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Most conversations and news these days seem to revolve aroundtechnology and its impact on our lives. We talk about socialmedia, mobile and cloud computing, data security, and the data

supply chain, expect instantaneous communication and information, andtake for granted such marvels as computer-aided design andmanufacturing, real-time diagnostics, smart machines, and hybridtechnologies.

In this vein, this issue spotlights technological advances of selectedmilitary aircraft systems. To start, John Likakis takes a historical look at theevolution of aerial weapons release, from manually dropping handgrenades and releasing hooks that let bombs fall away to sophisticatedpneumatic ejector units providing controlled release of today's smartarmaments.

Hank Hogan's technical briefing considers the setup, operation, andadvantages of unmanned helicopters and their contribution to conservingfleet resources. James Wynbrandt discusses how legacy F-16s, convertedinto drones, serve as combat-configured aerial targets for lethality testingof weapons systems and air-to-air strike practice.

Our international correspondent, Thomas Withington, examinesinnovations in rotorcraft radios and the challenges of providing securevoice and data communications among aircraft crews and groundpersonnel. Finally, Donna Kelly reveals the way computer-based virtualtraining has transformed the process of preparing future maintainers tosupport ever-more sophisticated aircraft, without removing valuableequipment from active service.

In fact, most discussions of military aviation and the aftermarket focuson the application of technology to the challenges faced by our armedforces. In this age of widespread technology, it remains important toremind ourselves that the central element of any such equation - frombuilding a company to succeeding on a global scale, from idea generationand invention to creation, from prototyping, manufacturing, and productapplication to supply chain management, maintenance, sustainment, andthe making most of the resources at hand - are the people involved.

Therefore, in this first issue of 2015, we at Aviation Aftermarket Defensetake our hats off to everyone involved in this industry: corporate leaders,strategic planners, and managers; scientists, engineers, and designers;system managers, computer programmers, data analysts, andkeyboarders; documentation creators and hands-on instructors;prototypers, product testers, compliance experts, and quality controllers;customer service and field representatives; support desk and officepersonnel; manufacturers and parts producers; suppliers, distributors,supply chain managers, and inventory control teams; packagers, shippers,and transporters; machinists, mechanics, electricians, technicians, andcraftsmen and women of all kinds; maintainers, repairers, overhaulers, andequipment support staff and service providers at every level; andeveryone else who makes sure things get done so that essential missionscan be accomplished.

In particular, we wish to thank all who serve and have served in themilitary, from the invaluable personnel supporting every aspect of ourarmed forces from the ground up to the warfighters who put their lives onthe line. Thank you all for all you do.

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6 Drop EverythingAs Bombs Evolve, So Do Bomb RacksBy John Likakis

14 An Unmanned Helicopter Takes OffConverting Helicopters Into an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)By Hank Hogan

18 Bringing Aircraft Maintenance Training into theTwenty-First CenturyThe latest in Computer-Based Aircraft Maintenance TrainingBy Donna J. Kelly

22 Final Flight of the FalconTargeting the F-16 for Service as an Aerial DroneBy James Wynbrandt

26 Rotary RadiosState-of-the-Art Design Characteristics ofToday’s RadiosBy Thomas Withington

29 Industry’s Leading C-130 ProvidersWho To Turn To FirstThe best in the business are profiled here. Yoursuppliers should be buying from these sources.

33 Industry’s Leading P-3 ProvidersWho To Turn To FirstThe best in the business are profiled here. Yoursuppliers should be buying from these sources.

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Letter from the EditorBy Laura Brengelman

4 News BriefsWhat You Need to Know, Quicklyand Accurately. By Alan Greenwald

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Waypoint Global Strategies and Global Aerospace Announce Partnership Waypoint Global Strategies, a strategy and technology consulting firm providing flight operations, safetyeducation and training, and advanced analytics to unmanned aircraft system (UAS) clients in the civil andcommercial markets, recently announced a flight safety partnership with Global Aerospace, a leading provider ofaerospace insurance with a global portfolio of clients. Under the industry leading Global SM4 Safety Initiative,Waypoint and its subsidiary, the Unmanned Safety Institute, will provide flight safety training, education, and riskmanagement products and services to Global Aerospace customers worldwide.

The Unmanned Safety Institute is a professional organization focused on UAS flight safety through theadoption and modification of time-honored aviation safety and training practices. The institute achieves itsmission by focusing on three key tenets: human factors, technology reliability, and building safe organizations.

Segers Aero GrantedHercules QEC Certificationby Lockheed MartinSegers Aero Corporation,located in Fairhope, Alabama,was certified as an authorizedLockheed MartinC130/L100/382 Hercules Quick

Engine Change (QEC) facility during the fall 2014Hercules Operators Council. Organizations thatachieve this certification must have the technicalcapability and tooling to provide the level ofmaintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)services for Hercules QECs required byLockheed Martin. This certification enablesSegers Aero to compete in additional contractsoffered only to organizations designated asauthorized QEC facilities.

Segers Aero has been in business since 1976and employs over 115 people providing MROservices to an extensive list of domestic andinternational customers. The company alsoprovides engine maintenance support, training,field service support, and testing services.Among other sought-after capabilities, SegersAero is a Rolls-Royce Authorized MaintenanceCenter, with primary product lines including theRolls-Royce T56/501D engine series. Thecompany also overhauls the HamiltonSundstrand 54H60 propeller, including allpropeller controls.

IMP Aerospace Delivers100th CP-140 to RoyalCanadian Air ForceThe Royal Canadian AirForce (RCAF) accepted the100th CP-140 Aurora ThirdLevel Inspection and RepairProgram (TLIR) aircraft from

IMP Aerospace following a brief ceremony at Halifax StanfieldInternational Airport. The Aurora fleet entered service in 1981,began maintenance inductions at IMP Aerospace in 1984, andis now in its sixth TLIR cycle.

The CP-140 aircraft is a multirole, long-range patrolairplane, and the fleet is used to support Canada's land, sea,and air forces and maintain surveillance of the nation's coastsand waters. IMP Aerospace is incrementally modernizing andcompleting a life-extension program, replacing the wings andhorizontal stabilizers, as well as installing state-of-the-artnavigation and flight instruments, communications, andmission systems to enable the aircraft to operate effectivelybeyond 2030.

IMP Aerospace has over 50 years of in-service engineeringand maintenance experience supporting a number ofDepartment of National Defense aircraft with over 1,800technical staff members in locations across Canada.

Fastenal Acquires Av-Tech IndustriesFastenal announced that it has acquired certain assets of Av-Tech Industries. Fastenal sells supplies in the followingproduct categories: threaded fasteners; tools, metal cuttingtool blades, and abrasives; fluid transfer components andaccessories for hydraulic and pneumatic power; electricalsupplies; welding supplies; chemical and paint products;metals, alloys, and related materials; material handling,storage, and packaging products; and safety and officesupplies.

Av-Tech Industries, a wholesale distributor of aerospacefasteners, electronic components, and miscellaneous aircraftparts, specializes in the sourcing, distribution, and fulfillmentof off-the-shelf and hard-to-find products and services to awide range of customers in various industries. Av-TechIndustries's quality systems are certified to ISO 9001:2008,AS9120 Rev. A, and Advisory Circular AC 00-56A, and arecompliant with MIL-I-45208A. These certifications andaccreditations have helped establish the firm as a top supplierto military and commercial aviation customers.

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Czech Military Eyes New Transports andHelicoptersCzech Defense Minister Martin Stropnickyunveiled plans to acquire new transport aircraftand helicopters. The two tenders are expected tobe launched in 2015. Under the plan, the Czechministry will acquire one or two transport aircraftthat will be added to the military's four C295sand an undisclosed number of new helicopters.According to statements made by Stropnicky, it isanticipated that the new aircraft will bepurchased from companies based in NATOmember states and delivered by the end of 2018.

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Iraq Purchase of LockheedC-130E/J SustainmentPackage ApprovedThe U.S. State Departmenthas approved Iraq's request topurchase equipment andparts, related training, and

logistics and sustainment services for LockheedMartin's C-130E/J aircraft under a potential 5-year$800 million contract. The U.S. Defense SecurityCooperation Agency (DSCA) described theproposed foreign military sale as includingmaintenance, documentation, spare and repairparts, personnel training, support equipment, andU.S. government and contractor logistics support.

In its statement, the DSCA added that thesustainment package would help the Iraqi airforce's C-130E/J continue to perform humanitarianrelief missions beyond 2015. The agency alsonoted that the potential sale would support U.S.national security and foreign policy.


Tactair Supplies Northrop Grumman Hawkeye ProgramFounded over 50 years ago, Tactair Fluid Controls,headquartered near Syracuse, New York, is an ISO9001-2008/AS9100 Rev. C certified designer and manufacturerof hydraulic and pneumatic controls for the aerospaceindustry. This wholly owned subsidiary of Young & Franklinis the current design holder with full maintenance capabilities for proprietary productlines originally manufactured by Phoenix Controls, Teledyne's Hydra-Power Division,Kaiser Fluid Technology, and York Industries Aerospace Products.

The company recently announced the award of an additional contract from NorthropGrumman for the delivery of nine ship sets of hardware in support of the E2D Hawkeyecarrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft program. Each ship set consists ofa number of unique items, including selector valves, steering actuators, relief valves, andbrake valves.

Boeing Delivers Neptune to IndiaThe Indian Navy received delivery at Naval Air Station Rajali of a new P-8I, which joins theair fleet of five other P-8Is already in use by the Indian Navy. Two more deliveries in 2015will complete the 2009 contract between Boeing and the Indian Navy.

The P-8I is the Indian Navy's variant of the P-8A that Boeing builds for the U.S. Navy.While the U.S. version is known as the Poseidon, the Indian version is called a Neptune,with the Indian variant featuring added custom components. In recent years the Indianmilitary has called upon Boeing to help modernize its fleet to achieve improved missionreadiness.

Airbus Delivers First A400M to the British Royal Air ForceAirbus has delivered the first A400M military transport plane to theBritish Royal Air Force (RAF). Prime Minister David Cameronattended an acceptance ceremony at RAF Brize Norton for the firstof the twenty-two planes on order. The new transports are to

replace the C-130s in RAF service; because the new A400M can carry approximatelytwice the load or the same load twice as far, fewer aircraft will be required.

The A400M has been hailed as the next generation in military transport, designed toeffectively fly people, equipment, and supplies in and out of conflict zones. It previouslyhas been delivered to such customers as the French and Turkish air forces.

Kellstrom Awarded LicensingAgreement for C-130 APUKellstrom Defense Aerospace, aMerex Group company, signed a 3-year exclusive licensing agreementextension with Lockheed MartinMission Systems and Training tomanufacture, market, and sell KDAC-130 Short-Pod auxiliary powerunit (APU) installation kits, upgradekits, and related spare parts insupport of C-130 B-H modelaircraft sustainment around theworld. The original licensingagreement was signed inSeptember 2000; the recentextension represents the thirdsince, reaffirming KDA's position asthe exclusive global provider forthe KDA C-130 Short-Pod APU.

Kaman Announces Contractfor Peru's SH-2GHelicoptersKaman Corporationannounced that it hasentered into a contract withGeneral Dynamics Canada toremanufacture and upgradefour Kaman SH-2G SuperSeasprite helicopters andprovide support for theoperation of a fifth aircraft forthe Peruvian Navy. Theprogram value to Kaman isexpected to exceed $40million.

The advanced all-weathermulti-mission helicopters arebeing transferred through amemorandum ofunderstanding between thePeruvian Ministry of NationalDefense and theGovernment of Canada'sinternational government-to-government contractingorganization, the CanadianCommercial Corporation(CCC). General DynamicsCanada is under contractwith the CCC to lead thisprogram and provide theintegrated mission system forthe aircraft.

Originally designed tomeet the requirements of theU.S. Navy, the SH-2G's robustdesign, stability, andreliability have been proventhrough more than 1.5million flight hours, and theaircraft is recognized for itsperformance and missioneffectiveness. It is currentlyoperated by the Royal NewZealand Navy, the EgyptianAir Force, and the PolishNavy.

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In 1912, the airplane still was moreof a novelty than a weaponssystem, but many enterprising

minds saw its possibilities. Just beforeWorld War I erupted in Europe, theBulgarians faced off against the Turksin what became known as the FirstBalkan War. Bulgarian CaptainSimeon Petrov took the idea ofdropping explosives on the enemyand developed the first objects thatwe might recognize as aerial bombs:streamlined, explosive-filled objectswith fuses that detonated on impact.

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flying low over the enemy trenches,while his observer (whose primarytask was reconnaissance) tossedhand grenades over the side.Learning of Petrov's design,Germany purchased his plans andsoon put the bombs into massproduction in a variety of weights.The first, small versions, weighingjust a few pounds, still were heavedover the cockpit coaming by theobserver. When it comes toexplosions, bigger is better - and infairly short order, bombs grew largeenough that a single man could notmuscle one out of the cockpit.

Soon, specialized aircraft and

equipment were fielded to dropbombs weighing up to 660 pounds.These bigger weapons weresuspended under the wings of thenew bombers on specially designedracks that could hold the weaponduring flight and release it oncommand. These first racks usedcable-actuated releases.

FREE FALLINGFor those earliest bomb racks,getting the job done was a matter ofsimply releasing the weapon and

letting gravity do the rest. And formany slow-flying modern combataircraft, similar systems still are used.For example, the U.S. Navy's

Lockheed P-3 Orion uses the BRU-14/A, manufactured by theMarvin Group, to carry and dropweapons weighing up to 2,200pounds; the Navy's Sikorsky SH-60LAMPS MK III Seahawk helicopteralso uses the BRU-14/A. The BRU-14/A (the letters stand for BombRelease Unit) uses a linear electro-mechanical actuator (or LEMA) tooperate the hooks that hold theweapon in place on the rack - whenthe hooks are released, the weaponjust falls away.

The BRU-14/A is primarily usedfor carrying the weapons internally(for instance, in the aircraft bombbay). A modified version, the

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of the pilot flying low over the enemy trenches, while his observer (whose primary

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Air Force officials are seeking volunteers for future trainingclasses to produce operators of the MQ-1 Predator unmanned

aircraft.

Guided munitions that deploy fins, such as this Paveway laser-guided bomb being released by an F-15, increased theproblem of weapons flying back up into the aircraft. Higher-powered ejector units push the weapon away from the aircraftas the fins deploy.

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BRU-15/A is used on the wings ofthe P-3 to carry Harpoon missiles.It also lets the missile just fall awayto a safe distance from the aircraftbefore its rocket motor fires topropel it to the target. (Thiscontrasts with the rail system usedby most externally carried aircraft-launched missiles: Lugs on themissile ride in grooves on a rail.When the missile motor fires, itpropels the missile along the rail,enabling the missile to gain somespeed before it comes completelyfree of the aircraft, stabilizing itsinitial flight.)

WHEN GRAVITY LETS YOUDOWNFor relatively slow aircraft like the

Orion or various helicoptermodels, gravity is enough toovercome aerodynamic forcesacting on the weapon. As aircraftspeed and maneuverabilityincrease, however, so do thedemands on bomb racks.

With the advent of jets, itbecame clear that simply releasingthe weapon would not work. Thehigh speeds of many modernaircraft create aerodynamic forcesthat can cause even a monster likethe 2,000-pound Mk-84 bomb to"fly" back up into the aircraft afterrelease. The problem becomeseven more acute as the weaponbecomes lighter and/or has moresurfaces. For example, the 500-pound laser-guided Paveway has

fins on the nose and tail, and it hasbeen known to fly back up into anaircraft after release, causingsevere damage.

The solution to the fly-backproblem is to forcibly propel theordnance away from the aircraft.This led to the development ofmodern ejector bomb-releaseunits.

Most bomb-release units inservice today are of the ejector-type, and the majority of thoseunits use pyrotechnic canisters toboth unlatch the weapon-retentionhooks and simultaneously force apair of pistons (some use only onepiston) down against the weapon.The pistons propel the weaponaway from the aircraft with enough


The majority of combat aircraft use the tried-and-true pyrotechnic-powered bomb ejectors. Most current combat aircraft use ejector racks with one or two pyrotechnic cartridges.

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speed to (hopefully) prevent it fromflying back up to the aircraft.

Aside from this essential function,ejector-type BRUs feature relativelysimple and light construction,excellent reliability, and fairly simplefield servicing. They also makerelatively low power demands on theaircraft's electrical system. It is this

last feature that has alloweddesigners to gang ejector rackstogether into single-pyloninstallations. These have beendubbed TER (for Triple Ejector Rack)or MER (for Multiple Ejector Rack).

The introduction of the MER

allowed as many as six bombs to becarried on a single wing station. Insimple terms, a MER consists of astructural "strongback" unit to whichejector racks are attached. Theejectors are ganged with three unitsat each end of the strongback. Theyare set so that the two side units areangled away from the pylon, and the

bottom unit faces straight down. TheU.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navyhave both used MERs, though theAir Force stopped using this kind ofejector rack back in the 1990s.

All of this gives mission plannerssubstantial flexibility in aircraft load-

out. For example, an F/A-18 can beequipped with a pair of BRU-32 orBRU-32B/A ejector racks and carry apair of weapons weighing as muchas 4,400 pounds each. Or that sameaircraft can be equipped with a pairof BRU-33A/A units mounted ontothe BRU-32 parent racks and carryup to four 1,000-pound bombs (twoon each rack).

SMART STRIKESSmart weapons have all but replacedthe old "dumb" iron bombs.Modern warfighters demand asmuch accuracy as possible so thattargets are hit on the first pass withno need to restrike; this helps keepcollateral damage and casualties toa minimum. But smart weaponsneed at least some information inorder to perform, and thatinformation has to come from the

This General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper drone sports the Exelis BRU-71A pneumatic ejector rack. This Reaper is loaded with a GBU-49 GPS-guided bombs for testing at the U.S. Naval Air WarfareCenter in China Lake, California.

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aircraft carrying the weapon.The design standards for

carrying smart weapons are laidout in the United StatedDepartment of Defense MilStd-1760. As the Department notes inthe preamble of the standard:

Prior to this standard, anaircraft and the stores whichit carried were typicallydeveloped independently ofeach other or weredeveloped exclusively foreach other. This usuallyresulted in unique aircraft/store electrical inter-connection requirements,the general proliferation ofoverall store interfacedesigns, low levels ofinteroperability, and costlyaircraft modifications toachieve required storeutilization flexibility. Trends instore technology toward

more complex storefunctions which requireincreasing amounts ofavionics data and controlinformation from aircraftsystems were predicted tolead to insurmountableaircraft/store interfacingproblems. The goal is todevelop aircraft that arecompatible with a widevariety of stores and storesthat are compatible with awide variety of aircraft. Thisstandard supports this goalby defining a standardelectrical (and fiber optic)interconnection system foraircraft and stores.

The majority of aircraft pylons andBRUs flying today are MilStd-1760compliant. This means the pylon/BRU combination has a "1760cable" interface that carries data

from the aircraft's targeting systemto the smart weapon. As a result,units such as the BRU-55/A (F/A-18) and the BRU-57/A (F-16)can carry a pair of 1,000-poundsmart weapons. (The JointStandoff Weapon, or JSOW, andthe Joint Direct Attack Munition,or JDAM, are the two mostcommon stores for these BRUs.)

BYE-BYE PYROSAs simple and reliable as modernBRUs are, the pyrotechnic chargesused to actuate these devices canbe problematic. They require allthe special handling of anyexplosive device, whichcontributes to operating expenses.And you have to store them alongwith other explosives, whichmeans taking up preciousmagazine space onboard a ship orin explosives storage at a base.This also means that your supply


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of cartridges is limited at any giventime.

Perhaps the greatest drawback topyrotechnic systems is the dirt andfouling that the burning chargesleave in the BRU. That dirt andfouling increases aircraft turn timesin surge-sortie conditions, increasesthe overall maintenancerequirements (and expense) of thesystem, and degrades systemreliability.

