences Between Models .....................................................................................................
1-6
Equipment Data ........................................................................................................................
1-6
OVERVIEW
Chapter 1 of this TM Is Intended to give you a general idea of the type of equipment, its use ar. The main
characteristics of the flyer's protective helmet covered by this publication.
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE
a.
This manual contains instructions required by the Operator and Organizational Maintenance personnel to
use and maintain the flyer's protective helmet, Models SPH-4 Regular and SPH-4 Extra Large (fig. 1-1).
b.
The helmet provides crash and noise protection.
c.
A retractable shatter resistant visor provides protection from secondary fragments, glare, dust and wind
blast.
d.
The helmets are also equipped with noise attenuative earcups and communication equipment that
includes a microphone, cord, headset and connectors.
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