Team effort

Airmen of the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit, install an HH-60G Pave Hawk engine inlet July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The installation was part of a process that also involved an engine input module change and an engine drive shaft balance. The total process typically takes up to 12 hours to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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All about the paperwork

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Lewis, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics journeyman, completes paperwork during an HH-60G Pave Hawk engine drive shaft balance July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Lewis documented each step of the process to ensure proper procedures were followed and accounted for. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Checking inventory

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marcus Barnes, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts equipment inventory during an HH-60G Pave Hawk engine drive shaft balance July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Checking inventory ensures all necessary equipment is present to complete a job and ensures no equipment is left behind on the flightline that could potentially harm Airmen or aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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A little help here, please

Airmen of the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit install an HH-60G Pave Hawk v-band clamp July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The installation was one of the last steps in balancing an engine drive shaft, which prevents unsafe vibrations within the aircraft that can loosen screws during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Holding it together

Airmen of the 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit install an HH-60G Pave Hawk v-band clamp July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The v-band clamp holds the engine to other parts of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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A closer look

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Errol Crossman, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Jason Conner, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, finish the installation of an HH-60G Pave Hawk engine inlet July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen removed the inlet to get to the engine’s drive shaft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Wrapping things up

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Errol Crossman, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Jason Conner, 41st Helicopter Maintenance Unit aerospace propulsion journeyman, finish the installation of an HH-60G Pave Hawk engine inlet July 31, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The process was a team effort from crew chiefs, and aircraft engine and hydraulic specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Photos: Airmen keep HH-60 engine in balance

Published Aug. 2, 2012

Team effort

All about the paperwork

Checking inventory

A little help here, please

Holding it together

A closer look

Wrapping things up