To overcome the problems withpyrotechnics, BRU designers areturning to pneumatic ejectionsystems. By using compressed gas,the BRU's hook-and-pistonmechanisms can be actuated

without leaving any residue.There are currently a number of

pneumatic BRUs in the field.Cobham's BRU-46Pn and BRU-47Pnpneumatic bomb racks are directreplacements for the existing BRU-46/A and BRU-47/A units (bothof these units are qualified for useon the F-15). Cobham also offers thePneumatic Bomb Ejector Rack(PBER), which is a direct replacementfor the MAU-12 ejector unit currently

used on U.S. Air Force TERs. ThePBER has been integrated on F-16Block 60 aircraft, and Cobham statesthat it can be easily integrated onother aircraft, such as the A-10.

Cobham has also fielded the

BRU-61/A for carrying SmallDiameter Bombs (SDBs) on the F-15E and the F-35. Cobham's BRU-61/A first saw service in Iraq inlate 2006. Designed around theBoeing Small Diameter Bomb (SDB),each BRU-61/A can carry four of the250-pound smart weapons. EachSDB has its own MilStd-1760interface. Compressed air for thesystem is supplied by a small, highlyeffective compressor containedwithin the BRU-61/A unit. Ordnancepersonnel we spoke with areenthusiastic about the systembecause of the greatly reducedamount of maintenance and the fastaircraft re-arm and turn times theBRU-61/A allows.

The Exelis BRU-71/A flies on theGeneral Atomics AeronauticalSystems's MQ-9 Reaper unmannedaerial vehicle (UAV) and carriesweapons up to 1,000 pounds. TheBRU-71/A is MilStd-1760 compliant

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Advanced fighters such as the Lockheed Martin F-35 willlikely do away with pyrotechnic ejector systems in favor ofcleaner pneumatic systems that require less maintenance.

Master Sergeant Brandon Bradley of the 158th Fighter Wingholds a pair of inert pyrotechnic canisters from a BRU-57

ejector rack. Pyrotechnics are being replaced in new-designejector racks by pneumatic systems employing high-pressure

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The high speeds of modern combat aircraft require bombs to be forcibly ejected from the pylon. Here, an F-16 releases an Mk-84 bomb during a bomb-rack jettison test.


and uses a compressed-gascartridge. Dubbed the Self-Contained Ejector PneumaticPower Supply (SCEPPS), the gascartridge keeps down thecomplexity and weight of the unit,which tips the scales at a dainty19.4 pounds.

LOOKING AHEADClearly, the future for bomb racksis pneumatic. But that future mightbe a bit slow in coming for anumber of reasons.

First and foremost, there is theproblem of compressed-gassourcing. A physically large unitsuch as the BRU-61/A can actuallycontain a compressor (and thereare two companies currentlymaking small high-pressurecompressors for exactly thisapplication: Marotta Controls andUltra Electronics); however, smallerunits pose problems. The Exelissolution of using a compressed-gas cartridge solves the space

problem but adds recharging timeto the re-arming cycle. Othersolutions are in the works,including plumbing the aircraft sothat an on-board centralcompressed-gas source can supplyeach wing station.

Another problem is makingthese units compatible with olderaircraft. Many combat aircraft canonly supply limited current to aweapons station. For example,some models of the F-16 can onlysupply 10 amps, and that is notenough to power a compressor.Upgrading the power generationof such aircraft may not makefinancial sense; adding plumbingand valving to use engine-bleedair as a pneumatic source islikewise far too expensive.

Nevertheless, BRU designersare looking ahead to the day whenpyrotechnics are bygone. Exelis isworking on its SPECTERpneumatic unit that will be a directreplacement for the MAU-46

ejector units currently flying on theU.S. Air Force's TER-9/A. Cobhamcertainly has more pneumaticdesigns in the works. And otheraftermarket companiesundoubtedly are working toresolve the same issues. The daywill soon come when you can usepneumatics to drop just abouteverything.

BRU ManufacturersCobham Mission Equipment10 Cobham DriveOrchard Park, NY 14127716-662-0006www.cobham.com/about-cobham/mission-systems/about-us/mission-equipment.aspx

Exelis (EDO Corporation)1500 New Horizons BoulevardNorth Amityville, NY 11701631-630-4000www.exelisinc.com

Marvin Group (Marvin Engineering)261 West Beach AvenueInglewood, CA 90302310-674-5030www.marvingroup.com

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BRU COMPATIBILITY

Here is a partial list of some current U.S. and NATO aircraft and the BRUs that are qualified for those aircraft.

AIRCRAFT PER WEAPON/MAX. WEIGHT UNIT EJECTION METHOD MFR.

Boeing/Douglas AV-8B Practice Bombs CBLS-2000* Pneumatic Cobham

Boeing/Douglas AV-8B 3X 1,000 pounds BRU-70 Pyrotechnic Exelis

Boeing/Douglas F-15 4 Small Diameter Bombs BRU-61/A Pneumatic Cobham

Boeing/Douglas F-15 1,450 pounds BRU-46Pn Pneumatic Cobham

Boeing/Douglas F-15 5,000 pounds BRU-47Pn Pneumatic Cobham

Boeing/Douglas F-15 5,000 pounds MAU-12 Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Boeing/Douglas F-15 Practice Bombs SUU-20 Marvin Group

Boeing/Douglas F-15E 1,000 pounds BRU-46/A Pyrotechnic Exelis

Boeing/Douglas F-15E 2,000 pounds BRU-47/A Pyrotechnic Exelis

General Dynamics F-16 (Blk 60) 2,500 pounds PBER Pneumatic Cobham

General Dynamics F-16 5,000 pounds MAU-12 Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

General Dynamics F-16 2X 1,000 pounds BRU-57 Pyrotechnic Exelis

General Dynamics F-16 3X 1,000 pounds TER-9/A Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Boeing/Douglas F/A-18 4,200 pounds BRU-32 Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Boeing/Douglas F/A-18 2X 1,000 pounds BRU-55 Pyrotechnic Exelis

Lockheed Martin F-22 1,000 pounds BRU-46/A Pyrotechnic Exelis

Lockheed Martin F-22 2,000 pounds BRU-47/A Pyrotechnic Exelis

Lockheed Martin F-35 1,000 pounds BRU-67/A Pneumatic Exelis

Lockheed Martin F-35 2,000 pounds BRU-68/A Pneumatic Exelis

Lockheed Martin F-35 4X SDB BRU-61/A Pneumatic Cobham

Republic A-10 2,000 pounds MAU-50 Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Republic A-10 3X JDAM/SDB Smart TER Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Lockheed P-3 Harpoon Missile BRU-15 Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Lockheed P-3 2,000 pounds BRU-14 Electro-mechanical/Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Lockheed P-3 1,450 pounds BRU-12 Electro-mechanical/Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Lockheed S-3 2,000 pounds BRU-14 Electro-mechanical/Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Boeing P-8 1,000 pounds BRU-75/A Pneumatic Exelis

Boeing P-8 1,000 pounds** BRU-76/A Pneumatic Exelis

Lockheed C-130 1,600 pounds MA-4*** Electro-mechanical Marvin Group

Bell AH-1 & UH-1 1,000 pounds BRU-22 Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

Sikorsky SH-60 2,000 pounds BRU-14 Electro-mechanical/Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

General Atomics MQ-1/9 2,000 pounds BRU-15 Electro-mechanical/Pyrotechnic Marvin Group

General Atomics MQ-9 1,000 pounds BRU-71/A Pneumatic Exelis

*CBLS-2000 also qualified on numerous current NATO aircraft.**BRU-76/A has higher end-of-stroke ejection speed than the BRU-75/A.***MA-4 also qualified for use on the Northrop AT-38B Talon trainers.

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Need to get moreperformance out of ahelicopter? Consider

converting it to an unmannedaerial vehicle (UAV). This andfollow-on changes can nearly triplea helicopter's flight time as well asprovide added capabilities. Use ofunmanned helicopters also can

facilitate the increased use ofmanned helicopters in thosesituations where landing facilitiesare limited, such as on a ship.

To see how this is possible,consider the Fire Scout, amanned-to-unmanned helicopterconversion from aerospace anddefense technology giant

Northrop Grumman,headquartered in Falls Church,Virginia. A vertical takeoff andlanding tactical UAV systemdesigned for use aboard U.S. Navyships, the Fire Scout comes in twoversions. The first version, the MQ-8B, was based on theSchweizer Aircraft helicopter, a


CONVERTING HELICOPTERS INTO AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV)

BY HANK HOGAN

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3,000-pound gross weight at takeoffcommercial airframe that has beendiscontinued. The latest Fire Scout,the MQ-8C, is created by modifyinga Bell 407 helicopter, a 6,000-poundgross weight at takeoff model.

TRANSFORMATION TOUNMANNEDThe modifications to transform theBell 407 into a UAV involve removinglive pilot-specific equipment andreplacing it with added electronicsand actuators to autonomouslycontrol the helicopter. The spaceand weight savings allow for theinstallation of an additional 400-plus-gallon fuel tank, which substantiallyups the aircraft's flight time.

"You take a standard 4-hour Bellhelicopter and [give it enough fuel

to fly for] 12 to 14 hours," says TomTwomey, Northrop Grumman'sManager of Business Developmentfor the Fire Scout.

Other parts of the unmanned

package include an improved GPSreceiver and inertial navigationsystem. Additional sensors, radar,and even weapons may be installed.

Because the Fire Scout will bedeployed on ships, the aircraft willbe flying through some powerfulradar beams. To prevent the beams

from playing havoc with the FireScout's computer system and othersensitive equipment, the electronicsare installed inside a Faraday cage,also known as a Faraday shield. This

enclosure is made of metallic meshwith rectangles sized so that theystop radar and other long-wavelength electromagneticinterference while still letting in air.

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autonomous aircraft on a shippresents particular challenges:there is not much space, and thetouchdown site may be pitchingand rolling. While human pilotslearn how to adjust for theseconditions, the unmanned aircrafthas the advantage of a highlysophisticated control system. "Itsenses inputs thousands of times asecond and can make an updatefaster than a pilot can," Twomeyexplains.

In its various versions, the FireScout has logged thousands ofhours of flight time and has landedrepeatedly on simulated andactual ships. Data from these testsshows that this unmannedhelicopter consistently touchesdown within 18 inches of thedesignated spot.

The actuators used tomanipulate the controls are similarto those found in NorthropGrumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk

unmanned surveillance vehicle,according to Twomey. The twoaircraft are operated in a similarfashion, with a flight plan loadedinto the UAV's system beforetakeoff. Once airborne, that flightplan is often modified, forexample, to accommodaterequests from warfighters togather data about areas or items

of interest. Generally, the UAV isgiven instructions to fly to aspecific point; the destination isset by a human but the actualflying is automatic.

While the actuators andoperation are basically the same,the controlling software differs,

because flying a fixed-wingaircraft, such as the Global Hawk,is different from flying a rotary-wing aircraft, such as the FireScout. With a fixed-wing aircraft,thrust is provided by the enginesand lift by the wings; in a rotary-wing aircraft, the rotors supplyboth lift and thrust. Pilots havecommented that a helicopter is

more challenging to fly than anairplane. Twomey, who has flownboth, agrees.

FORCE MULTIPLIERThe longer flight time of theunmanned helicopter means thatit can do the work of multiple

MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle takes off from Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu. The Navy's newest variant of the Fire Scout unmanned helicopter completed its firstday of flying Oct. 31 with two flights reaching 500 feet altitude. The MQ-8C air vehicle upgrade will provide longer endurance, range and greater payload capability than the MQ-8B.

Data from these tests shows that this unmanned helicopter consistently touches down within 18 inches of

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Name From Type Take-Off Weight Status

K-MAX UAS Lockheed Martin Modified Kaman 7, 000 pounds Flyingand Kaman K-MAX with Aerospace Manned Operation

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Fire Scout 8C Northrop Modified 6,000 pounds In Flight Grumman Bell 407 testing

Camcopter S-100 Schiebel Unmanned 440 pounds Flying

SQ-4 BCB International Quad Rotor 198 grams Flying(0.4 pounds)

A SHORT LIST OF UNMANNED HELICOPTERS—LARGE TO SMALL

manned ones. In a 12-hour mission,for example, a manned helicopterwould have to return to a ship threetimes, so at least two aircraft wouldbe needed, along with theaccompanying crew. In comparison,one unmanned MQ-8C cancomplete the same mission.

That force multiplier shows up inanother area. U.S. Navy ships oftencarry two helicopters but only flyone at a time in order to protectagainst a sudden and unexpectedlanding tying up the only spot to setdown. With an unmanned aircraft,the need for this safety factor iseliminated, as the UAV can remainin the air longer and is moreexpendable than a manned vehicle.This means that both the UAV and amanned helicopter may bedeployed at once.

The Fire Scout MQ-8C iscurrently undergoing flight testing,

which should wrap up in 2015.Based on the demonstrated successof a prototype and the performanceof the Fire Scout MQ-8B, NorthropGrumman has a contract with theU.S. Navy for nineteen of the 8Cmodels. There also has beensubstantial interest in the Fire Scoutfrom outside the United Statesbased on what the unmannedvehicle offers.

As Twomey points out, "Theycan get more surveillance at acheaper price and not have to trainpilots at a million and a half a popto do this. They can train somebodyin a month to fly this helicopter."

Thus, the unmanned air vehicleconserves resources both in the airand on the ground. That's a formulathat could cause unmannedhelicopter use to take off.

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In the past, training maintenancepersonnel to perform the myriadtasks necessary to keep a

sophisticated jet airborne involvedremoving valuable aircraft fromactive service. Not only did thisreduce operational readiness ofaircraft, it also increased thepotential for unexpectedperformance issues due to errorsmade by inexperiencedmaintainers. To compound theseproblems, our forces are serving

with increasingly aged fleets with acorresponding increase in aircrafton the ground due to main-tenance, overhaul, and repairissues. Therefore, it is more crucialthan ever that maintenancetraining, however essential, not tieup mission-capable aircraft.

The good news is that thetraining devices used for aircraftmaintenance personnel in thetwenty-first century have caughtup with the current capabilities of

video gaming and simulation,allowing for more comprehensivetraining scenarios and enhancinglearning. Advanced companieshave created computer-basedtrainers - involving whole aircraft,selected systems, and/or virtualrepresentations of either - thatrealistically teach future main-tainers how to do their jobs.

VIRTUAL RENDERINGThe DiSTI Corporation of Orlando,Florida, has been a leader invirtual rendering, creating complextraining programs that replicateaircraft systems. In the majority ofcases, DiSTI builds its virtualtrainers to meet the specificationsof a government contract. Forexample, the company created theF-18C virtual maintenance trainer(VMT) according to the U.S. Navy'srequirements.

The F-18C VMT can be used toperform over 500 maintenanceprocedures in a virtual environ-ment, allowing maintenancetrainees to learn just about everytask they need to know. Thisincludes maintenance of theelectrical, hydraulic, powerplant,

BRINGING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

INTO THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURYTHE LATEST IN COMPUTER-BASED

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TRAINING

BY DONNA J. KELLY

TRAININGDiSTI Corporation's F-16 Virtual Maintenance Trainer inuse on a tablet.

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and fuel systems. All flightlineinspections, including preflight,postflight, and "thru-flight"inspections can be taught, includingthe launch sequence and aircraftmarshaling.

Let's say you are an electricalspecialist. As an instructor, the VMTgives you a full wiring diagram fromwhich you can choose a specificwire, anywhere in the aircraft, to be"virtually" broken or shorted. Thestudent is instructed to startdiagnosing and troubleshooting theproblem. This is done by tracingwiring on a full 3-D aircraftpresented on a computer screen, allthe while referring to theappropriate technical manuals.

The investigation is done in realtime, as if the student was walkingaround an actual aircraft. In mostcases, he or she will have to open upaccess panels. If a particular accesspanel has sixty screws or fastenersthat have to be removed, a novicewill be tasked with locating andunfastening every one, using his orher "equipment" (tools from a virtual

toolbox). The instructor can allowmore experienced students (whoalready know where the panel is andhow to open it) to skip this step;they can just click on the panel, andit will open.

Once the access panel is open,the student sees the variouscomponents, cabling, and hosinginside, just as it would look in anactual aircraft. The next step isfinding the specific cable that needsto be removed.

Once the cable is located, thestudent is typically presented with a2-D overlay of the face of that cableand can select the male or femaleside of the connector; clicking onthe chosen end causes it to unscrew.A multimeter is selected from thevirtual toolbox, the probe on thereceiving side of the meter and theleads are connected, and the leadsare dragged and dropped,connecting to the virtual pins.

Turning on the multimeter with aclick, the student can adjust it tocheck for voltage, resistance, orcontinuity. (The multimeter is exactly

like the real one that would be used,because DiSTI has made virtualreplicas of the many types in use bythe various services.) After checkingthe readings, he or she worksthrough the problem, following thesame steps as on a live flightline.

DEVELOPING THE MODELDiSTI has photographed everyaircraft and system represented inthe VMT, using technical manuals tosupply the maintenance data foreach aircraft. Because the F-18C isan earlier-made trainer, it usespaper-based technical orders, whilenewer models, such as the F-35, useelectronic maintenance manuals.

The state-of-the-art F-35 featuresan onboard computer system knownas the Autonomic LogisticsInformation System (ALIS), and it isthe heart and brains of the fifthgeneration aircraft. (Whenconnected, ALIS works the same,whether dealing with a virtualmaintenance trainer or an actual F-35.) Because ALIS tells themaintainer what is broken, there are

F-16 VMT by DiSTI Corporation of Orlando, FL demonstrating airflow around,and from within the aircraft using virtual streamers.

Students troubleshooting electrical problems with the DiSTI Corporation VMTwill use virtual multimeters of the same brand and type in use at their actual

aircraft maintenance units.

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less troubleshooting steps;instead, more time is spent onlearning specific procedures to fixdiagnosed problems.

There are three ways to get thedata for developing the virtualenvironment. In the case of thelater F-18E models, DiSTI workedwith Boeing, which provided theCAD (computer-aided design)data. Since the 3-D CAD functionaldata is primarily about how tobuild the aircraft, DiSTI had torepurpose the data it received forits purposes. Additionally, the CADreference points and graphicscome to the virtual trainingprogram renderers in limited, basiccolors; this data is integrated withphotographs to create a full-colorvirtual environment.

The second method ofobtaining the data for the virtualtrainer is to use 3-D scanningtechnology. This involves scanningevery part of the aircraft and usingthat data to produce the 3-Dvirtual environment.

The third way, the old "triedand true method" is handmodeling. Beginning with a bunchof photographs and a ruler, thecreators of the virtual trainer gothrough and build the virtualenvironment piece by piece.

Scott Ariotti, Director of GlobalMarketing for DiSTI states, "At theend of the day, when you comparethe time it takes to do each of themethods, it is hard to tell whichwas the original source used toproduce the final environment.When you get the geometry fromCAD data, there is a lot of cleanupfrom the other side. While handmodeling is more labor-intensive,you are building it to run in a real-time environment straight up."

INCREASED INTERACTIVITYMEANS INCREASED LEARNINGA division of Boeing located in St.Louis, Missouri, uses DiSTI virtualenvironments to create its VMTs.

These devices reach a pinnacle ofrealism, utilizing the aircraftOperational Processing Facilitiesand Mission Computers forresponses and indications identicalto those of the actual aircraft.Utilizing avatars as part of thesimulation and training experienceas well as support for joint trainingscenarios is a current capability.

Boeing's robust VMT devicesprovide "free play" capabilitiesversus solely scripted scenarios.This enables the instructor tomanipulate the virtual aircraft asneeded and not have to follow ascript line by line. Students alsocan free play and work on modulesout of sequence.

Boeing's VMT is built on afoundation of actual missionsystems software and engineeringmodels. Like the DiSTI trainers,Boeing's devices support allmaintenance tasks, major systems,and subsystems, as well ashundreds of diagnostic tasks andprocedures across the completespectrum of maintenance training.The VMT systems can be tailoredaccording to customerrequirements and specific trainingneeds.

Each aircraft system module(avionics, flight controls,hydraulics, fuel, powerplants,environmental control, landinggear, and armaments) includes aselection of simulated faults and

tasks for the instructor to choosefrom. Faults are identified by levelof complexity, ranging from"initial" faults addressed in basictraining to uncommon "career"faults that are complex in nature todiagnose and repair. Tasks rangefrom general servicing andaddressing routine failure items toin-depth troubleshooting of theless common faults - all based onfleet experiences.

