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Show 7j KUtop Aiigj! 2, 2C0I C-1- repair will determine future workload 7 a ROBINS AFB, Ga. Experts here performing the first of two analytical condition inspections on 7 Globemas-te- r III aircraft this fiscal year will ultimately help determine the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center's future workload. The latest 7 arrived July 13 and is here for a y C-1-41 check-u- p on its flight systems and other components. The analytical inspection usually targets a plane's electronic and hydraulics systems to see how they have stood up to the wear and tear of flight, according to Neil Pernell. 7 project manager. The main thrust of this visit to the ALC is elecC-17-s. tronic." said Pernell. "We will be looking at clamps, wiring and any cracks in the structure." From a customer standpoint, this type of inspection gives a realistic view of how the plane is working. It gives them a more precise look at what they have," said Pernell. Neil Pernell 7 program office officials said the ACI is a program that occurs early in the aircraft's life and is a visual inspection where predetermined areas are targeted. The infor- depending on the task, any number of these may be at work mation obtained from the inspection is used to determine simultaneously. These workers include a structural and an future depot maintenance on the plane. electrical engineer from Boeing. "So far the inspections have gone very well," said Neil "These same guys worked on them last year," said PerPernell, 7 project manager. "We have gotten the planes nell. "They know these planes well." out on time and under budget, which, from a production Though the 7 mechanics are the primary workers, Pernell said that the 653rd Combat Logistics Support Squadron standpoint, is all that we can do." Since April 2000 the center has conducted four ACIs is also a part of the team Anywhere from five to 15 of and has one more scheduled for this year. And as far as them are out here on a given day. Robins' leadership is concerned, these are a vital part of Pernell said when the plane leaves Robins it will head to the future. the Boeing facility in San Antonio for modifications. "No doubt it's (the the future of airlift, therefore it The operational requirements of the 7 impose demandis critical for Robins, which heavily depends on airlift work ing reliability and maintainability of the plane's system, he with the 5 (Galaxy), and said. These requirements include an (Hercules) and now hopefully the said Maj. Gen. Dennis G. Haines, probability of 92 percent, only 20 aircraft Warner Robins ALC commander, who took his first flight maintenance per flying hour, and full and on a 7 with Boeing representatives last year when the rates of 74.7 and 82.5 percent, respectfirst plane arrived at Robins. ively. Pernell said the number of planes that comes into the cenThe Boeing warranty assures these figures will be met, ter for inspection varies each year but their importance is and Robins helps to maintain this guarantee through the still high. inspection program. "With the Built in 1991, the 7 can handle the U.S. main battle retiring in a couple of years our hopes tank and can carry twice the payload of the that it is are high that we can retain our workload with the to Pernell said. designed replace. first-lin- e 7 It can operate on runways as short as 3,000 feet and as supervisor Harris Roberts gets his work orders from an aircraft logistics specialist and puts his men narrow as 90 feet, Haines said. to work as soon as the plane gets in. "It is the Air Force's most reliable aircraft and is the backThirty-fiv- e workers are a part of the inspection team and, bone of the airlift fleet today," he said. C-1- C-1- retiring in a couple ofyears our hopes are high that we can retain our With the 45-da- C-1- C-1- 7's workload with the C-1- C-1- C-1- C-1- 7) C-- C-1- C-1- C-1- 7, man-hou- C-1- rs N ; C-1- j- x on-capable - X)?K, . v1 .-- C-1- C-1- C-1- Photo by Sue Sapp John Reynolds and Alan Watson work on the 7 Globemaster III, which arrived At Warner Robins ALC June 13, for the first of two analytical condition Inspections. 1 iHniiW M. . WE CAN HELP! anil We have 4 Locations in Clearfield &, Lay ton Sq Ft. Full Floors Available 7,500 to 12,500 Sq Ft. Will Design to Suit 800-17,0- 00 guns) 621-033- Kier Property Management fzZ?jL fA 'ZeW' J 0 & Real Estate Company I Ml C ProblernN 9 Bonni, For You We i Call Today for Lease Specials J Tom Hart ggt ftsr gm MR. Do Anything!" ) L BANKER! MEM WMVmiM Chariotuto Sales 37-sO- C K1EEE) (Ji In Shop Anytime! Lifetime Rock Chip Repairs With Windshield Replacement 0 CREDITS AND UP rl) A (SACS? 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