15 July 1981
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | General Maintenance (1) Use of DC and AC Electrical Instruments, Voltmeters, Ohmmeters, and Ampmeters. (2) Batteries anc Compartment Maintenance. (3) Use of Diagrams, Schematics, Drawings, Charts, Graphs, and Manuals. (4) Preparation of Forms, Records, Condition Reports and Supply Requisitions. (5) Rigid and Flexible Aircraft Plumbing and Fittings. (6) Aircraft Associated Hardware. (7) Ground Operations and Servicing. (8) Aircraft Finishes and Coatings. (9) Sheetmetal Rivets and Fasteners. (10) Aircraft and Component Inspection and Non-destructive Testing. | 1000 |
| B | Weight and Balance Procedures and Computations and Cargo Loading and Securing | 100 |
| C | Flight Control Systems and Components | 500 |
| D | Rotor Systems, Main and Tail, Hubs, Blades, Dampers, Stabilizer Bars and Swashplates | 500 |
| E | Powerplant Removal, Replacement, Inspection and Testing | 1000 |
| F | Powerplant Systems and Components-- (1) Engine Instruments Systems. (2) Engine Fire Protection Systems. (3) Engine Electrical Systems. (4) Engine Lubrication Systems. (5) Engine Ignition Systems. (6) Engine Fuel Systems. (7) Engine Induction Systems. (8) Engine Cooling Systems. (9) Engine Exhaust Systems. (10) Engine Control Systems. | 1400 |
| G | Powertrain Systems and Components | 500 |
| H | Airframe Systems and Components-- (1) Landing Gear and Brake Systems. (2) Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems. (3) Environmental Control Systems. (4) Fuel Systems. (5) Electrical Systems. (6) Fire Protection Systems. (7) Auxiliary Power Systems. | 1000 |
| Grand | Total | 6000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 432 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Helicopter Mechanic taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Helicopter Mechanic program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-91 Helicopter Mechanic
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