The maintainer will use thesame F/A-18 technical manuals inboth the training and squadronenvironment to performoperational testing and faultisolation on the selected aircraftsystem. Additionally, all of therequired aircraft supportequipment needed to completethe assigned task is simulated.

INTELLIGENT TUTORING ANDCONTENT MANAGEMENTBoeing's Intelligent TutoringSystem (ITS) streamlines theauthoring and deploymentprocess using standardizedcognitive task analysis, Web-basedtechnologies, and intuitive toolsfor subject matter experts andinstructors. To enhance learning,the ITS maintains a dynamic recordof each student's performance toenable remediation and adaptsimulation experience based onperformance.

Boeing's content management

The Boeing VMT is designed to represent realistic flightline maintenance activities. When utilizing the VMT theend-users (instructors and students) interface with 3-D

model representations of the aircraft and supportequipment, as well as a hi-fidelity hardware cockpit.

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processes and tools enableconfiguration management andtraceability to the authoritative data.Content management in this contextis the ability to store, organize,configure/manage, and control theavailable information, as well as torecover, display, and publish vastamounts of digital training contentwith direct lineage to platformdesign systems. The companymanages the assets, software logic,and instructional content, as well asthe overall training system.

SCALABILITY AND MOBILITY Depending upon the requirementsdetermined through the task andmedia analysis, the Boeing VMT hasbeen demonstrated to be usable onplatforms as small as mobile phones;it also can be used on tablets andlarger devices. Systems consisting oflarge touch-screen monitors, whichoften include integrated aircrewstation hardware for specific types oftraining that require increased spaceand power, are less mobile and moresuited for a situated classroom.

The VMT may be self-containedon a device or delivered over theInternet. It may be configured forone student or multiple students on

the same device or on multipledevices. Additionally, the instructorcan remotely configure, monitor,administer, and control the student'sVMT.

Boeing's trainers come in manyshapes and sizes. The largest wouldbe full-up aircraft, such as theApache L7: an entire Apache L7 isinstalled with specialized aircraftwiring to insert faults. Theconfiguration may include a specialair-conditioning unit and instructorstation.

Component trainers may bedesigned to teach maintenance of aspecific section of an aircraft orsubsystems, such as landing gears.Customers can choose to have a fullsection of the aircraft or just thelanding gear mounted on a metalframe.

Fully virtual training systems takethe actual components out of theloop. These systems may includemultiple touch screens, an instructorstation, and a support equipmentcabinet. Some systems may bedownsized for a desktopenvironment, though the supportequipment cabinet still may beneeded to host operational flightprograms or other mission-unique

emulations.Power requirements vary

depending on the device. Full VMTsgenerally have a 60-amp 110-voltplug that runs everything; the samerequirements as when theapplications are run on a desktopcomputer. Power needs for trainerswith real aircraft hardware dependon the type of hardware, which,again, can run the full gamut.

A LEAP FORWARDIn summation, virtual maintenancetrainers represent a leap forward inthe training of military aviationmaintainers. The interactivity ofthese systems allows for deeperlearning because, unlike the oldmethods, they can be reviewed andrevised as much as needed toensure the future maintainer mastersthe task at hand. And if in theprocess of this instruction, aninexperienced maintainer makes amistake on a training system, thatmistake will not keep an actualaircraft on the ground.

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It may seem like waste to shoot aperfectly operable fighter jetout of the sky for target

practice. But it's the law.In accordance with Title 10,

Section 2366 of the U.S. Code, amissile system must undergolethality testing against a combat-configured Full Scale Aerial Target(FSAT) before the production

program is approved. For air-to-airor surface-to-air missiles, thattarget must have the flightcharacteristics, radar and infraredsignatures, and performanceenvelope - including supersonicflight at altitudes up to and above50,000 feet - of a fighter jet. Giventhose requirements, for this typeof testing, there is no substitute

for the real thing. "When it gets out there with

combat troops, we don't want toput anyone in harm's way with aweapons system that doesn'twork," says Paul Cejas, ChiefEngineer on the Boeing programthat is bringing this testingcapability into the twenty-firstcentury. As part of the program,Boeing is currently developingwhat the U.S. Air Force is calling"the next generation" FSAT: TheQF-16 Viper.

CREATING THE QF-16Since the early 1990s, the QF-4Phantom has fulfilled the Title 10testing mission. (The "Q" in thename is the U.S. Air Forcedesignator for FSATs, morecommonly called drones,unmanned aerial vehicles, orUAVs.) But with the inventory ofsalvageable F-4s dwindling andthe gap between its performanceand that of modern platformswidening, the Air Force began

F I N A L F L I G H T O F T H E

TARGETING THE F-16 FOR SERVICE AS AN AERIAL DRONE

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evaluating replacement options latein the last decade.

In 2010, the service awarded theBoeing Corporation of Chicago a$69.7 million contract to convert sixmothballed F-16s into FSATs. This isPhase 1 of a program to convert upto 126 of the aircraft under the QF-16 Air Superiority Targetprogram. Ultimately, the drones willserve in the U.S. Air Force's WeaponSystem Evaluation Programs astargets, in accordance with Title 10requirements. Secondarily, the FSATswill give pilots valuable air-to-airshoot-and-kill experience beforethey enter combat.

The air-to-air evaluation program,known as Combat Archer, isconducted by the 53rd WeaponsEvaluation Group (WEG) at Florida'sTyndall Air Force Base and NewMexico's Holloman Air Force Baseand is directed from Eglin Air ForceBase, also in Florida. The WEG's fivesquadrons include the 81st RangeControl Squadron, the 82nd AerialTargets Squadron (ATS), and the

83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron atTyndall Air Force Base, andDetachment 1 of the 82nd ATS atHolloman Air Force Base. TheWEG's units provide all U.S. AirForce support for FSAT operations inFlorida's Gulf Range and the WhiteSands Missile Range in New Mexico.

Boeing set the challenging goalof proceeding from contract,through design and hardwarebuildup, to first flight of the Viperdrones in just 2 years. UnderBoeing's risk reduction strategy,engineers incorporated both reverseengineering and rapid prototypingprocesses in moving toward theirobjective. An "X-ray Backscatter NonLine of Sight Reverse EngineeringSystem" was employed to designrequired "Q" conversionmodifications.

Meanwhile, rapid prototypingsped development of the smoke-generation system (which addsverisimilitude to pilot combattraining), the scoring system (whichtallies "lethality" during training and

weapons testing), and thetermination system (for destroyingthe drone in the event ofmalfunction). Laser scan data wasused to generate 3-D models thatenabled engineers to determine theoptimum space for placement of therequired components and the morethan 3,000 wires added to connectthem.

Engineers also had to learn howto tap into the electrical systems anddisplays without affecting the F-16'sperformance. One of the greatestchallenges, Cejas says, wasdeveloping the flight software thatenables the aircraft to land safely.

Boeing exceeded its targettimeline by only 2 months, with thefirst prototype QF-16 Viper takingoff, with a pilot onboard, in May2012 from Boeing's facility at CecilField in Jacksonville, Florida. Jointtesting with the U.S. Air Force atTyndall Air Force Base began thefollowing January. The testingcontinued from Cecil Field andTyndall Air Force Base, with the QF-16 making its first pilotless flightin September 2013.

On that flight, the Viperperformed a series of maneuversand reached supersonic speedsbefore returning to Tyndall Air ForceBase and landing. Similar testsfollowed from Holloman Air ForceBase over the White Sands MissileRange. The full transformation of theaircraft from a stock LockheedMartin F-16 Fighting Falcon to theQF-16 Viper was completed a yearlater in September 2014 in the GulfRange over the Gulf of Mexico.

"We flew a full operationalmission and had the first air-to-airmissile shot," Cejas recounts. "Wehad a direct hit and blew up that firstairplane - a successful kill."

The mission marked theconclusion of the Viper's operationaland range qualification testing. Thatsame month, the U.S. Air Forceapproved commencement of low-rate production of the QF-16.

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According to U.S. Air ForceLieutenant Colonel Ryan Inman,Commander of the 82nd ATS,"Now, we have a 9G-capable,highly sustainable aerial target."

FROM FALCON TO VIPERThe F-16s used in the program aremothballed Block 15/25/30airframes pulled from the"boneyard," the desert storagearea at the AerospaceMaintenance and RegenerationGroup (AMARG) located at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base inArizona. (AMARG was previouslynamed AMARC, the AerospaceMaintenance and RegenerationCenter.) "Regenerated" toflightworthy condition bypersonnel from the 508thSustainment Wing, headquarteredat Hill Air Force Base in Ogden,Utah, the F-16s are then ferried toCecil Field.

Once at Boeing's facility, theretired F-16s are stripped of theVulcan six-barrel, 20-millimetercannon and other unneeded parts.The flight controls are modifiedwith the assistance of BAESystems, of Endicott, New York,manufacturer of the F-16's originalflight controls system.

Unlike the F-4's mechanical

controls, the F-16's fly-by-wiresystem is digital. This enables theuse of plug-and-play hardware andsimplifies the conversion.Proprietary avionics that supportremote piloting, datalink, andother systems are installed. Eachairframe is allotted a specificnumber of allowable flying hours,ranging from 20 to 300, based onits condition.

Given their fate, nothing is doneto improve the cosmetics of thefaded, sun-bleached aircraft.However, the tail, wingtips, andhorizontal stabilizers are painted abright orange, the distinctive liveryof all Q models.

At the time of this writing in late2014, regenerated F-16s for thefirst two production lots have beenreceived from or are in the worksat AMARG. Thirteen QF-16s arescheduled to be completed in2015 and twenty-three are to becompleted in 2016, with thisportion of the contractrepresenting $62 million.Conversions have been taking 4 to5 months, and Boeing is aiming toreduce that time by an additionalmonth.

OPERATING THE QF-16Most people think of FSATs as

unmanned aircraft. But themajority of missions are flown witha pilot onboard to take commandin the event of a malfunction.

Even with a pilot onboard, theaircraft are usually controlledremotely, at Tyndall Air Force Baseby the Gulf Range Drone ControlSystem and at Holloman Air ForceBase by the WITS (White sandsIntegrated Target control System).The aircraft can be flown"manually" by the groundcontroller, using a joystick andkeyboard, but most flightsconducted to evaluate tactics andelectronic warfare andcountermeasure operations aresteered by computer for greaterprecision and repeatability ofmaneuvers. The programmedflight track typically includes anautomatic landing.

It is only when the aircraft goesNULLO that a human never againflies aboard the aircraft. Theacronym for "not under live localoperator," and Latin for "zero"(signifying the number of crewmembers onboard), NULLO is thedrone equivalent of being placedon death row. For the QF-16,conversion to NULLO status is asimple modification.

Cejas explains, "About the only

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thing we have to add is a couple ofactuators: one actuator to latch thecanopy when [there is] no pilot in[the cockpit], and one for emergencygear extension if [controllers] have toblow it down [should the landinggear fail to properly deploy]." Theoxygen bottle is also removed,replaced by the warhead of an AIM-9 missile, the active ingredient in theflight termination system. In event amalfunction renders the aircraftuncontrollable, the terminationsystem is used to destroy theaircraft.

DESTROYED FOR THE GREATERGOODWhether due to malfunction or atthe conclusion of a flawless mission,all FSATs share the same fate. Thesedrones are destined to be destroyedin this crucial test process so thattomorrow's U.S. and Alliedwarfighters can live.

Many of the contractors workingon the program are former militarypersonnel who flew or maintained F-16s in their service careers. "They'veenjoyed getting these old birds back

in the air and take a lot of pride [inthe refurbishments]," Cejas states.Yet he acknowledges that the vetsoften have mixed feelings about theprogram: "They hate to see theirairplanes get shot up, but also see itas a final tribute. These airplaneshave pretty much finished theiruseful lives."

For instance, Boeing test pilot andformer U.S. Air Force F-16 pilotJason Clements helped prepare thefirst test QF-16 for its final flight.Clements aptly refers to theexperience as "a little bitter sweet."

GOING OUT IN STYLEF-16 aficionados can take comfort inknowing the program also will helpextend the service life of latermodels of the Fighting Falcon.Having thoroughly explored theaircraft's avionics and electricalsystems, Boeing has developedconcepts for upgrading the avionicssystem in the current fleet; thecompany is talking to the U.S. AirForce about options for an avionicsmodification program.

"The [U.S.] Air Force is looking at

potential software and hardwareupgrades that can make [the F-16] amore capable, safer product downthe road," Cejas says. He cites anenhanced capability of dealing withloss of communication among thepotential improvements. "I thinkthere's a lot of [upgrade] potentialfor a lot of jets," the engineerpredicts.

In addition to the U.S. Air Force,the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps,and U.S. Navy also will use the QF-16 to evaluate their ownweapons systems. Meanwhile,Boeing hopes a follow-on contractwill boost total production up to 210QF-16s over the next 10 to 15 years.

As for his own role in the F-16transformation and its possibleoffshoots, Cejas comments, "This isthe epitome of my career, this is whyI became an engineer" He adds,perhaps all too appropriately, "To beable to take this airplane and figureit out and make it work, it's been justa blast."

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Military radios areemployed both for voicecommunications and for

transmitting and receiving data.While a wide range of programsand waveforms are utilized inthese communications, militaryradios for rotorcraft have a numberof distinct design characteristics.Innovation in this realm is primarilybeing driven by the need toincrease the volume of voice anddata communications available tocrew members. It also is

expanding the use of relativelynew mediums, such as satellitecommunications (SATCOM), andnewer forms of CommunicationsSecurity (COMSEC).

Like most radio systemscurrently in use, both military andcivilian aircraft radios are now"software defined." That is, theradio automatically performs manykey functions, such as frequencytuning, previously requiringmanual adjustments by a radiooperator.

Military software-defined radiosemploy various programs

designed to optimizethe hardware toperform certainfunctions. Forinstance, thesoftware mayoptimize the radio'stransmission power,how it transmits itscommunicationstraffic and,

important for amilitary radio,

select theCOMSEC

cryptosecurity (signal encryption)that the radio will employ toprevent the aircraft's transmissionsfrom being intercepted byunauthorized parties.

In addition, different radios areset up to receive variouswaveforms available for air-to-airand air-to-groundcommunications. Today, state-of-the-art military helicopter radiosare available from a host ofsuppliers in Europe, Israel, and theUnited States.

EUROPEAN EFFORTSEuropean offerings include thoseof Rohde and Schwarz of Germany.This company offers the M3ARfamily of very high frequency (VHF)airborne radios, operating at 30 to174 megahertz, as well as ultrahigh frequency (UHF) models,operating at 225 to 400megahertz. Such radios utilize theHAVE QUICK-I/II and SATURNwaveforms.

The HAVE QUICK-I/II waveformemploys slow-frequency hopping:the radio changes its frequency ina pseudo-random sequenceseveral hundred times a second.The SATURN randomly changes itsfrequency several thousand timesa second. A decoding key isrequired to effectively listen totransmissions, but neitherwaveform is inherently encryptedand generally is used with anencryption device to increasesecurity. HAVE QUICK-I/II is usedextensively by the U.S. armedforces, particularly for air-to-ground communications as well asshort-range air-to-aircommunications. The NorthAtlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) makes extensive use ofthe SATURN waveform for bothair-to-air and air-to-groundcommunications.

While the M3AR family ofradios can host U.S. and NATO-

CREW MEMBERS ABOARD MILITARY HELICOPTERS WORKCLOSELY WITH OTHER AIRCRAFT CREWS AND WITH

PERSONNEL ON THE GROUND. AND THE RADIOS THEYUSE MUST HAVE SPECIFIC, STATE-OF-THE-ART DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS

BY THOMAS WITHINGTON

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AVIATION AFTERMARKET DEFENSE | WINTER 2014/15 WWW.ABDONLINE.COM

Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has developed the Global Link airborne radiospecifically to handle data communications. It is capable of handling data rates of up to 2megabits per second. Image courtesy of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

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standard waveforms, these radiosystems also can be programmedwith national equivalents, such asGermany's SECOS frequency-hopping waveform. SECOS can beused for data communications,transmitting at rates of up to 16kilobits per second for this purpose.The Rohde and Schwarz MR6000Rand MR6000L radios are intended forfixed-wing aircraft, and the MR6000Ais designed to equip militaryhelicopters. The latter model is usedon board the Airbus Helicopters EC-665UHT Tiger attack helicoptersoperated by the Heeresfliegertruppe(German Army Aviation).

Another company developingsuch equipment is French defenseelectronics specialists Thales, whichmakes its NextWave radio formilitary helicopter users. Like theM3AR family, NextWave supportsHAVE QUICK-I/II and SATURN,company-developed waveformssuch as GeoMUX, and otherwaveforms that may be used by non-NATO forces.

According to Christophe Dress,Communications, Navigation, andIdentification Marketing Director atThales, GeoMUX "cansimultaneously transmit voice anddata traffic, and has a Blue ForceTracking capability." (Blue ForceTracking refers to the cartographicpresentation of the positions offriendly troops on the helicopter'smap.)

Dress describes the company'sLX-16 waveform: "This can carry 250kilobits per second of data, althoughthis can be increased to 750."Operating in UHF, LX-16 cantransmit voice communications,typed messages, and also "trackdata," namely, depictions of friendlyand hostile aircraft on radar.NextWave outfits NH Industries'sNH-90TTH/NFH medium-lift utilityand maritime support helicoptersused by Belgium, France, theNetherlands, and Spain, amongothers.

Thales is currently working on the

next generation of military helicopterradios, which will supersedeNetxtWave. At the heart of its effortsis the CONTACT program, anoverarching modernization of theradio systems used by France acrossits Armée de Terre (French Army),Armée de l'Air (French Air Force),and Marine Nationale (French Navy)for communications. The CONTACTprogram commenced in 2011 withThales as the prime contractor; aspart of this contract, the firm isdeveloping a new airborne radio.

The CONTACT radio will carrythe new ESSOR (European Secure

SOftware defined Radio) waveformthat is being developed by Finland,France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, andSweden. ESSOR aims to develop awaveform all of its users can employfor ground-to-groundcommunication and air-to-groundcommunications. The goal is to

improve the ability of these nationsto operate together when deployedon combined military operations.The CONTACT radio and the ESSORwaveform are expected to becomeavailable by the end of the decade.

ISRAELI RADIOSWhile most radios surveyed in thisarticle can perform voice and datacommunications, Rafael AdvancedDefense Systems of Israel haschosen to prioritize datacommunications with its Global Linkmilitary helicopter radio. This isbased on the fact that the ability to

move data around battlefields isincreasingly important: armiesemploy unmanned aerial vehicles(UAVs) to take digital images, andthese images must be shared almostinstantaneously with air forces thatmay be tasked with defendingagainst or attacking hostile forces

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The goal is to improve the ability of these nations to operate together when deployed on combined military operations. The CONTACT

radio and the ESSOR waveform are expected tobecome available by the end of the decade.

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depicted in the images.According to Ron R., Director

of Command, Control,Communications, and Intelligenceat Rafael Advanced DefenseSystems, the Global Link radio isable to handle data rates as fast as2 megabytes per second. (Rafaelhas a policy of not revealing thefull name of employees for securityreasons.) The ability to carry suchhigh data rates dramaticallyincreases the volume of dataavailable to helicopter pilots.

Ron stresses, "This is not avoice radio, although it couldperform some voice over Internetprotocol communications." Thiswould be done in a similar fashionto the civilian Skype Internettelephone service. At the time ofthis writing, Rafael was completingthe installation of Global Link onthe Colombian Army's SikorskyUH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.

U.S. INNOVATIONSThe armed forces of the UnitedStates are in the process ofperforming an ongoingmodernization of their militaryradios, including those used bytheir helicopters. As part of thiseffort, Northrop Grumman andRaytheon have joined forces todevelop the AN/ZRC-2 Small

Airborne Radio.The AN/ZRC-2 is designed to

provide SATCOM, along withconventional UHF. Other usablewaveforms include the MobileUser Objective System (MUOS), anarrowband SATCOM waveformthat is being introduced across theU.S. military. The use of SATCOMwaveforms provides militarypersonnel on the ground and inthe air with the ability to performlong-range, over-the-horizon

communications. (VHF and UHFradio transmission are limited to aline-of-sight range, whereasSATCOM enables communicationsacross the globe.)

