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Show HILLTOP TIMES 573rd AMXS adds six F-16s to workload BY BILL OHNDORFF 309th Maintenance Wing T he 573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (F-16) was recently asked to pick up a six-aircraft workload when an overseas contract facility fell behind schedule. The squadron, assisted by the 574th -• Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (Technical Repair) and the 514th Flight Test Squadron, installed the Common Configuration Implementation Program and Falcon Star modifications on six F-16s from Aviano AB, Italy. One aircraft was inducted into the 573rd work flow on July 31, and the others followed on Aug. 6. "Due to the overseas owner, we had to work all aircraft at the same time to be ready for a six ship delivery," said Leroy Sikes, 573rd F-16 production chief. "The aircraft were inducted into the flow one per day until all six were in work. We were able to accommodate the request through our LEAN initiatives that have helped us create capacity to react to customer demand. "Not that it didn't have an impact — it did —but our workforce understands the importance of the work done to the aircraft and was very willing to step up our production effort to meet this challenge." CCIP is the largest modification ever performed on the F-16. It involves an avionics upgrade including the Modular Mission Computer, Color Multi-function Displays, link 16, Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator and Joint Helmet Cueing System. Falcon Star is structural enhancements that include replacing the 479 bulkhead, modifySCOTT MEEK/U.S. Air Force ing of the engine access door, and repairing F-16s modified for Aviano Air Base, Italy, wait on the tarmac for final delivery. The 573rd or replacing the 158 bulkhead cap. Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's workload increased when an overseas contractor : • Not only did the squadron complete the fell behind schedule. The aircraft were inducted into the 574th Aircraft Maintenance jCCIP and Falcon Star modifications on ^schedule, but they also completed additional Squadron schedule workload. The 574th AMXS (Technical Repair) completed the work on schedule. .work for the customer: i • A wing was replaced on one aircraft on the same aircraft that the owning activity All six aircraft received complete paint \ when a cracked spar was found inside the had been carrying as a delayed discrepancy jobs, including external tanks and travel iwing • Cockpit corrosion was repaired on two pods, before being flown from Hill on Jan. " • Structural components were replaced aircraft. 15 to Lajes Field, Azores, then on to Aviano. TIMES January 29, 2009 NEWS BRIEFS Childcare must be licensed on base Operating a Famify Childcare home is a privilege granted by the Support Group Commander. All persons providing childcare in their home for more than 10 hours per week must be licensed. Unlicensed childcare is a violation of Base Regulations and may result in the loss of Base Housing privileges. If you suspect someone of providing unlicensed childcare please call 777-0695, a child's well being may depend on your call. For Family Childcare program guidelines, refer to AFI34-276, on the AFDPO Web site at: http://afpubs.hq.af.mil. Military Appreciation Day at four restaurants LAYTON — Four Layton restaurants are joining together to say thank you to active military, veterans, military retirees and Hill Air Force Base civilian employees by offering $6 lunches and major discounted dinners for them and up to six of their guests. Participating restaurants include Holy Smoke BBQ, MacCool's Public House, Roosters Brewing Company and Corbin's Grille. "This promotion is a way to say thanks to those serving our country," said Kym Buttschardt, owner of Roosters Brewing Company. Any entree on participating restaurants' menus less than $9.95 will be discounted to $6. Any entree above $9.95 will receive an automatic discount of $3.95 per item. The offer is available seven days a week for lunch, dinner and those restaurants serving brunch until February 7. To participate, guests need to bring in a printed offer and show their base or military I.D. Everyone at their table will receive the same offer (up to six guests per I.D.) Reservations are accepted although not required. Tax and gratuity are not included; this special appreciation offer cannot be combined with any other promotion, special offer or discount. 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