01d F-35 Vertical Tail installation and removal tool 20200421.docx

SOW for F-35 Vertical Tail installation and removal tool

1. Torque Tool

1.1. Torque tool to install and uninstall 1-1/8” Hex Bolt and 1-1/4” Hex Bolts (torque values from 300-500 ft. lbs.)

1.2. All final torques applied to bolts will be completed by mechanic.

1.3. Torque tool shall come equipped with anti-torque so operator does not have to apply opposite force.

2. Ergonomic lifting device

2.1. All position of the ergonomic arm shall be able to hold the 50+ Lb. torque tool without tipping the unit over.

2.2. Arm vertical lift point pivot angles to have 45° range and at the arm midpoint pivot angles to have 75° (105° from straight out). Fig 1

2.3. Torque tool angle of movement to be 180° Fig 1

FIG 1

FIG 2

2.4. Total reach of 113” inches out from the lift vertical support. Fig 2

2.5. Total reaches 130” max / 78” min from the floor with the torque tool (center of Tool) Fig 2

2.6. Arm holding torque tool to have +/-6° vertical movement. Fig 2

2.7. Arm end effector to hold toque tool at point of use without falling or swinging out of the way.

2.8. All axis movement such as rotation, vertical, horizontal for the torque tool (individually and combined) not to exceed 2lbs of force by the operator. Fig 3

FIG 3

2.9. Major positioning of equipment to be accomplished using the front control station on the floor and then locked into place via wheel locks.

2.10. Final height, horizontal and rotation adjustment for tool connection to bolts shall be controlled my mechanic while on top of jet.

2.11. All exposed surfaces and features to be weather resistant image1.png image2.png image3.png