Other waveforms to be carriedby the AN/ZRC-2 include theWideband Networking Waveform(WNW) used to move largequantities of data around thebattlefield, and the Soldier RadioWaveform (SRW) used by troopson the ground for non-widebandcommunications. U.S. Army aircraftthat are expected to receive the

AN/ZRC-2 include the Boeing AH-64D/E Apache Longbow/Guardian attack helicopter and theBoeing CH-47D/F Chinook heavy-lift rotorcraft.

Another U.S.-based supplier ofradios for military helicopters isRockwell Collins. Its offeringsinclude the AN/ARC-210 andAN/ARC-220. Both of these radioscarry National Security Agency(NSA) Type-1 cryptography.Waveforms carried by theAN/ARC-210 include the SRW.According to Mike Jones, RockwellCollins's Vice President andGeneral Manager forCommunication and Navigation,the MUOS waveform also is beingintegrated into the radio.

Export versions of the AN/ARC-210 are available withoutType-1 cryptography in the form ofthe RT-8100 and 629-F23 radiofamilies. Each radio in these seriesdiffers in regard to the level ofsophistication.

In U.S. service, the

AN/ARC-210 and AN/ARC-220radios are carried by a number ofrotorcraft, including U.S. MarineCorps Sikorsky MH-60R/S medium-lift utility and MH-53L/K heavy-lifthelicopters and Bell-Boeing CV-22C Osprey tilt-rotor. The radioalso is used by the U.S. Air ForceHH-60G Pave Low combat searchand rescue helicopters and MV-22Osprey Special Forces aircraft.

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Rockwell Collins's AN/ARC-210 airborne radio hosts arange of waveforms to assist air-to-groundcommunications, along with NSA Type-1 encryption forsecurity. Export versions of the radio without Type-1encryption also are available.

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Airborne Technologies carries a very large inventory specializing in C-130 structural aircraft parts. The many years of experience in providingspares for this aircraft has brought forth an inventory comprising thousandsof items, many of which Airborne has found to be the most often requiredfor normal maintenance and/or overhaul.

Airborne Technologies Inc.www.airbornetech.com

999 Avenida AcasoCamarillo, CA 93012

805-389-3700

805-389-3708

Paul Siano

[email protected]

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Contact:

Email:

American Valley Aviation provides best value solutions to its global customer base.As a leading supplier for aerospace support equipment, customers can expect arange of options to meet their specifc support equipment requirements such asnew-manufacture, re-manufacture, repair services and spares support. Thecompany is a Lockheed Martin C-130 B-H Certified Parts Licensee and LockheedMartin C-130 B-H Approved Repair Center, Lockheed Martin Licensee for P-3Support Equipment and Lockheed Martin Approved Supplier for F-16 SupportEquipment. The company is also ISO 9001: 2008 Registered.

American Valley Aviation, Inc. www.avamro.net

550 Orion Way

Quincy, CA 95971

530-283-0711

530-283-4247

[email protected]

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Derco Aerospace, Inc. provides worldwide logistics support and components formilitary and commercial aircraft. Derco maintains one of the largest sparesinventories in the industry. Derco’s services include: spares management, overhauland repair, aircraft sales and leasing, technical data and reliability management,engineering assistance, training, field service, in-country support and integration ofmajor modification programs. Derco Aerospace, Inc. is an FAA-Certified, OEM-Authorized, and Lockheed Martin C-130 B-H Approved Repair Center for overhaulof components and accessories.

Derco Aerospace, Inc.www.dercoaerospace.com

8000 West Tower Avenue.

Milwaukee, WI 53223

414-355-3066

414-355-7770

[email protected]

Address:

Phone:

Repairs:

Email:

For over 59 years, Frazier Aviation Inc. has been a versatile componentmanufacturer offering a diversity of services including sheet metal workand overhaul and repair. It was a founding members of the HologramProducts Program and is an approved manufacturer for all ofLockheed's facilities. The company is AS9100 certified and also a PSIDsupplier to Boeing.

Frazier Aviation, Inc.www.frazieraviation.com

445 North Fox St.,San Frenando, CA 91340

818-898-1998

[email protected]

Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

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INDUSTRY’S LEADING C-130 PROVIDERS

STRUCTURAL FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY

MANUFACTURING

¥ LOCKHEED MARTIN HOLOGRAM PRODUCTS PROGRAM LICENSEE FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF C-130 ITEMS

¥ LARGE INVENTORY OF C-130 PARTS AND ASSEMBLIES

¥ PRECISION MACHINING & SHEET METAL FABRICATION

Ph: 805.389.3700 ¥ Fax: 805.389.3708 www.airbornetech.com

MANUFACTURING C-130 STRUCTURAL PARTS & ASSEMBLIES FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS

Keep It Airborne

999 Avenida Acaso ¥ P.O. Box 2210 ¥ Camarillo, CA 93012

AS9100 Rev.C:2009/ISO 9001:2008 registered

550 Orion Way, Quincy, CA 95971 • Ph: (530) 283-0711 • Fax: (530) 283-4247e-mail: [email protected] • www.avamro.net

Aircraft Systems Test Sets• P-3 Flap Asymmetry Test Set• P-3 Brake Bleed Kit• C-130/P-3 Prop Sling• P-3 Pylon Test Set

Ground Support Equipment• Engineering / Logistics Engineering• Design & Development• Manufacture & Remanufacture• Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul• Performance Based Logistics (PBL)• Supply Chain Management (SCM) • P-3/C-130 Peculiar Support Equipment

Spares• New and Servicable Spare Parts• Repairable Components• Consumable Components• Hardware, Wiring, and Connectors• Consumable Materials

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND TOOLING SPECIALISTS

ISO 9001:2008

NEW MANUFACTURE • REMANUFACTURE • REPAIRC-130 • F-16 • P-3 • S-3 • F-35

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Lockheed Martin Global Supply Chain Services210 Industrial Park Rd, Ste 120Johnstown, PA 15904Tel: 814-262-4483

Aero Components5124 Kaltenbrun Rd, Ft. Worth, TX 76119 Tel: 817-572-3003

Aero Engineering & Mfg. Co.28217 Avenue CrockerValencia, CA 91355Tel: 661-295-0875

Airborne Technologies Inc.999 Avenida AcasoCamarillo, CA 93012Ph: 805-389-3700

American Valley Aviation, Inc.550 Orion Way,Quincy, CA 95971Tel: 530-283-7298

Frazier Aviation445 North Fox St,San Fernando, CA 91340Tel: 818-898-1998

GKN Aerospace Bandy MachiningPO Box 7716 Burbank, CA 91054Tel: 818-846-9020

GKN Aerospace Svcs- CowesFerry Road-East Cowes Isle of Wright PO32 6RA -UKTel: +44(0) 1983- 294101

Heroux Devtek Inc.755, Thurber St. Longueuil,Québec, Canada J4H 3N2 Tel: (450) 679-5454

International Precision, Inc.9526 Vassar Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91313Tel: 818-882-3933

Kitco Defense1625 N.1100 WestSpringville, UT 84663Tel: 801-489-2019

Loos & Co., Inc.1 Cable Rd, Pomfret, CT 06258Tel: 800-533-5667

Nor-Ral, Inc.164 Hickory Springs Ind DrCanyon, GA 30115Tel: 770-720-0526 ext. 274

PPG Aerospace Transparencies1719 Highway 72EHuntsville AL 35804Tel: 256-851-1008

Professional Welding Services, 78-82 Cobham Rd, Ferndown Industirla Estate,Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7RW UK44 (0) 1202-895-080

Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc.4806 West Taft RdLiverpool, NY 13088Tel: 315-451-3928

Williams Aerospace & Mfg.2820 Via Orange WaySpring Valley, CA 91978Tel: 619-660-6220

Aeroworx, Inc.2565 West 237th StTorrance, CA 90505310-891-0300

American Valley Aviation550 Orion Way, Quincy, CA 95971Tel: 530-283-7268

Derco Repair Services, Inc.8065 West Fairlane Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53223Tel: 414-355-7770

Four Star AccessoryOverhaul, Inc.7711 New Market St. S.W.Tumwater, WA 98501Tel: 360-956-0800

Heroux Devtek Inc.755, Thurber St. Longueuil, Québec, Canada J4H 3N2 Tel: 450-679-5454

Kearsley Airways, Ltd.Romeera House, Stansted Airport, Essex CM24 1QL, UKTel: 44 (0)1279 871000

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics -GSCS210 Industrial Park Rd Ste 120,Johnstown, PA 15904Tel: 814-262-4516

* MHD-Rockland16791 Hymus Blvd. Kirkland, Quebec, H9H 3L4 Tel: 410-451-0969

AMMROC - Advanced MilitaryMaintenance, Repair, OverhaulCenterPO Box 46450, Abu Dhabi, UAEPh. 971-2-505-7237

Airod Sdn. BhdLocked Bag 4004; Pejabat Pos Kampung Tunku, 47309 Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaTel: 603-746-3334/3344

Cascade Aerospace1337 Townline Road,Abbotsford, BC Canda V2T 6E1Tel: 604-557-2541

DENEL (PTY) Ltd.PO Box 11, Kempton Park,1620, Rep. of South AfricaTel: 27 (11) 927-4575

Empresa Nacional de Aero.Avenida Jose Miguel Carrera11087; Paradero 36 1/2,Comuna de El BosqueSantiago - ChileTel: 56-2-383-1919

Fabrica Argentina de Aviones(FADEA)Brig. General San Martin SAAv. Fuerza Aerea Argentina5500, 5010 CordobaRepublic of ArgentinaTel: 54-351-466-8740, ext 2412

Hellenic Aerospace Industry Tangara, POB 23, GR-320 09, Schimatari, GreeceTel: 30-262-5 3121/2141

Marshall AerospaceThe Airport, Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UKTel: 44-1223-373737

OGMA2615 Alverca, PortugalTel: 351-1-958-1000

Sabena Technics - BrusselsBldg. 24B/304, 1930 Zaventem, BelgiumTel: 32-2-723-4958

Sabena Technic - BODAeroport de Bordeaux-Merignac,19 rue Marcel IssartierCS 50 008, 33693 Merignac Cedex, FranceTel: 33-556-55.22.66

ST Aerospace Eng. Pte. Ltd.540 Airport Rd, Paya Lebar,Singapore 539938 Tel: 65-382-7846

Turkish Air Force (TurAF)2nd Air Supply andMaintenance Center, Kayseri,TurkeyTel: 90-352-351-21-06 ext 5091

AIROD Sdn. BhdLocked Bag 4004Pejabat Pos Kampung Tunku47309 Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaTel: +603 7846 5112

Rolls-Royce Engine Services -Oakland, Inc.7200 Earhart RoadOakland, CA 94621USATel: (510) 615-5033

Standard Aero, Canada33 Allen Dyne RoadWinnipeg, MB R3H 1A1Tel: 204-318-7755

Turbopower, LLC14820 N. W. 60th AveMiami Lakes, FL 33014Tel: 305-423-2321

Vector Aerospace International Fleetlands, Fareham Road,Building 140, GosportHampshire, PO13 0AA UK Tel:+44 (0)2392 946342

Cascade Aerospace1337 Townline Rd, Abbotsford,BC Canda V2T 6E1Tel: 604-557-2541

Marshall AerospaceThe Airport, Cambridge, CB5 8RX, UKTel: 44-1223-373737

Courtesy of Lockheed Martin.

CERTIFIED PARTS LICENSEES

HOLOGRAM PRODUCTS PROGRAM

INDUSTRY’S LEADING C-130 PROVIDERS

APPROVED REPAIR CENTERS

AUTHORIZED C-130 QEC SERVICECENTERS

AUTHORIZED C-130J HEAVYMAINTENANCE CENTERS

AUTHORIZED C-130 HERCULESSERVICE CENTERS

LICENSED DISTRIBUTORS

*Inclusion in this list does not in any way imply that the companies listed are “Distributors” for Lockheed Martin for this program. Updated June 16, 2014

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Lockheed Martin Authorized P-3 Service Centers & P-3 Certified Parts Providers

In operation since 1959, there areapproximately 223 P-3 aircraft in existence,operated by the US, Canada, Brazil, Chile,Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Germany,Greece, Pakistan, Korea, Japan, Taiwan,Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.

Some primary past and current aircraftmaintenance issues include: Fatigue LifeManagement; Center Wing Replacement;Zone 5 modifications and Outer WingAssembly replacement.

P-3 ORIONP-3 ORION

Blue Aerospace6501-B Nob Hill Rd.Tamarac, FL 33321954-718-4404

Kellstrom Industries3701 Flamingo Rd.Miramar, FL 33027954-538-2164

Aero Engineering &Manufacturing28217 Avenue CrockerValencia, CA 91355-1249661-295-0815

Beacon Industries1814 Woody Rd.Dallas, TX 75253-4932972-557-3494

Grace Electronics20 Peachtree Ct.Holbrook, NY 11741631-699-0131

IMP AerostructuresPO Box 10Amherst, Nova Scotia,Canada902-667-1610

IMP Electronic Systems3101 Hammonds Plains Rd.Hammonds Plains, NovaScotia, Canada B3Z 1H7902-835-4433

Snowline Aerospace4261 Business Dr.Cameron Park, CA 95682877-537-0222

Williams Aerospace &Manufacturing2820 Via Orange Way, Suite GSpring Valley, CA 91978619-660-6220

Australian Aerospace, Ltd.C/-Post OfficeRAAF Base RichmondNSW, 2755 AustraliaTel: 61-2-4588 5087

IMP Group, Ltd.2651 Dutch Village RoadHalifax, Nova ScotiaCanadaTel: 902-873-2250

Rolls-Royce Engine Services- OaklandOakland InternationalAirport7200 Earhart Road Oakland, CA 94621-4504Tel: 510-635-1095

Sigma Aerospace Ltd.12 Imperial Way, CroydonSurrey, CR9 4LE, EnglandTel: 44-1-181-688-7777

Standard Aero3525 General HudnellSan Antonio, TX 78226Tel: 210-334-6000

Wood Group Turbopower,LLCPOC: Steven Vernier14820 N. W. 60th AveMiami Lakes, FL 33014Tel: 305-423-2321

*Inclusion in this list does not in any way implythat the companies listed are “Distributors” forLockheed Martin for this program.

Updated May 24, 2013

Courtesy of Lockheed Martin.

CERTIFIED PARTS AUTHORIZEDDISTRIBUTORS

AUTHORIZED P-3 ORION QECREPAIR CENTERS

AUTHORIZED P-3 ORION SERVICECENTERS

CERTIFIED PARTSMANUFACTURERS

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Firms that specialize in parts for Transports

Distribution / Manufacturing / Repairs

QUICK REFERENCE:

TRANSPORTRANSPORTSTS

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ACCESSORIES & ACCESSORY OVERHAUL - TRANSPORT

AERO PRECISION INDUSTRIES,LLC.201 Lindbergh Ave Livermore CA 94551 925-455-9900www.aeroprecision.com FAX: 925-455-9901

AIR PARTS & SUPPLY CO.12840 SW 84th Ave. Rd. Miami FL 33156Contact: Sheri Murray 305-235-5401

FAX: [email protected] www.apscomiami.com

AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.999 Avenida Acaso Camarillo CA 93012 805-389-3700Contact: Gary Ferris FAX: 805-389-3708

Repair Station #WY2R283LP.O. Box 2210 Camarillo CA 93011

[email protected]

CHARLOTTE AIRCRAFT CORP.7705 E. Harris Blvd. Charlotte NC 28227Contact: Jenks Caldwell, Jr. 704-537-0212

[email protected] FAX: 704-537-791016641 Airport Rd. Maxton NC 28364 910-844-5775Contact: Millard E. Hall FAX: 910-844-5705Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25555 Charlotte NC 28229

CONSOLIDATED AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CO.,INC.

55 Raynor Ave. Ronkonkoma NY 11779 631-981-7700Contact: Steve Matza (President) FAX: 631-981-7706

Toll Free: 800-422-6300In California: Contact: Rich Noll [email protected] FAA#GI1R167K

Pacific Sky Supply, Inc.8230 San Fernando Rd. Sun Valley CA 91352FAX: 818-767-6278 818-768-3700

www.pacsky.com Contact: Emilio [email protected] FAA Repair Station #QQPR566K

R & B AIRCRAFT SUPPLY INC.6848 Farmdale Ave. N. Hollywood CA 91605Repair Station #ZW3R039M 818-764-3910

FAX: [email protected] Contact: Max Meredith

ACTUATORS

AAR AIRCRAFT COMPONENT SERVICES-NEW YORK

747 Zeckendorf Blvd. Garden City NY 11530www.aarcorp.com 516-222-9000

Contact: Kristian Norheim FAX: 516-357-2709New York [email protected]

Aventure Int’l Aviation Services108 International Drive Peachtree City GA 30269www.aventureaviation.com 770-632-7930

FAX: 770-632-7931Contact: Vic Daniel [email protected]




DIMO Corp.44-A Southgate Blvd. New Castle DE 19720Contact: Sohrab Naghshineh 302-324-8100

www.dimo.net FAX: 302-324-8277Frazier Aviation, Inc.

445 North Fox Street San Fernando CA 91340FAX: 818-837-9546 818-898-1998

FAA Repair Station #QN3R795L & JAA #5409www.frazieraviation.com

Heroux Devtek Inc.755 Thurber Ave. Longueul, QC Canada J4H3N2FAX: 450-679-4554 450-679-5454

Contact: Jean Gravel www.herouxdevtek.com

[email protected] Guidance and Navigation Corp

Astronautics Corporation of America2858 US Highway 70W Black Mountain NC 28711 USAFAX: 828-686-5764 828-350-5300

MHD-ROCKLAND INC.205 Brunswick, Blvd. Suite 100, Pointe-Claire, Québec,Canada H9R 1A5 514-453-1632Contact: Bryan Dollimore FAX: 514-425-5801

Moog, Inc.Seneca & Jamison Rd. East Aurora NY 14052FAX: 716-687-7643 716-687-4331www.moog.com Contact: Jeff Markel

[email protected] Fluid Controls

4806 W. Taft Rd. Liverpool NY 13088 315-451-3928www.tactair.com FAX: 315-451-8919

AIRBORNE FIREFIGHTING - MAFFS

AMERICAN VALLEY AVIATION550 Orion Way Quincy CA 95971 530-283-0711

FAX: 530-283-4247

AIRFRAME/AIRFRAME PARTS &

Aero Kool Corporation1495 SE 10th Ave. Hialeah FL 33010 305-887-6912www.aerokool.com FAX: 305-885-2828

Toll Free: 800-458-4255

ACCESSORIES & ACCESSORYOVERHAUL

Aero Component Engineering - Quality Management System

ISO9001:2008 AS9001 Rev. C Certificate Number 0213-255-A, Feb 2013

818-841-9258 • Fax: 818-841-234228887 Industry Drive, Valencia, CA 91355www.aerocomponent.com

Q U A L I T Y P R O D U C T S • S H O R T L E A D T I M E S • C O M P E T I T I V E P R I C I N G • E X P E R I E N C E

MANUFACTURERS &DISTRIBUTORS OFMANUFACTURERS &DISTRIBUTORS OFHOSE ASSEMBLIES & COUPLINGS

Our goal is to continually improve to add value toour customers by manufacturing high quality andcompetitively-priced aerospace products withshort lead times.

RUBBER • TEFLON • METAL

c e l e b r a t i n g 5 0 y e a r s i n b u s i n e s s

AIRFRAME & AIRFRAME PARTSOVERHAUL

AIRBORNE FIREFIGHTING - MAFFS

ACTUATORS

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Air Spares Incorporated609 No. Levee Rd Puyallup WA 98371 253-286-2525SITA: SEASAXD FAX: 253-286-2526

www.airspares.com Contact: Dave [email protected]



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] Ducting Repair

101 Hunters Circle Forney TX 75126 972-552-9000FAX: 972-552-4504

www.acdri.com [email protected] AEROSPACE CORPORATION

6400 S.E. 59th Street Oklahoma City OK 73135www.arinc.com/defense 405-605-7184

FAX: 405-601-6029Contact: Alex Thagard [email protected]

CASCADE AEROSPACE - An Operating unit of IMPAerospace and Defence

1337 Townline Road, Abbotsford BC Canada V2T 6E1604-850-7372

www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655CHARLOTTE AIRCRAFT CORP.

7705 E. Harris Blvd. Charlotte NC 28227Contact: Jenks Caldwell, Jr. 704-537-0212

FAX: [email protected]

16641 Airport Rd. Maxton NC 28364 910-844-5775Contact: Millard E. Hall FAX: 910-844-5705Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25555 Charlotte NC 28229

Defense Technology Equipment, Inc.45681 Oakbrook Ct., Unit 107-111 Sterling VA 20166FAX: 703-766-1701 703-766-1700

www.defense-tech.com [email protected] Contact: Frank Benzaria

Floats & Fuel Cells(FFC)4010 Pilot Drive, Ste: #103 Memphis TN 38118www.ffcfuelcells.com 901-794-8431Toll Free: 800-647-6148 FAX: 901-842-7135

FAA Repair Station #TH4R544MContact: Kevin Brewer

[email protected] Aviation, Inc.



IMP AerospaceHalifax Stanfield Intl Airport

557 Barnes Rd. Enfield, Nova Scotia Canada B2T 1K3www.impaerospace.com 902-873-2250

FAX: 902-873-2290Contact Carl Kumpicemail: [email protected]

KELLSTROM INDUSTRIES3701 Flamingo Rd. Miramar FL 33027 954-538-2448

FAX: 954-538-3210www.kellstrom.com

Contact: Hayley [email protected]

QUALITY AVIATION INC.15042 Whittram Ave. Fontana CA 92335www.qaviation.com 909-829-3031

FAX: 909-350-3630Contact: Ron Typer [email protected]



TIMCO Aviation Services623 Radar Rd. Greensboro NC 27410 386-623-5008www.timco.aero FAX: 336-665-9011

ALTERNATORS




AUXILIARY POWER UNITS & APUSOVERHAUL



FAX: [email protected]: Max Meredith

AVIONICS & AVIONICS OVERHAUL

ARINC AEROSPACE CORPORATION6400 S.E. 59th Street Oklahoma City OK 73135www.arinc.com/defense 405-605-7184




ALTERNATORS


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ASP Avionics NV/SAVliegplein 2 Bus 1 Genk Belgium B-3600FAX: +3289386659 +3289384345

www.asp-avionics.com Contact: Vande VoordeCASCADE AEROSPACE - An Operating unit of IMPAerospace and Defence


www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655DAC International

6702 McNeil Drive Austin TX USA 78729512-331-5323

DERCO AEROSPACE, INC.8065 West Fairlane Milwaukee WI 53223www.dercoaerospace.com 414-355-3066

[email protected] FAX: 414-355-6129Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225

Northrop Grumman Corporation19382 Baywatch Lane Huntington Beach CA 92646www.northropgrumman.com 818-715-3290

FAX: 818-598-2089Pacific Propeller Inc.

PO Box 1187, 5802 S. 228th Street Kent WA 98032www.pacprop.com 253-872-7767

FAX: 253-872-6557Contact: Al Hayward [email protected]

FAA CRS# NQ3R719L /P3 BLADE MANUFATURER

BEARINGS

Dixie AerospaceSuite 100, 560 Atlanta S. Pkwy. Atlanta GA 30349Telex: 542141 SITA: ATLDBXD 404-348-8100Toll Free: 800-241-8471 FAX: 404-763-2577www.dixieaerospace.com [email protected]

MECANEX USA INC119 White Oak Drive Berlin CT 06037 860-828-6531www.mecanexusa.com FAX: 860-828-6533

Contact: Patricia [email protected]

MIRAJ CORPORATION345 Route 17, P.O. Box 70 Hasbrouck Heights NJ07604 201-288-8877Contact: Fred Scheps - Sales Mgr. FAX: 201-288-7356

www.mirajcorp.com [email protected]

CABLE FITTINGS



LOOS & COMPANY INC.Wire Rope Division

1 Cable Rd. Pomfret CT 06258 860-928-7981www.loosco.com FAX: 860-928-6167

Toll Free: 800-533-5667900 Industrial Blvd Naples FL 33942 239-321-5667

CABLE & WIRE



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] AEROSPACE CORPORATION



Canfield Electronics, Inc.90 Remington Blvd. Ronkonkoma NY 11779Contact: Ray Zaun 631-585-4100

www.canfieldelectronics.com FAX: [email protected]

Cobham Antenna Systems, Inc.596 Lowell Street Methuen MA 01844 978-557-2497www.cobham.com FAX: 978-557-2800

Joy Leuis [email protected] Cable Company

253 Monument Rd. Hinsdale NH 03451 603-256-3136FAX: 603-256-6003





FAX: 818-598-2089

CONNECTORS

Avnet Electro Air400 Franklin Road Ste 260 Marietta GA 30067em.avnet.com/electroair 800-241-7530

Contact: Beth Boedeker FAX: [email protected]

BENCHMARK CONNECTOR CORP.4501 N.W. 103rd Ave Sunrise FL 33351Contact: Wayne Nelson 954-746-9929Toll Free: 800-896-7153 FAX: 954-746-9448

[email protected]



Connector Distribution Corp.2985 E.Harcourt St. Rancho Dominguez CA 90221www.cdc-online.com 310-632-2466Toll Free: 800-421-5840 FAX: 310-632-5413

** Inventory Avialable on abdonline.comElectronic Expediters, Inc.

3700 Via Pescador Camarillo CA USA 93012Contact: Ira Berns 805-987-7171

FAX: 805-987-3344www.expediters.com [email protected]

H S Electronics, Inc.P.O. Box 126010, 1665 W. 33rd Place Hialeah FL33012 305-821-5802

FAX: 800-823-6691Contact: Larry Campbell/Paola-Cara


QUICK REFERENCE: TRANSPORTS

SERVICE AS FASTAS THE PLANES WE

SUPPORTF4/F5/F16

15042 Whittram AveFontana, CA 92335

Ph: 909-829-3031 • Fax: 909-350-3630www.qaviation.com

A leader in the aerospaceinnovative concept ofone stop shoppingfor militaryaerospacerequirements

F-4/J7

9 • F-5

& T-38/J8

5 • F-16

/F100 &

F110 •

OV-10

/T76 • E

-3/TF33

• E-2/

T56 • K

C-135/J

57 & TF33

S-61/T58

• CH-53

/T64 • A

-4/J5

2 • A-7/

TF41 • C

-130 &

P-3/T56

CABLE FITTINGS

CABLE & WIRE

BEARINGS

CONNECTORS

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www.hselectronics.com [email protected] USA INC

119 White Oak Drive Berlin CT 06037 860-828-6531www.mecanexusa.com FAX: 860-828-6533

Contact: Patricia Saglimbeni [email protected] CORPORATION

345 Route 17, P.O. Box 70 Hasbrouck Heights NJ07604 201-288-8877Contact: Fred Scheps - Sales Mgr. FAX: 201-288-7356

www.mirajcorp.com [email protected] Grumman Corporation

19382 Baywatch Lane Huntington Beach CA 92646www.northropgrumman.com 818-715-3290

FAX: 818-598-2089

DIALS, OVERLAYS, PANELS



Ducommun Technologies, Inc.23301 S. Wilmington Ave. Carson CA 90745FAX: 310-513-7298 310-513-7200

ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICCOMPONENTS



FAX: 516-357-2709Contact: Kristian Norheim

New York [email protected] VALLEY AVIATION

550 Orion Way Quincy CA 95971 530-283-0711FAX: 530-283-4247


FAX: 405-601-6029Contact: Alex Thagard

[email protected] Corp of America

4115 N Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee WI 53209FAX: 414-447-8231 414-449-4000

Austin Aerotech, Inc.2005 Windy Terrace Cedar Park TX USA 78613-3507Contact: Jeff Bruns 512-335-6000

FAX: 512-335-0541AV-TECH INDUSTRIES, INC.

P.O. Box 200366 Arlington TX 76006 817-640-4031www.av-techind.com FAX: 817-649-1355Shipping: 1180 Corporate Drive W. Arlington TX 76006

Avionics Specialist, Inc.3833 Premier Ave. Memphis TN 38118 901-362-9700

FAX: 901-375-8310Contact: Roger Dahler Repair Station #PK4R443M

[email protected]


FAX: 770-799-4945Contact: Beth Boedeker [email protected]


[email protected]



www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655Cobham Antenna Systems, Inc.

596 Lowell Street Methuen MA 01844 978-557-2497www.cobham.com FAX: 978-557-2800

Joy Leuis [email protected] AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CO.,INC.



Marine Air Supply Co., Inc.5330 Spectrum Dr. Frederick MD 21703 301-631-8400www.marineairsupply.com FAX: 301-631-8425Mailing Address:PO Box 245 Kensington MD [email protected]

Marine Air Supply Co., Inc.In Florida FL Toll Free: 800-678-6085



Nell-Joy Industries, Inc.8 Reith St. Copiague NY 11726 631-842-8989www.nelljoy.com FAX: 631-842-8040

SENSOR SYSTEMS INC.8929 Fullbright Ave. Chatsworth CA 91311www.sensorantennas.com 818-341-5366

FAX: 818-341-9059Contact: Dave [email protected]




Charlotte Aircraft Corp.*

RED

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SpaceAge Control Inc.38850 20th St. East Palmdale CA 93550www.spaceagecontrol.com 661-273-3000

FAX: 661-273-4240Symetrics Industries

1615 W. NASA Blvd Melbourne FL 32901www.symetrics.com 321-254-1500

FAX: 321-308-0796Contact: Randy Koller [email protected]

ENGINE & ENGINE PARTS




New [email protected]


American Jet Engine Co., Inc.37 West 39th St. New York NY 10018 212-398-0400

FAX: 212-398-0190Art Sloan Accessory

116 Bonanza Mine Road Sutherlin OR 97479-9767541-459-4389


FAX: 770-632-7931Contact: Vic Daniel

[email protected]

2750 Regent Blvd. Dallas TX 75261 972-586-1000www.aviall.com

Contact: Wayne [email protected]



16641 Airport Rd. Maxton NC 28364 910-844-5775Contact: Millard E. Hall FAX: 910-844-5705Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25555 Charlotte NC 28229

ISO Group Inc.7700 Technology Drive West Melbourne FL 32904www.iso-group.com Garrett Schiefer 321-773-5710


Moog, Inc.Seneca & Jamison Rd. East Aurora NY 14052FAX: 716-687-7643 716-687-4331

www.moog.com Contact: Jeff [email protected]

Pacific Sky Supply, Inc.8230 San Fernando Rd. Sun Valley CA 91352FAX: 818-767-6278 818-768-3700

www.pacsky.com Contact: Emilio [email protected] Repair Station #QQPR566K

PRATT & WHITNEY400 Main Street East Hartford CT 06108www.pw.utc.com 860-565-9654

FAX: 860-353-0447R & B AIRCRAFT SUPPLY INC.

6848 Farmdale Ave. N. Hollywood CA 91605Repair Station #ZW3R039M 818-764-3910


S3 International, LLC.6110 N Flint Road Milwaukee WI 53209-3716www.s3international.com 414-351-1506


66 A Floydville Road East Granby CT USA 06026www.simtech.com 860-653-2408

FAX: 860-653-3857

Sunrise Helicopter Inc20803 Stuebner Airline #12 Spring TX 77379www.sunrisehelicopter.com 281-251-4005

Contact Name: James Holdman FAX: [email protected]

Tactair Fluid Controls4806 W. Taft Rd. Liverpool NY 13088 315-451-3928www.tactair.com FAX: 315-451-8919

WESCO Manufacturing, Inc299 Duffy Avenue Hicksville NY 11801 516-933-1900www.wescomfginc.com FAX: 516-933-4300

ENGINE SERVICES


OGMA - Industria Aeronautica De Portugal SAAlverca do Ribatejo Alverca P-2615 PortugalFAX: 351-21-9573056 351-21-957-9055





Wood Group TurboPower, Inc.14820 NW 60TH Ave. Miami Lakes FL 33014Toll Free: 800-403-6737 305-423-2300

FAX: 305-820-0404TWX:810-848-8575 Repair Station #NE4R385M

2828 Donald Douglas Loop N. Santa Monica CA 90405FAX: 310-392-6644 310-392-8090

FASTENERS

A & M Maintenance Services, Inc.134 S.Claw Int’l Parkway, Suite 8 Bolingbrook IL60490 630-759-8130


P.O. Box 200366 Arlington TX 76006 817-640-4031www.av-techind.com FAX: 817-649-1355Shipping: 1180 Corporate Drive W. Arlington TX 76006


FAX: 631-585-4200www.canfieldelectronics.com

[email protected] Aerospace Supply, Inc.

11855 Wicks St. Sun Valley CA 91352 818-767-6867Telex: 371-7938 FAX: 818-504-2979

www.excelaero.comHC Pacific

19844 Quiroz Court Walnut CA 91789909-598-0509

Contact: Cynthia Tubal/Sylvia Sao FAX: 909-598-1411www.hcpacific.com

[email protected] ENGINEERING

9248 Eton Ave Chatsworth, CA 91311 818-786-8111Toll Free: (800) 257-4838 FAX: 818-786-8222

[email protected] USA INC




Full traceability and manufacturer’s certification of conformance available.Ask about our expedited same-day service availability.

www.BenchmarkConnector.com

e-mail: [email protected]

4501 N.W. 103 Avenue

Sunrise, Florida 33351

Phone (954) 746.9929 | Fax (954) 746.9448 | Toll-Free 1-(800) 896-7153

Providing superior service at competitive prices, with on time deliveries.

Benchmark Connector Corporation is afully Authorized Value-Added distributorfor AERO ELECTRIC CONNECTOR, INC.and ELECSYS Division of DCX-CHOL. Wecustom assemble and package a completeline of AERO/ELECSYS connectors. FromMIL-DTL-26482 Series II to MIL-DTL-38999Series, I, II, III. With ELECSYS we carrytheir complete line of FZ, FZH, FC & FCHcommercial firewall connectors.

A FRANCHISE STOCKING DISTRIBUTOR FOR AERO-ELECTRIC CONNECTOR,ELECYSY (DIV. OF DCX-CHOL), ADI AND GLENAIR.



FASTENERS

ENGINE SERVICES

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Nylok Aerospace313 Euclid Way Anaheim CA 92801 714-635-3993

FAX: 714-635-9553Standard Aero Parts

5100 Maureen Lane Moorpark CA USA [email protected] 805-531-5410

FAX: 805-531-5419Tim-Co Component Sales

Division of Jim-Co Enterprises, Inc.7001 Eton Ave. Canoga Park CA 91303

818-992-5040Contact: Jim Clarizio or “JJ” FAX: 818-340-6159

Toll Free: 800-238-4626www.tim-co.com

[email protected], INC.

35 Melville Park Road, Suite 100 Melville NY11747-3268 631-752-1240Telex: 967734 FAX: 631-752-1242SITA: ISPTXCR www.transaeroinc.com

COntact: Lance Human [email protected] Aerospace Corp.

25 Drexel Drive Bay Shore NY 11706 631-435-3535www.ufcaero.com FAX: 631-435-3533

Toll Free: 800-645-5850

FITTINGS



[email protected]





www.excelaero.com

FLIGHT SUITS

TRANSAERO, INC.35 Melville Park Road, Suite 100 Melville NY11747-3268 631-752-1240Telex: 967734 FAX: 631-752-1242SITA: ISPTXCR www.transaeroinc.com

COntact: Lance Human [email protected]

FUEL CELLS

AERO PRECISION INDUSTRIES,LLC.201 Lindbergh Ave Livermore CA 94551

925-455-9900www.aeroprecision.com FAX: 925-455-9901

Aircraft On Ground Inc.310 Regal Row - Suite 500 Dallas TX 75247Toll Free: 800-635-9535 214-350-5334

www.aoginc.com FAX: 214-358-3835FAA Repair Station #DBER248K


FAA Repair Station #TH4R544MContact: Kevin Brewer [email protected]

FUEL PUMPS & COMPONENTS


GROUND POWER/GROUND SUP



[email protected]


FAX: 530-283-4247BESTEK Industries, Inc.

1343 SW 35th St. San Antonio TX 78237FAX: 210-434-1074 210-434-1071


www.defense-tech.com [email protected]: Frank Benzaria

DYNAMIC FABRICATION INC.2615 S. Hickory St. Santa Ana CA 92707FAX: 714-662-1052 714-662-2440

Equipment & Supply, Inc.4507 Highway #74-West Monroe NC 28110FAX: 704-283-1206 704-289-6565

Frazier Aviation, Inc.445 North Fox Street San Fernando CA 91340FAX: 818-837-9546 818-898-1998



FAX: 954-538-3210www.kellstrom.com Contact: Hayley Armstrong

[email protected] Company Inc.

7120 N. Skyway Drive Tucson AZ 85178FAX: 520-297-4009 520-297-2200

www.c130towbars.com [email protected] GSE

15915 Piuma Ave Cerritos CA USA 90703www.mercurygse.com 562 653 0654

FAX: 562 653 0665Ralmark Company

83 East Luzerne Ave Larksville PA 18704570-288-9331

HELMETS



HOSE & HOSE FITTINGS

AERO COMPONENT ENGINEERING CO.28887 Industry Drive Valencia CA 91355www.aerocomponent.com 818-841-9258

FAX: 818-841-2342Contact: David Bill [email protected]


FUEL CELLS


GROUND POWER/GROUND SUPPORTEQUIPMENT


HELMETS

FLIGHT SUITS

FITTINGS

avtech

DISTRIBUTOR OFAN, MS, NAS & NA

FASTENER & ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS • AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL

ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIEDAS9120 CERTIFIED

S P E C I A L I S T S I N H A R D T O F I N D . . . .

AV-TECH INDUSTRIES, INC.1180 Corporate Dr. W., Arlington, Texas 76006

817-640-4031 • 1-800-551-1342 • FAX: 817-649-1355 www.av-techind.com

getting down to the

nuts and bolts

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HYDRAULIC PARTS &COMPONENTS



[email protected]





www.defense-tech.com [email protected]

Contact: Frank BenzariaDERCO AEROSPACE, INC.

8065 West Fairlane Milwaukee WI 53223www.dercoaerospace.com 414-355-3066

[email protected] FAX: 414-355-6129Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225






IGNITION SYSTEMS






IN-FLIGHT REFUELING


FAX: 530-283-4247

INFORMATION SERVICES

ABDONLINE.COM116 Radio Circle Dr. Ste 302 Mount Kisco NY 10549www.abdonline.com 914-242-8700

FAX: 914-242-5422

INVENTORY LOCATOR SERVICE, LLC8001 Centerview Pkwy - STE: 400

Memphis TN USA 38018 901-794-5000www.lismart.com FAX: 901-794-1760

NSN-NOW.COM8200 Republic Airport;Hangar 43, Suite 6 FarmingdaleNY 11735 631-847-3504www.nsn-now.com FAX: 631-847-0264

PENTAGON 2000 SOFTWARE, INC.15 West 34th Street New York NY 10001www.pentagon2000.com 212-629-7521

FAX: 212-629-7513

INSPECTIONS



Pemco World Air Services4102 N. Westshore Blvd Tampa FL USA 33606www.pemcoair.com 813-322-9631

FAX: 813-549-6039TIMCO Aviation Services

623 Radar Rd. Greensboro NC 27410 386-623-5008www.timco.aero FAX: 336-665-9011

INSTRUMENTS & INSTRUMENTOVERHAUL

Aero Technology, Inc.3333 East Spring Street Long Beach CA 90806www.aerotechnology.org 562-595-6055

FAX: 562-595-8416Contact: Henry Koy [email protected]


HYDRAULIC PARTS & COMPONENTS

IGNITION SYSTEMS

IN-FLIGHT REFUELING



INSPECTIONS


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[email protected] FAX: 704-537-791016641 Airport Rd. Maxton NC 28364 910-844-5775Contact: Millard E. Hall FAX: 910-844-5705Mailing Address: P.O. Box 25555 Charlotte NC 28229

DAC International6702 McNeil Drive Austin TX USA 78729 512-331-5323



The Strube Company629 W Market St., P.O. Box 99 Marietta PA 17547www.strubeinc.net 717-426-1906

FAX: 717-426-1909

INTERIORS & INTERIORS OVERHAUL



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] AEROSPACE CORPORATION



L3 Communications - Platform Integration7500 Maehr Road Waco TX USA 76705 254-867-7001www.L-3com.com/is FAX: 254-867-7482

PARTS/ACCESSORIES & OVERHAUL



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] Technology Equipment, Inc.

45681 Oakbrook Ct., Unit 107-111 Sterling VA 20166FAX: 703-766-1701 703-766-1700







LIGHTING



[email protected] AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CO.,INC.



METAL FABRICATION & ASSEMBLY



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] VALLEY AVIATION






www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655Dynamic Fabrication Inc.

2615 S. Hickory St. Santa Ana CA 92707FAX: 714-662-1052 714-662-2440





Contact Carl Kumpic FAX: 902-873-2290email: [email protected]

International Precision, Inc.9526 Vassar Ave. Chatsworth CA 91311FAX: 818-882-0319 818-882-3933



*Repairtech Int’l, Inc.16134 Saticoy Street Van Nuys CA 91406Contact: Kevin Bennet 818-989-2681


METALS

Bralco Metals15090 Northam St La Mirada CA 90638Toll Free: 800-628-1864 714-7369-4800

FAX: 714-736-4840Contact: Don Gonzales [email protected]

Albuquerque6718 Jefferson, NE. Albuquerque NM 8710911sa;[email protected] 505-345-0959Toll Free: 800-999-8405 FAX: 505-345-1187

Dallas410 Mars Drive Garland TX 75040 [email protected] FAX: 972-272-4485

Toll Free: 800-442-3529Seattle

7416 S. 228th St Kent WA 98032 [email protected] FAX: 253-395-0696

Toll Free: 866-285-9984Phoenix

929 E. Jackson St Phoenix AZ 85034 [email protected] FAX: 602-252-7813

Toll Free: 800-544-8052Wichita

3400 N. Topeka Ave. Wichita KS 67219 [email protected] FAX: 316-838-9230

www.bralco.com Toll Free: 800-729-6772



www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655SUPRA Alloys, Inc

351 Cortez Circle Camarillo CA 93012 805-388-2138www.suraalloys.com FAX: 805-914-1368

Toll Free: 800-647-8772

MODIFICATIONS




Joy Leuis [email protected] Aviation, Inc.







Moog, Inc.Seneca & Jamison Rd. East Aurora NY 14052FAX: 716-687-7643 716-687-4331www.moog.com Contact: Jeff Markel

[email protected]*Northeast Aero Compressor Corp

60 Keyland Court Bohemia NY 11716631-589-9070

Telex: RCA. TLX 271273 FAX: 631-567-2492FAA Repair Station #: QNCR 580K

FAA# QNCR 580K [email protected] Contact: Peter Stauffer

Pemco World Air Services4102 N. Westshore Blvd Tampa FL USA 33606www.pemcoair.com 813-322-9631

FAX: 813-549-6039TIMCO Aviation Services

623 Radar Rd. Greensboro NC 27410 386-623-5008www.timco.aero FAX: 336-665-9011

NAV/COM SYSTEMS




Joy Leuis [email protected] International

6702 McNeil Drive Austin TX USA 78729 512-331-5323FIELDTECH AVIONICS & INSTRUMENTS INC.

4151 North Main St. Meachan Field Ft. Worth TX76106 817-625-2719www.ftav.com FAX: 817-625-68754815 N.W. 79th Ave. Suite 10 Miami FL 33166FAX: 305-593-0694 305-593-9913

Herley Industries, Inc.3061 Industry Drive Lancaster PA USA 17601www.herley.com 717-397-2777

FAX: 717-397-7079



LIGHTING


NAV/COM SYSTEMS

METALS

MODIFICATIONS

LANDING GEAR PARTS/ ACCESSORIES& OVERHAUL

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InAir Aviation Services8225 Country Club Place Indianapolis IN 46214FAX: 317-271-0345 317-271-0195

www.inairaviation.com Repair Station #IOVRL072L

Contact: Greg Mathias [email protected], Inc.

Seneca & Jamison Rd. East Aurora NY 14052FAX: 716-687-7643 716-687-4331



FAX: 818-341-9059Contact: Dave Brooks [email protected]

VIASTAT INC6155 El Camino Road Carlsbad CA USA 92009-1602www.viastat.com/focus 760-893-2777

[email protected]

PLASTIC FABRICATION



[email protected]

PNEUMATIC PARTS/COMPONENTS& OVERHAUL





Toll Free: 800-458-4255Aventure Int’l Aviation Services

108 International Drive Peachtree City GA 30269www.aventureaviation.com 770-632-7930

FAX: 770-632-7931Contact: Vic Daniel

[email protected] AEROSPACE, INC.

8065 West Fairlane Milwaukee WI 53223www.dercoaerospace.com 414-355-3066


Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Repairtech Int’l, Inc.

16134 Saticoy Street Van Nuys CA 91406Contact: Kevin Bennet 818-989-2681


www.repairtechinetranational.comTactair Fluid Controls


PROPELLERS PARTS & PROPELLERSPARTS OVERHAUL



FAX: 770-632-7931Contact: Vic Daniel [email protected]

C&S Propeller LLC.715 Arrow Grand Circle, Covina, CA 91722Fax 626-414-3335 626-414-3334Maria Elena Herrera - Sales Support Administrator [email protected]


www.mirajcorp.com [email protected] Industries, Inc.

8 Reith St. Copiague NY 11726 631-842-8989www.nelljoy.com FAX: 631-842-8040

Pacific Propeller Inc.PO Box 1187, 5802 S. 228th Street Kent WA 98032www.pacprop.com 253-872-7767

FAX: 253-872-6557Contact: Al Hayward [email protected]

FAA CRS# NQ3R719L /P3 BLADE MANUFACTURERR & B AIRCRAFT SUPPLY INC.



SEALS



SEATING, SEAT BELTS, TRACKS



www.airbornetech.com [email protected]

COMPONENTS




TEST EQUIPMENT






AIRBORNE CAVALRY?

Take a circular metal frame the size ofa 55-gallon drum cover, bolt a four-cylinder, water-cooled 43-horsepowerMercury outboard motor on top, andadd a waist-height post to hold on to.Underneath, mount two belt-driven,counter-rotating 15-foot rotor blades;under that, rig buoyant bags to serve aslanding gear. Then, send a combat soldier, with no normal pilot training, upabove a battlefield to reconnoiter at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. Thiswas the plan behind the de Lackner HZ-1 Aerocycle, supported and studiedby the U.S. Army in 1954.

The designers believed that the nature of the platform would allow it tobe guided simply by tilting the soldier's body in the proper direction;minimal training (as little as 20 minutes) was supposedly needed to safelytake to the air. The craft was designed to lift the pilot and up to 120 poundsof cargo; auxiliary fuel tanks could extend the range to 50 miles. There waseven a scheme to carry slung loads beneath the landing gear. Someenthusiasts had dreams of a technological airborne cavalry.

Further testing dashed those dreams. The craft could not be reliablypiloted by minimally trained infantry. And problems developed with theunderslung blades kicking up debris and even inter-meshing and shattering.The project was abandoned.

Sources: U.S. Army Transportation Museum,

www.transportation.army.mil/museum/transportation%20museum/museum.htm; Wikipedia,

https://en.wikipedia.org.



SEATING, SEAT BELTS, TRACKS

TEST EQUIPMENT

SIMULATORS: FLIGHT & COMPONENTS

SEALS

PROPELLERS/PARTS &PROPELLERS/PARTS OVERHAUL

PNEUMATIC PARTS & COMPONENTS

PLASTIC FABRICATION

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CK Technologies, Inc.3629 Vista Mercado Camarillo CA 93012www.ckt.com 805-987-4801

FAX: 805-987-4811KELLSTROM INDUSTRIES

3701 Flamingo Rd. Miramar FL 33027 954-538-2448FAX: 954-538-3210

www.kellstrom.com Contact: Hayley Armstrong

[email protected]

TOOLS

AIRBORNE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.999 Avenida Acaso Camarillo CA 93012

805-389-3700Contact: Gary Ferris FAX: 805-389-3708


[email protected]

Dakota ElectronicsPO Box 2238 Georgetown TX USA 78627www.crimptools.com 512-930-9371

FAX: 512-869-4853Nor-Ral, Inc.

164 Hickory Springs Industrial Dr. Canton GA 30115FAX: 770-720-0527 770-720-0526

[email protected]

USATCO/U.S. AIR TOOL60 Fleetwood Court Ronkonkoma NY 11779Toll Free: 800-645-8180 631-471-3300

FAX: 631-471-33081218 W. Mahalo Place Rancho Dominguez CA90220-5446 310-632-5400

FAX: 310-632-3900

WEAPONS PYLONS


FAX: 530-283-4247

WELDING - CERTIFIED


FAX: 530-283-4247

WHEELS/BRAKES OVERHAUL



Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Frazier Aviation, Inc.






WINDOWS & WINDSHIELDS



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] USA INC


MHD-ROCKLAND INC.205 Brunswick, Blvd. Suite 100, Pointe-Claire, Québec,Canada H9R 1A5 514-453-1632Contact: Bryan Dollimore FAX: 514-425-5801www.mhdrockland.com

WIRE HARNESS TESTING


FAX: 530-283-4247CK Technologies, Inc.

3629 Vista Mercado Camarillo CA 93012www.ckt.com 805-987-4801

FAX: 805-987-4811



WHEELS/BRAKES & WHEELS/BRAKESOVERHAUL


WEAPONS PYLONS

TOOLSWELDING - CERTIFIED


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QUICK REFERENCE: FIGHTERS

Firms that specialize in parts for Fighters


FIGHTERSFIGHTERS

Image courtesy U.S. Air National Guard. Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson

QUICK REFERENCE:

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ACCESSORIES & ACCESSORY


Toll Free: 800-458-4255




FAX: 562-595-8416Contact: Henry Koy

[email protected] Maintenance Solutions

8759 Mayfield Rd Chesterland OH USA 44026www.aerospacellc.com 440-729-7703

FAX: 440-729-7704



www.apscomiami.com



[email protected]


FAX: 302-324-8277www.dimo.net [email protected]







ACTUATORS

Aerospace Maintenance Solutions8759 Mayfield Rd Chesterland OH USA 44026www.aerospacellc.com 440-729-7703

FAX: 440-729-7704Aviation Brake Service/Avcenter

7274 NW 34th Street Miami FL 33122 305-594-4677www.aviationbrake.com FAX: 305-477-5799

Contact: Andres [email protected]



Kearfott Guidance and Navigation CorpAstronautics Corporation of America

2858 US Highway 70W Black Mountain NC USA28711-9111 828-350-5300

FAX: 828-686-5764Moog, Inc.




AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENTAND REFRIGERATION


AIRFRAME/AIRFRAME PARTS &OVERHAUL

Aero Components Inc.PO Box 15730, 5124 Kaltenbrun Rd Ft. Worth TX76119 817-572-3003

FAX: 817-563-1097Aero Kool Corporation

1495 SE 10th Ave. Hialeah FL 33010 305-887-6912www.aerokool.com FAX: 305-885-2828

Toll Free: 800-458-4255



[email protected]

Aircraft Ducting Repair101 Hunters Circle Forney TX 75126 972-552-9000

FAX: 972-552-4504www.acdri.com [email protected]



[email protected] Technology Equipment, Inc.



Contact: Frank BenzariaHC Pacific

19844 Quiroz Court Walnut CA 91789909-598-0509

Contact: Cynthia Tubal/Sylvia Sao FAX: 909-598-1411www.hcpacific.com [email protected]





ACTUATORS


GO WITH THEPROSPECIALISTS

R & B AIRCRAFT SUPPLY, INC.

Allison T-56,250,501Lycoming T-53,T-55,O-435,O-540P & W F100,JT3,JT8,PT6

G.E. J-85,J-79,CFM56,CT58,T58Continental O-520,-470,-300,-200, J69

ENGINE & ENGINE PARTSLockheed C-130,F-16Bell UH-1H,204,205,206-212,214,412 Northrop F-5,T-38Sikorsky S61,S62

Boeing CH47McDonnell Douglas F-4,A-4 Cessna O-1,L-19,T-41,A-37,T-37,T337

AIRFRAME PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Tel: 818-764-3910Fax: 818-765-2436Fax: [email protected]

LOCKHEED C130 • F-16 • BELL HELICOPTER • HONEYWELL ENGINE • PARTS & OVERHAUL

6848 Farmdale Ave • North Hollywood, CA 91605www.rbaircraft.com FAA Repair Station: ZW3R039M

EPAIRSARTS VERHAUL

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT &REFRIGERATION

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ANTI-G SUITS





Alturair660 Steele Street El Cajon CA 92020 619-440-5531

FAX: 619-442-0481www.alturdyne.com Contact: Frank Verbeke

BC Systems200 Belle Meade Rd. Setauket NY 11733FAX: 631-864-3700 631-864-3700



[email protected] INDUSTRIES


www.kellstrom.com Contact: Hayley [email protected]













FAX: 440-729-7704AHR Avionics Inc.

567 Sandall Rd. San Antonio TX 78216 [email protected] FAX: 210-377-1605



[email protected] Corp of America

4115 N Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee WI 53209FAX: 414-447-8231 414-449-4000



Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Northrop Grumman Corporation


FAX: 818-598-2089SOI Aviation

23965 Ventura Blvd. Calabasas CA [email protected] 818-591-3166

FAX: 818-591-3144www.soiaviation.com Contact: Linda Sandberg

BEARINGS

Dixie AerospaceSuite 100, 560 Atlanta S. Pkwy. Atlanta GA 30349Telex: 542141 SITA: ATLDBXD 404-348-8100Toll Free: 800-241-8471 FAX: 404-763-2577www.dixieaerospace.com [email protected]




[email protected]

CABLE FITTINGS



[email protected] & COMPANY INC.

Wire Rope Division1 Cable Rd. Pomfret CT 06258 860-928-7981www.loosco.com FAX: 860-928-6167

Toll Free: 800-533-5667900 Industrial Blvd Naples FL 33942

239-321-5667

CABLE & WIRE








239-321-5667Northrop Grumman Corporation


FAX: 818-598-2089Wire Rope Corporation Of America

609 N. 2nd Street St. Joseph MO USA 64501FAX: 816-236-5180 816-236-5180

CONNECTORS


FAX: 770-799-4945Contact: Beth Boedeker

[email protected]




ANTI-G SUITS


Ron McLean - President/[email protected] http://globalprogrammanagementllc.com

IF YOU HAVE AN AEROSPACE PRODUCT

GLOBAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT LLC

Specializing in connecting US clients to customers in theinternational military aerospace market. We also provide program

management as necessary on behalf of US clients.

WE HAVE A GLOBAL STRATEGY

BATTERIES/BATTERY CHARGERSOVERHAUL

CABLE FITTINGS

CABLE & WIRE

BEARINGS

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[email protected]



[email protected] Distribution Corp.

2985 E.Harcourt St. Rancho Dominguez CA 90221www.cdc-online.com 310-632-2466Toll Free: 800-421-5840 FAX: 310-632-5413









FAX: 818-598-2089

WILLIAMS RDM200 Greenleaf Street Ft. Worth TX USA [email protected] 817-872-1599




Ducommun Technologies, Inc.23301 S. Wilmington Ave. Carson CA 90745FAX: 310-513-7298 310-513-7200





New York [email protected]



FAX: 440-729-7704


FAX: 530-283-4247



Astronautics Corp of America4115 N Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee WI 53209FAX: 414-447-8231 414-449-4000



[email protected] Electronics, Inc.

90 Remington Blvd. Ronkonkoma NY 11779Contact: Ray Zaun 631-585-4100


[email protected] Antenna Systems, Inc.

596 Lowell Street Methuen MA 01844 978-557-2497www.cobham.com FAX: 978-557-2800

Joy Leuis [email protected] Technologies, Inc.

23301 S. Wilmington Ave. Carson CA 90745FAX: 310-513-7298 310-513-7200

Electronic Expediters, Inc.3700 Via Pescador Camarillo CA USA 93012Contact: Ira Berns 805-987-7171


Nell-Joy Industries, Inc.8 Reith St. Copiague NY 11726

631-842-8989www.nelljoy.com FAX: 631-842-8040


FAX: 818-598-2089SpaceAge Control Inc.

38850 20th St. East Palmdale CA 93550www.spaceagecontrol.com 661-273-3000















AVIALL2750 Regent Blvd. Dallas TX 75261 972-586-1000

www.aviall.comContact: Keith Schlimper

[email protected] Technology Equipment, Inc.



Contact: Frank Benzaria


FAX: 302-324-8277www.dimo.net

[email protected]





SIMTECH66 A Floydville Road East Granby CT USA 06026www.simtech.com 860-653-2408

FAX: 860-653-3857Tactair Fluid Controls



ENGINE SERVICES



Essential Turbines443 Meloche Street Dorval, QC H9P 2W2 Canadawww.essentialturbines.com 514-633-4458

FAX: 514-633-6308OGMA - Industria Aeronautica De Portugal SA

Alverca do Ribatejo Alverca P-2615 PortugalFAX: 351-21-9573056 351-21-957-9055


FAX: 860-353-0447



Wood Group TurboPower, Inc.14820 NW 60TH Ave. Miami Lakes FL 33014Toll Free: 800-403-6737 305-423-2300

FAX: 305-820-0404TWX:810-848-8575 Repair Station #NE4R385M

2828 Donald Douglas Loop N. Santa Monica CA 90405FAX: 310-392-6644 310-392-8090

FASTENERS

Airspares International504 East Meadow Avenue East Meadow NY [email protected] 516-334-0900

FAX: 516-334-4109Avibank Mfg., Inc.

11500 Sherman Way North Hollywood CA 91609-1909FAX: 818-255-2094 818-392-2152





www.excelaero.com



FASTENERS


ENGINE SERVICES


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HC Pacific19844 Quiroz Court Walnut CA 91789

909-598-0509Contact: Cynthia Tubal/Sylvia Sao FAX: 909-598-1411

[email protected]

LIBERTY ENGINEERING9248 Eton Ave Chatsworth, CA 91311 818-786-8111Toll Free: (800) 257-4838 FAX: 818-786-8222


119 White Oak Drive Berlin CT 06037860-828-6531

www.mecanexusa.com FAX: 860-828-6533Contact: Patricia Saglimbeni

[email protected] Aerospace

313 Euclid Way Anaheim CA 92801 714-635-3993FAX: 714-635-9553

Standard Aero Parts5100 Maureen Lane Moorpark CA USA [email protected] 805-531-5410

FAX: 805-531-5419

FITTINGS




[email protected]





www.excelaero.com

FLIGHT SUITS



FUEL CELLS



FAX: 214-358-3835FAA Repair Station #DBER248K

www.aoginc.comFloats & Fuel Cells(FFC)

4010 Pilot Drive, Ste: #103 Memphis TN 38118www.ffcfuelcells.com 901-794-8431Toll Free: 800-647-6148 FAX: 901-842-7135


[email protected]








FAX: 440-729-7704Nell-Joy Industries, Inc.


FUEL & LUBRICANTS

Technolube Products8015 Paramount Blvd Pico Rivera CA 90660FAX: 562-776-4004 562-776-4039

GASKETS & O RINGS



Conair Aviation Associates138 E. Rio Grande Ave. Wildwood NJ 08260FAX: 609-729-4616 609-729-2624

Cummins NPower LLC7145 Santa Fe Dr. La Grange IL 60525 815-734-4917

FAX: 815-734-7565Excel Aerospace Supply, Inc.


www.excelaero.comLynn Electronics Corp.

154 Railroad Drive Ivyland PA 18974 215-355-8200FAX: 215-364-2944



National Parts Distributor3801 E. Roeser Rd Suite 14 Phoenix AZ 85040FAX: 602-453-9700 602-453-9600

Valtec International, Inc.Essex Industrial Pk. Box 747 Ivoryton CT 06442Toll Free: 800-825-8321 860-767-8211SITA: BDLVTXD FAX: 860-767-2918

Fire Scout

In January 2006, the newly developedFire Scout RQ-8A helicopter successfullyput down on the amphibious transportship Nashville off the coast of Maryland.The Fire Scout, an unmanned aerialvehicle (UAV), landed autonomously,without any pilot control, while the shipmaneuvered as fast as 17 mph. This wasthe first such landing, and it opened anew chapter in situation awareness for the U.S. Navy, particularly for spottingand tracking small boats.

The RQ-8A was succeeded by the MQ-8B. Originally championed by theU.S. Army as an agile weapons carrier, the MQ-8B was adopted by the U.S.Navy for ship-based reconnaissance and other duties. It has ably served in anti-piracy operations for the U.S. Africa Command and in diverse roles inAfghanistan and Libya. (You also may recall the rare case in 2010 when a FireScout became unresponsive to controls and wandered into restricted airspaceover Washington, D.C.)

The MQ-8B soon will be joined in service by the MQ-8C - designed forgreater endurance and larger payloads. The two UAVs share autonomouscontrol systems, software, avionics, and ship ancillary equipment as well assome sensor and weapons modules. A notable difference lies in endurance.The 8B can achieve 5.5 hours with a 300-pound payload; the faster 8C can stayin the air for an impressive 12 hours with the same payload, promises threetimes that lifting capacity, and has a higher operating ceiling.

Sources: Reuters, www.reuters.com; U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, www.navair.navy.mil; Wikipedia,https://en.wikipedia.org.




FUEL CELLS

FITTINGSFUEL & LUBRICANTS

GASKETS & O RINGS

FLIGHT SUITS

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GROUND POWER/GROUNDSUPPORT EQUIPMENT



[email protected]






THE BOEING COMPANYSpares Services

P.O. Box 3707 Seattle WA 98124-2207 206-662-7200Telex: 329606 SITA: BVUBOCR FAX: 206-662-7145100 N. Riverside Plaza Chicago IL 60606FAX: 312—655-1177 312-544-2000

Engineering DivisionN. 8th & Park Ave. Renton WA 98055 425-234-9987

FAX: 425-237-8893Fabrication Division

1102 15th St., S.W. Auburn WA 98002 253-931-5716FAX: 253-931-2144

Long Beach Division3855 Lakewood Blvd. Long Beach CA 90846FAX: 562-496-8720 562-593-9033

Aircraft & Missile SystemsP.O. Box 516 St. Louis MO 63166-0516

314-232-0232FAX: 314-777-1096



Contact: Frank BenzariaDixie Air Parts Supply Inc.

2202 W Malone St. San Antonio TX 78224FAX: 210-924-4901 210-924-5561PO Box 3583 San Antonio TX 78211

Dutch Valley Supply Co.970 Progress Center Ave Lawrenceville GA 30043FAX: 770-513-0716 770-513-0612

Dynamic Fabrication Inc.2615 S. Hickory St. Santa Ana CA 92707FAX: 714-662-1052 714-662-2440




G-H Distributors Inc.2793 Bristol Pike Bensalem PA USA [email protected] 215-245-0101

FAX: 215-245-4243ISO Group Inc.

7700 Technology Drive West Melbourne FL 32904www.iso-group.com Garrett Schiefer 321-773-5710


ITW MILITARY GSE11001 US HWY 41 North Palmetto FL USA 34221http://www.itwmilitarygse.com 941-721-1094

FAX: 941-721-1138Contact: Ann Roberts [email protected]


FAX: 954-538-3210www.kellstrom.com Contact: Hayley Armstrong

[email protected] GSE

15915 Piuma Ave Cerritos CA USA 90703www.mercurygse.com 562 653 0654

FAX: 562 653 0665Sargent Fletcher Inc.

2734 Hickory Grove Road Davenport IA 52804563-383-6000

TransTechnology Corp.700 Liberty Ave Union NJ 07083 908-686-4000

FAX: 908-686-9292YAMA Manufacturing, Inc.

13102 Lookout Ridge San Antonio TX 78233FAX: 210-656-7552 210-656-1066

HELMETS



HINGES - FIGHTERS

Aircraft Hinge24930 Ave Tibbits Valencia CA USA 91355www.aircrafthinge.com 661-257-3434

FAX: 661-257-3287



FAX: 818-841-2342Contact: David Bill

[email protected] Aircraft Service Inc.

1401 E. Franklin Ave. El Segundo CA 90245Contact: Daryl Yeelitt 310-322-9575Toll Free: 800-544-0050 FAX: 310-322-1875

[email protected]

KITCO Defense1625 North 1100 West Springville UT 84663FAX: 801-489-2034 801-489-2019

Contact: Ron McClean www.kitcodefense.comParker Hannifin Corp

Stratoflex Products Div220 Roberts Cut-Off Rd Fort Worth TX 76114www.parker.com/stratoflex 817-738-6543

FAX: 817-738-9920Contact: Cheryl Simms

[email protected]

HYDRAULIC FLUIDS - HIGHPERFORMANCE

RADCO INDUSTRIES, INC700 Kingsland Drive Batavia IL 60510 630-232-7966www.radcoind.com FAX: 630-232-7968

[email protected]

Early Eyes in the Sky

In some cities, TV news helicopters have become nuisances, even interferingwith investigations. Back in 1931, in more innocent times, the Detroit Newscreated a sensation by buying and operating a Pitcairn PCA-2 autogyro - asuitable choice for news gathering because it could stay airborne at lowspeeds, could take off and land in small spaces, and could come close tohovering for short periods.

That same year, the U.S. Navy evaluated the PCA-2, but the design wasnever adopted for military use. It did achieve a military milestone: it landedon the deck of the USS Langley, becoming the first rotorcraft ever to land ona ship at sea. A derivative of the PCA-2, the PA-18, which boasted astrengthened structure, more power, and better handling, provided convoyescorts for the Australian Fleet Air Arm in 1940.

An autogyro consists of a conventional propeller-driven fuselage with afree-wheeling rotor mounted above. The propeller provides forward motion,and movement through the air turns the rotor, providing additional lift.Despite their simplicity and low cost, autogyros were soon replaced by"true" helicopters.

Sources: Experimental Aircraft Association(EAA), www.eaa.org; Wikipedia,

https://en.wikipedia.org.


HYDRAULIC FLUIDS - HIGHPERFORMANCE


HELMETS

HINGES


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HYDRAULIC PARTS &COMPONENTSAAR AIRCRAFT COMPONENT SERVICES-NEW YORK






FAX: 440-729-7704



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] Technology Equipment, Inc.

45681 Oakbrook Ct., Unit 107-111 Sterling VA 20166FAX: 703-766-1701703-766-1700




Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Frazier Aviation, Inc.



Hawker Pacific Aerospace11240 Sherman Way Sun Valley CA 91352Toll Free: 800-443-8302 818-765-6201www.hawker.com FAX: 818-765-2065

Contact: Brad Curtis [email protected] Defense

1625 North 1100 West Springville UT 84663FAX: 801-489-2034 801-489-2019

Contact: Ron McClean www.kitcodefense.com


www.mirajcorp.com [email protected], Inc.





IGNITION SYSTEMS



www.apscomiami.com

IN-FLIGHT REFUELING


FAX: 530-283-4247



FAX: 914-242-5422

INVENTORY LOCATOR SERVICE, LLC8001 Centerview Pkwy - STE: 400

Memphis TN USA 38018901-794-5000

www.lismart.com FAX: 901-794-1760NSN-NOW.COM

8200 Republic Airport;Hangar 43, Suite 6 FarmingdaleNY 11735 631-847-3504www.nsn-now.com FAX: 631-847-0264


FAX: 212-629-7513

INSPECTIONS






[email protected]




IGNITION SYSTEMS

IN-FLIGHT REFUELING


INSPECTIONS


FAA# CM2R747K

Hangar 23, Tulsa Int’l Airport, Tulsa, OK 74115Phone: 918-836-6418 Fax: 918-832-0136

AUTOPILOTS, AVIONICS & INSTRUMENTS

www.autopilotscentral.com

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AUTOPILOTS CENTRAL INC.3112 N. 74th E. Ave., Hgr 23 Tulsa Int’l Airport Tulsa OK 74158 918-836-6418Contact: Barry Sparks FAX: 918-832-0136Repair Station No: CM2R747Kwww.autopilotscentral.com

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT720 Pennsylvania Drive Exton PA 19341FAX: 610-646-0146 610-646-9800www.innovative-ss.com Contact: David Green



FAX: 818-598-2089









[email protected]

LAMINATING

Nor-Ral, Inc.164 Hickory Springs Industrial Dr. Canton GA 30115FAX: 770-720-0527 770-720-0526

www.norral.com [email protected]

LANDING GEARPARTS/ACCESSORIES & OVERHAUL



[email protected]





Hawker Pacific Aerospace11240 Sherman Way Sun Valley CA 91352Toll Free: 800-443-8302 818-765-6201

FAX: 818-765-2065www.hawker.com

Contact: Brad [email protected]







Nassau Tool Works, Inc.34 Lamar St. West Babylon NY 11704

631-643-5000






LIGHTING




[email protected] Bulb Co. Inc.

PO Box 231 Bohemia NY USA 11716 631-589-33089www.bulbspecialists.com FAX: 631-589-3393

Toll Free: 1-800-331-2852Contact: Edie Muldoon

[email protected]

LINE MAINTENANCE


FAX: 214-358-3835FAA Repair Station #DBER248K

www.aoginc.com

LUBRICANTS

RADCO INDUSTRIES, INC700 Kingsland Drive Batavia IL 60510 630-232-7966www.radcoind.com FAX: 630-232-7968

[email protected] Products

8015 Paramount Blvd Pico Rivera CA 90660FAX: 562-776-4004 562-776-4039

MACHINING



MACHINING - CNC &CONVENTIONAL


MACHINISTS


FAX: 516-334-4109Nassau Tool Works, Inc.

34 Lamar St. West Babylon NY 11704 631-643-5000

MATERIAL SUPPLIERS


FAX: 516-334-4109






FAX: 530-283-4247







METALS


FAX: 516-334-4109Bralco Metals

15090 Northam St La Mirada CA 90638Toll Free: 800-628-1864 714-7369-4800

FAX: 714-736-4840Contact: Don Gonzales [email protected]

Albuquerque6718 Jefferson, NE. Albuquerque NM 8710911sa;[email protected] 505-345-0959Toll Free: 800-999-8405 FAX: 505-345-1187

Dallas410 Mars Drive Garland TX 75040 [email protected] FAX: 972-272-4485



Toll Free: 866-285-9984

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LUBRICANTS

METALS

LIGHTING



LINE MAINTENANCE

MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

MACHINISTS

MACHINING

MACHINING - CNC & CONVENTIONAL

LAMINATING

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Phoenix929 E. Jackson St Phoenix AZ 85034 [email protected] FAX: 602-252-7813


3400 N. Topeka Ave. Wichita KS 67219 [email protected] FAX: 316-838-9230Toll Free: 800-729-6772 www.bralco.com



SUPRA Alloys, Inc351 Cortez Circle Camarillo CA 93012 805-388-2138www.suraalloys.com FAX: 805-914-1368

Toll Free: 800-647-8772

MODIFICATIONS



www.airbornetech.com [email protected] International

504 East Meadow Avenue East Meadow NY [email protected] 516-334-0900

FAX: 516-334-4109




Joy Leuis [email protected] Cyrogenics of Missouri, Inc.

8007 Chiwis Dr. St. Louis MO 63123 314-832-8077FAX: 314-832-8208





NAV/COM SYSTEMS


FAX: 440-729-7704




Joy Leuis [email protected] Industries, Inc.

3061 Industry Drive Lancaster PA USA 17601www.herley.com 717-397-2777

FAX: 717-397-7079Moog, Inc.



Symetrics Industries1615 W. NASA Blvd Melbourne FL 32901www.symetrics.com 321-254-1500


OXYGEN EQUIPMENT & OXYGENEQUIPMENT OVERHAUL


COBHAM LIFE SUPPORT10 Cobham Drive Orchard Park NY 14127Contact: John Barone 716-667-6269

FAX: 716-667-0747Zodiac Aerospace - AVOX Systems

225 Erie Street Lancaster NY USA 14086FAX: 716-681-1089 716-686-1551

PAINTS & LACQUERS

B & B Tritech, Inc.P.O. Box 660776 Miami FL 33266 305-888-5247

FAX: 305-887-4587DEFT, INC.

17451 Von Karman Ave. Irvine CA 92614Contact: Tracy Garrett Jr. 949-474-0400Toll Free: 1-800-544-3338 FAX: 949-474-7269

www.deftfinishes.comMECANEX USA INC



PLASTIC FABRICATION




[email protected]

PNEUMATIC PARTS &COMPONENTS




New York [email protected] Kool Corporation

1495 SE 10th Ave. Hialeah FL 33010305-887-6912

www.aerokool.com FAX: 305-885-2828Toll Free: 800-458-4255



Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225

Nell-Joy Industries, Inc.8 Reith St. Copiague NY 11726

631-842-8989www.nelljoy.com FAX: 631-842-8040


SEALS





SWITCHES






[email protected] Grumman Corporation


FAX: 818-598-2089

TEST EQUIPMENT






FAX: 530-283-4247






[email protected] Technologies, Inc.


FAX: 805-987-4811KELLSTROM INDUSTRIES


www.kellstrom.com Contact: Hayley Armstrong



FAX: 818-598-2089


PAINTS & LACQUERS

OXYGEN EQUIPMENT & OXYGENEQUIPMENT OVERHAUL

NAV/COM SYSTEMS

QUICK REFERENCE: FIGHTERSQUICK REFERENCE: FIGHTERS

PNEUMATIC PARTS & COMPONENTS

TEST EQUIPMENT

SEALS

SWITCHES

PLASTIC FABRICATION

MODIFICATIONS

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FAX: 661-273-4240

TIRES

Aviation Brake Service/Avcenter7274 NW 34th Street Miami FL 33122

305-594-4677www.aviationbrake.com FAX: 305-477-5799


Michelin Aircraft Tire Corp.One Parkway South P.O. Box 19001 Greenville SC29615 864-458-5000

FAX: 864-422-7071Supply Line, Inc.

16325 Cape Noble Circle Anchorage AK 99516FAX: 907-248-0697

Toll Free: 888-780-3241

TOOLS





FAX: 310-632-3900

VALVES



WEAPONS PYLONS


FAX: 530-283-4247

WELDING - CERTIFIED


FAX: 530-283-4247Dynamic Fabrication Inc.


WHEELS/BRAKES OVERHAUL


Aviation Brake Service/Avcenter7274 NW 34th Street Miami FL 33122

305-594-4677www.aviationbrake.com FAX: 305-477-5799

Contact: Andres Posse [email protected]



Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Honeywell International

P.O. Box 2245, 101 Columbia Rd. Morristown NJ07962 973-455-2000www.honeywell.com FAX: 973-455-4807

Turbocharging Systems & Power SystemsHoneywell Ceramic Components

2525 W. 190th St. Torrance CA 90504-6099FAX: 310-512-1561 310-323-9500

PolymersP.O. Box 1039, 101 Columbia Rd. Morristown NJ07962 FAX: 973-455-6045

Toll Free: 800-934-5679Honeywell Control Products

11 W. Spring St. Freeport IL 61032 815-235-5500Toll Free: 800-537-6945 FAX: 815-235-6545

JDC Industries, Inc.99 Cherry St. Centerville TN 37033 931-670-2175

FAX: 931-670-3123



Tactair Fluid Controls4806 W. Taft Rd. Liverpool NY 13088

315-451-3928www.tactair.com FAX: 315-451-8919


MECANEX USA INC119 White Oak Drive Berlin CT 06037

860-828-6531www.mecanexusa.com FAX: 860-828-6533

Contact: Patricia Saglimbeni [email protected]





FAX: 805-987-4811

WIRE ROPE FITTINGS




Wire Rope Corporation Of America609 N. 2nd Street St. Joseph MO USA 64501FAX: 816-236-5180 816-236-5180

Rotorcraft Mini Me

Reconnaissance tactics have not yetreached "fly on the wall" status, butthey are getting close. The BritishBrigade Reconnaissance Force inAfghanistan has been using tinyhelicopter drones equipped with acamera that transmits full-motion videoand still images back to personnelmore than half a mile away.

This mini helicopter, the BlackHornet Nano, is part of an unmannedaircraft system developed by theNorwegian company Prox Dynamics.Measuring just 4 inches long and 1 inch high, the Black Hornet Nano spins a4-inch rotor; its mission-ready weight is 16 grams. To enhance stealth, itsdiminutive motor is nearly silent. It has GPS and is capable of autonomousflight. Despite its small size and apparent delicacy, the mini aircraft has beenruggedized to handle the shocks, dust, and winds of a combat theater.

The Black Hornet's greatest utility may stem from its personal nature. TheUAS is deployed as a small kit containing two helicopters and a controllersimilar to a game console pad. Numerous soldiers can have their own kits toflexibly meet reconnaissance needs.

Useful as they are, however, the Black Hornets are not cheap. A £20million (about $31.3 million) contract procured only 160 drones.

Sources: Gizmodo, http://gizmodo.com; Prox Dynamics, www.proxdynamics.com; Personal Drones, www.personal-drones.net.




WEAPONS PYLONS

WELDING - CERTIFIED

QUICK REFERENCE: FIGHTERSQUICK REFERENCE: FIGHTERS


WIRE ROPE FITTINGS

VALVES

TOOLS

TIRES

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Firms that specialize in parts for Rotorcraft


QUICK REFERENCE:

ROTORCRAFTROTORCRAFT

Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force.

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ACCESSORIES & ACCESSORYOVERHAUL - ROTORCRAFT

AAR AIRCRAFT COMPONENTSERVICES-NEW YORK



AAR Aircraft Services-MelbournePO Box 61740 Palm Bay FL USA 32906-1740www.aarcorp.com 252-435-0826

FAX: 252-435-1930Accu-Seal Design & Engineering, LLC.

420 Westwoods Road Hamden CT 06518FAX: 203-230-1997 203-230-1997


Toll Free: 800-458-4255Contact: Rick Weltmann

[email protected] PRECISION INDUSTRIES,LLC.

201 Lindbergh Ave Livermore CA 94551925-455-9900

www.aeroprecision.com FAX: 925-455-9901Aero Technology, Inc.

3333 East Spring Street Long Beach CA 90806www.aerotechnology.org 562-595-6055




Brown Helicopters Inc.10100 Aileron Ave. Pensacola FL 32506 850-455-0971

FAX: 850-456-8231








SOI Aviation23965 Ventura Blvd. Calabasas CA [email protected] 818-591-3166




ACTUATORS





Aviation Brake Service/Avcenter7274 NW 34th Street Miami FL 33122 305-594-4677www.aviationbrake.com FAX: 305-477-5799


Kearfott Guidance and Navigation CorpAstronautics Corporation of America

2858 US Highway 70W Black Mountain NC USA28711-9111 828-350-5300

FAX: 828-686-5764Moog, Inc.



Select Helicopter Services Ltd.6295A Airport Way Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 2V7www.selecthelicopter.com 250-765-3317



AIRFRAME/AIRFRAME PARTS &OVERHAUL


FAX: 252-435-1930Brown Helicopters Inc.

10100 Aileron Ave. Pensacola FL 32506850-455-0971

FAX: 850-456-8231CASCADE AEROSPACE - An Operating unit of IMPAerospace and Defence


www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655Floats & Fuel Cells(FFC)

4010 Pilot Drive, Ste: #103 Memphis TN 38118www.ffcfuelcells.com 901-794-8431Toll Free: 800-647-6148 FAX: 901-842-7135


[email protected] Aviation, Inc.



HC Pacific19844 Quiroz Court Walnut CA 91789

909-598-0509Contact: Cynthia Tubal/Sylvia Sao FAX: 909-598-1411

www.hcpacific.com [email protected] Aerospace

Halifax Stanfield Intl Airport557 Barnes Rd. Enfield, Nova Scotia Canada B2T 1K3www.impaerospace.com 902-873-2250


ISO Group Inc.7700 Technology Drive West Melbourne FL 32904www.iso-group.com 321-773-5710

FAX: 321-777-0499Garrett [email protected]




United States Aviation CorporationSikorsky Aircraft Corp.

6900 Main St. Stratford CT 06614 203-386-4000




Attack Pioneer

Despite the widespread use of helicoptersduring the Korean War for medical transportand troop movement, the attack helicopterwas nowhere to be found. The French ArmyAir Corps (Aviation Légère de l'Armée deTerre, or ALAT) determined to change that.Experimenting with a Sud-Ouest (later SudAviation) S.O.1221 Djinn light helicopter, theCorps launched the first recorded missile strike from a helicopter in 1954.

The S.O 1221 was an unlikely candidate for an attack aircraft. With alargely transparent cabin holding two crew members, an empty weight ofonly 704 pounds, and a fuselage less than 18 feet long, it hardly looked thepart of a war machine. However, the weapon it fired, the Nord Aviationmanual command to line of sight (MCLOS) wire-guided anti-tank SS.10missile, meant business, accurately delivering its 11-pound hollow charge at80 meters (262 feet) per second.

The S.O.1221 Djinn had another distinction: the rotor was propelled notby a rotating shaft but by compressed air expelled from the rotor tips. The240-horsepower Turbomeca Palouste IV turbo-compressor engine providedno direct power. Instead, it served as the source of the compressed air forthe rotor jets.

Sources: All the World's Rotorcraft, www.aviastar.org; helis.com, www.helis.com; Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org

ACTUATORS

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ANTENNAS/ANTENNA SYSTEMS




New York [email protected] Antenna Systems, Inc.

596 Lowell Street Methuen MA 01844978-557-2497

www.cobham.com FAX: 978-557-2800Joy Leuis [email protected]

Electro-Tec Corp.1501 N. Main St. Blacksburg VA 24060 540-552-2111

FAX: 540-951-3832Northrop Grumman Corporation


FAX: 818-598-2089SENSOR SYSTEMS INC.

8929 Fullbright Ave. Chatsworth CA 91311www.sensorantennas.com 818-341-5366








[email protected] Industries, Inc.

8 Reith St. Copiague NY 11726631-842-8989

www.nelljoy.com FAX: 631-842-8040R & B AIRCRAFT SUPPLY INC.







New York [email protected] Aircraft Services-Melbourne

PO Box 61740 Palm Bay FL USA 32906-1740www.aarcorp.com 252-435-0826

FAX: 252-435-1930Aero Technology, Inc.



[email protected]




www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655



Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Ducommun Technologies, Inc.


EMTEQ Family of Companies5349 S Emmer Drive New Berlin WI 53151Toll Free: 888-679-6170 262-679-6170

FAX: 262-679-6175www.emteq.com [email protected]




INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT720 Pennsylvania Drive Exton PA 19341FAX: 610-646-0146 610-646-9800

www.innovative-ss.com Contact: David Green



FAX: 818-598-2089SOI Aviation

23965 Ventura Blvd. Calabasas CA [email protected] 818-591-3166


BEARINGS

Dixie AerospaceSuite 100, 560 Atlanta S. Pkwy. Atlanta GA 30349Telex: 542141 SITA: ATLDBXD 404-348-8100Toll Free: 800-241-8471 FAX: 404-763-2577

www.dixieaerospace.com [email protected]


Contact: Patricia Saglimbeni [email protected] CORPORATION

345 Route 17, P.O. Box 70 Hasbrouck Heights NJ07604 201-288-8877Contact: Fred Scheps - Sales Mgr. FAX: 201-288-7356

[email protected]


QUICK REFERENCE: ROTORCRAFT

BEARINGS



ANTENNAS/ANTENNA SYSTEMS

631.981.7700 • Fax: 631.981.7706 • Toll Free USA: 800.422.6300 55 Raynor Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 USA

[email protected] • www.consolac.com

ConsolidatedAIRCRAFT SUPPLY CO., INC.

Delivering On Time, At A Price That Flies True.

KGS Electronics Weldon PumpFACTORY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED BY:

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Since 1957,operators worldwide have

trusted Consolidated Aircraft Supply

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CABLE FITTINGS



[email protected] & COMPANY INC.

Wire Rope Division1 Cable Rd. Pomfret CT 06258 860-928-7981www.loosco.com FAX: 860-928-6167


239-321-5667

CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT


FAX: 252-435-1930

CONNECTORS



[email protected]


[email protected]



[email protected] Distribution Corp.

2985 E.Harcourt St. Rancho Dominguez CA 90221www.cdc-online.com 310-632-2466Toll Free: 800-421-5840 FAX: 310-632-5413









FAX: 818-598-2089WILLIAMS RDM

200 Greenleaf Street Ft. Worth TX USA [email protected] 817-872-1599
















FAX: 770-799-4945Contact: Beth Boedeker [email protected]



[email protected] Family of Companies

5349 S Emmer Drive New Berlin WI 53151Toll Free: 888-679-6170 262-679-6170

FAX: 262-679-6175www.emteq.com [email protected]



















New York [email protected] Aircraft Services-Melbourne

PO Box 61740 Palm Bay FL USA 32906-1740www.aarcorp.com 252-435-0826

FAX: 252-435-1930AERO PRECISION INDUSTRIES,LLC.

201 Lindbergh Ave Livermore CA 94551 925-455-9900www.aeroprecision.com FAX: 925-455-9901






AVIALL2750 Regent Blvd. Dallas TX 75261 972-586-1000

www.aviall.comContact: Ty Genteman [email protected]




Distributors - Aircraft Parts & Supplies

AVIATION INTERNATIONALCORPORATION

5555 N.W. 36th Street • Miami Springs, FL 33166

FASTENERSAN • NAS • MS

MIL SPEC MATERIALTEMPO • G.E. LAMPS

CRC • KRYLON • WD-40 • LPSCHEMSEAL

PILOT SUPPLIESBOOKS • TEACHING AIDS

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SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT • FLIGHTBAGS • GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS

ASA • JEPPESEN • APR • RAYBAN TAB BOOKS • ONC/WAC CHARTS

KILGORE • EASTERN AERO MARINE SOFT COM • DAVID CLARK

1-800-741-6486Telephone: 305-888-6486

FAX: 305-884-8045E-mail: [email protected]

AOGs Welcomed

CABLE FITTINGS



CONNECTORS

CARGO HANDLING EQUIPMENT


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FAX: 514-633-6308Herber Aircraft Service Inc.

1401 E. Franklin Ave. El Segundo CA 90245Contact: Daryl Yeelitt 310-322-9575Toll Free: 800-544-0050 FAX: 310-322-1875

www.herberaircraft.com [email protected] Group Inc.

7700 Technology Drive West Melbourne FL 32904www.iso-group.com Garrett Schiefer 321-773-5710








ENGINE SERVICES






OGMA - Industria Aeronautica De Portugal SAAlverca do Ribatejo Alverca P-2615 PortugalFAX: 351-21-9573056 351-21-957-9055



FASTENERS



P.O. Box 200366 Arlington TX 76006 817-640-4031www.av-techind.com FAX: 817-649-1355Shipping: 1180 Corporate Drive W. Arlington TX76006





www.excelaero.comHC Pacific

19844 Quiroz Court Walnut CA 91789 909-598-0509Contact: Cynthia Tubal/Sylvia Sao FAX: 909-598-1411

www.hcpacific.com [email protected]

LIBERTY ENGINEERING9248 Eton Ave Chatsworth, CA 91311 818-786-8111Toll Free: (800) 257-4838 FAX: 818-786-8222

[email protected] Aerospace

313 Euclid Way Anaheim CA 92801 714-635-3993FAX: 714-635-9553

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc.20360 Plummer St. Chatsworth CA 91311FAX: 818-678-6618 818-678-6555P.O.Box 7044 N Hollywood CA 91609

Piedmont Aviation Services3821 N. Liberty St. Winston Salem NC 27105FAX: 336-776-6091 336-776-6060

Standard Aero Parts5100 Maureen Lane Moorpark CA USA [email protected] 805-531-5410

FAX: 805-531-5419TRANSAERO, INC.

35 Melville Park Road, Suite 100 Melville NY11747-3268 631-752-1240Telex: 967734 FAX: 631-752-1242SITA: ISPTXCR www.transaeroinc.com


FITTINGS





www.excelaero.com

FLIGHT SUITS



FUEL CELLS





[email protected]








FITTINGS

FLIGHT SUITS


FUEL CELLS

FASTENERS

ENGINE SERVICES

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GASKETS & O RINGS





www.excelaero.comMECANEX USA INC



GOVERNOR OVERHAUL


FAX: 514-633-6308

GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT


FAX: 252-435-1930Alturair

660 Steele Street El Cajon CA 92020 619-440-5531FAX: 619-442-0481

www.alturdyne.com Contact: Frank Verbeke




Dixie Air Parts Supply Inc.2202 W Malone St. San Antonio TX 78224FAX: 210-924-4901 210-924-5561PO Box 3583 San Antonio TX 78211



G-H Distributors Inc.2793 Bristol Pike Bensalem PA USA [email protected] 215-245-0101

FAX: 215-245-4243



Mercury GSE15915 Piuma Ave Cerritos CA USA 90703www.mercurygse.com 562 653 0654

FAX: 562 653 0665Ralmark Company

83 East Luzerne Ave Larksville PA 18704570-288-9331

HELMETS



HINGES - ROTORCRAFT

Aircraft Hinge24930 Ave Tibbits Valencia CA USA 91355www.aircrafthinge.com 661-257-3434

FAX: 661-257-3287

HOISTS





FAX: 818-841-2342Contact: David Bill [email protected]

Herber Aircraft Service Inc.1401 E. Franklin Ave. El Segundo CA 90245Contact: Daryl Yeelitt 310-322-9575Toll Free: 800-544-0050 FAX: 310-322-1875

[email protected]



Parker Hannifin CorpStratoflex Products Div

220 Roberts Cut-Off Rd Fort Worth TX 76114www.parker.com/stratoflex 817-738-6543

FAX: 817-738-9920Contact: Cheryl Simms [email protected]

HYDRAULIC PARTS &COMPONENTS





Octodecacopter

Octodecacopter may never be acommon word, but there is atleast one device to which itproperly applies. For several yearse-volo, a German company thatcarries out experimental aircraftdesigns, has been working toscale up the quadrotor lifterdesign seen so often in hobbyistdrones. The result is the VC-200 Volocopter.

This strange but graceful craft is capable of carrying two people aloft,lifted by eighteen rotors, arranged in two concentric rings around alightweight fuselage. Multiple test flights of several minutes have beencarried out thus far; the proposed production version is predicted to have aflight duration of about an hour.

Flight control is achieved by changing motor thrust on appropriaterotors. Rear rotors are accelerated, creating more rear lift and tilting the craftforward. All rotors then add to forward propulsion.

E-volo views the Volocopter as an innovative experimental design as wellas potential practical transportation. Its all-electric propulsion isenvironmentally friendly, and the unique drive system makes it easier to pilotthan a conventional helicopter. Others apparently recognize this potential:after posting its maiden flight video last year, the company raised a crowd-funding investment of $1.64 million in less than 4 days on the GermanWebsite Seedmatch.

Sources: e-volo, www.e-volo.com; Gizmag, www.gizmag.com; Wired, www.wired.com.




HOISTS

HELMETS

HINGES

GASKETS & O RINGS

GOVERNOR OVERHAUL


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Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Hawker Pacific Aerospace

11240 Sherman Way Sun Valley CA 91352Toll Free: 800-443-8302 818-765-6201

FAX: 818-765-2065www.hawker.com

Contact: Brad [email protected]




[email protected]


www.moog.com Contact: Jeff Markel

[email protected] Industries, Inc.


Select Helicopter Services Ltd.6295A Airport Way Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 2V7www.selecthelicopter.com 250-765-3317




IGNITION SYSTEMS



IN-FLIGHT REFUELING


FAX: 530-283-4247



FAX: 914-242-5422INVENTORY LOCATOR SERVICE, LLC

8001 Centerview Pkwy - STE: 400Memphis TN USA 38018 901-794-5000

www.lismart.com FAX: 901-794-1760NSN-NOW.COM

8200 Republic Airport;Hangar 43, Suite 6 FarmingdaleNY 11735 631-847-3504www.nsn-now.com FAX: 631-847-0264


FAX: 212-629-7513

INSPECTIONS





FAX: 252-435-1930Aero Technology, Inc.



AOG REACTION INC.526 Aviator Drive Ft. Worth TX 76179FAARepair Station YU1R519K 817-439-0700www.aogreaction.com FAX: 817-439-9700

Contact: Robert Samson [email protected] Technologies, Inc.


INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT720 Pennsylvania Drive Exton PA 19341FAX: 610-646-0146 610-646-9800

www.innovative-ss.com Contact: David Green






LANDING GEAR

AEREX Manufacturing, Inc.34 S. Satellite Rd South Windsor CT 06074

860-643-7627Brown Helicopters Inc.

10100 Aileron Ave. Pensacola FL 32506 850-455-0971FAX: 850-456-8231

Hawker Pacific Aerospace11240 Sherman Way Sun Valley CA 91352Toll Free: 800-443-8302 818-765-6201

FAX: 818-765-2065www.hawker.com Contact: Brad Curtis

[email protected]


Contact: Ron McClean www.kitcodefense.comNell-Joy Industries, Inc.




ROTAIR INDUSTRIES964 Crescent Ave. Bridgeport CT 06607 203-576-6545

FAX: 203-576-6804Contact: Christine M. Kudravy, President

[email protected]





LIGHTING





[email protected] Bulb Co. Inc.

PO Box 231 Bohemia NY USA 11716 631-589-33089www.bulbspecialists.com FAX: 631-589-3393

Toll Free: 1-800-331-2852Contact: Edie Muldoon [email protected]



FAX: 252-435-1930AMERICAN VALLEY AVIATION




www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655Dynamic Fabrication Inc.





ROTAIR INDUSTRIES964 Crescent Ave. Bridgeport CT 06607

203-576-6545FAX: 203-576-6804

Contact: Christine M. Kudravy, [email protected]

www.rotair.com




LIGHTING

Accessory Class I, II, and III

AOG Reaction Inc.

526 Aviator Drive Ph: (817) 439-0700Ft. Worth, TX 76179-5426 Fax: (817) 439-9700

Test/Repair “EXPENDABLE” Switches, Sensors, ControllersSpecialists In Unusual Accessories


IN-FLIGHT REFUELING

INSPECTIONS



IGNITION SYSTEMS

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METALS


FAX: 516-334-4109Bralco Metals

15090 Northam St La Mirada CA 90638Toll Free: 800-628-1864 714-7369-4800

FAX: 714-736-4840Contact: Don Gonzales

[email protected]

6718 Jefferson, NE. Albuquerque NM 8710911sa;[email protected] 505-345-0959Toll Free: 800-999-8405 FAX: 505-345-1187

Dallas410 Mars Drive Garland TX 75040

[email protected] FAX: 972-272-4485



Toll Free: 866-285-9984Phoenix

929 E. Jackson St Phoenix AZ 85034 [email protected] FAX: 602-252-7813


3400 N. Topeka Ave. Wichita KS 67219 [email protected] FAX: 316-838-9230

Toll Free: 800-729-6772www.bralco.com



www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655MECANEX USA INC



SUPRA Alloys, Inc351 Cortez Circle Camarillo CA 93012 805-388-2138www.suraalloys.com FAX: 805-914-1368

Toll Free: 800-647-8772

MODIFICATIONS


FAX: 516-334-4109Cobham Antenna Systems, Inc.

596 Lowell Street Methuen MA 01844978-557-2497

www.cobham.com FAX: 978-557-2800Joy Leuis [email protected]


FAX: 514-633-6308IMP Aerospace




www.moog.com Contact: Jeff Markel

[email protected]

NIGHT VISION GOGGLES



PAINTING



www.cascadeaerospace.com FAX: 604-557-2655DEFT, INC.

17451 Von Karman Ave. Irvine CA 92614Contact: Tracy Garrett Jr. 949-474-0400Toll Free: 1-800-544-3338 FAX: 949-474-7269

www.deftfinishes.comIMP Aerospace





PNEUMATIC PARTS &







Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225Nell-Joy Industries, Inc.



PROPELLERS/PARTS OVERHAUL


FAX: 252-435-1930C&S Propeller LLC.

715 Arrow Grand Circle, Covina, CA 91722626-414-3334

Fax 626-414-3335Maria Elena Herrera - Sales Support Administrator [email protected]

Brown Helicopters Inc.10100 Aileron Ave. Pensacola FL 32506 850-455-0971

FAX: 850-456-8231


[email protected]




Contact: Max MeredithS3 International, LLC.

6110 N Flint Road Milwaukee WI 53209-3716www.s3international.com 414-351-1506


RADOMES


Joy Leuis [email protected] Grumman Corporation





SEALS





SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT & T

Life Support International200 Rittenhouse Circle Bristol PA 19007Telex: [email protected] 215-785-2870www.lifesupportintl.com FAX: 215-785-2880



SWITCHES



[email protected]


SWITCHES

SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT & SURVIVALEQUIPMENT OVERHAUL

PROPELLERS/PARTS &PROPELLERS/PARTS OVERHAUL

SEALSPNEUMATIC PARTS & COMPONENTS

RADOMES

METALS

MODIFICATIONS

NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

PAINTING

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FAX: 818-598-2089

TEST EQUIPMENT













FAX: 805-987-4811MECANEX USA INC





FAX: 818-598-2089SpaceAge Control Inc.

38850 20th St. East Palmdale CA 93550www.spaceagecontrol.com 661-273-3000

FAX: 661-273-4240Tactical Flight Services

1800 Airport Rd, Hgr. II Kennesaw GA 30144FAX: 770-794-3222 678-438-7271

www.tfs2.com

TOOLS - AIR POWER





FAX: 310-632-3900

VALVES



WEAPONS PYLONS


FAX: 530-283-4247

WELDING - CERTIFIED


FAX: 530-283-4247Dynamic Fabrication Inc.


WHEELS/BRAKES &WHEELS/BRAKES OVERHAUL

Aviation Brake Service/Avcenter7274 NW 34th Street Miami FL 33122 305-594-4677www.aviationbrake.com FAX: 305-477-5799

Contact: Andres Posse [email protected]



Mailing Address: POB 250970 Milwaukee WI 53225







FAX: 805-987-4811

WIRE ROPE FITTINGS




WIRELESS COMMUNICATION




WIRE ROPE FITTINGS


ADVERTISERS’ INDEX

AAR Aircraft Component Services

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

ABD Online.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Aero Component Engineering. . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Aero Precision Industries. . . . . . . 38

Airborne Technologies, Inc. . . . . 31

American Valley Aviation, Inc. . . 31

AOG Reaction Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 63

ARINC Aerospace Products

& Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auto Pilots Central . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Av-Tech Industries, Inc. . . . . . . . . 42

Aviation International Corp. . . . . 60

Benchmark Connector Corp.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Charlotte Aircraft Corp. . . . . . . . 40

Consolidated Aircraft

Supply Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Derco Aerospace, Inc.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover

Global Program

Management LLC . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Inventory Locator Service . . . . . . 43

Miraj . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Pentagon 2000 Software. . . . . . . 53

Quality Aviation, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . 39

R & B Aircraft Supply, Inc.. . . . . . 48

Transaero, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

USATCO - U.S. Air Tool Co. . . . . 46

We welcome your comments, criticisms,praise and suggestions.

Please contact us at: AVIATION AFTERMARKET DEFENSE

3125 Cedar RoadYorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 [email protected]

Fax: 914-242-5422


WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

TOOLS - AIR POWER

WEAPONS PˇYLONS

VALVES

WELDING - CERTIFIED

TEST EQUIPMENT


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