CORRECTED_Aircraft_info_for_insurance_(2).docx

SOLICITATION AG-024B-S-15-0011 HC-130H MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Aircraft 1721

USCG SN 1721

USAF SN 87-0157

Lockheed Martin SN 5121 Model Version 382C-44C Current Model HC-130H Tanker Number 118

Transferred from Lockheed to the USCG 6/16/1988 TTAF as of 3/19/15 5194 Hours This aircraft will not have the center wing box replaced at this PDM due to low time.

Propeller, and Engine Times in Hours

Aircraft 1708

USCG SN 1708

USAF SN 83-0507

Lockheed Martin SN 5002 Model Version 382C-50E Current Model HC-130H Tanker Number 116

Transferred from Lockheed to the USCG 09/17/1984 TTAF as of 3/19/2015 22,807 Hours The center wing box times will be 0 when the aircraft is delivered to the USCG for bailment to the USFS.

Propeller, and Engine Times in Hours

* The propeller for the #3 position it not currently assigned, times TBD.

Certification Basis

The aircraft will be in Bail status from the USCG to the USFS for the duration of the IOC contracts or until the aircraft are delivered to Program Depot Maintenance (PDM) or delivered to the USAF for installation of the Retardant Delivery System (RDS).

The Aircraft will be self-certified as airworthy by the USFS under the 14 CFR 1 definition of public aircraft. This certification will be based on an Airworthiness Recommendation from the USCG following the USCG Policies and Procedures in the bailed status. Please reference the contract (b.4) for information on governing documentation that covers the maintenance and airworthiness of the aircraft.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY All aircraft operated by the USCG fall under the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) definition of public use aircraft, and thus, the USCG is the responsible agency for certification of airworthiness.

GENERAL Airworthiness is the property of a particular air system configuration to safely attain, sustain, and terminate flight in accordance with approved usage and limits. Figure 1 demonstrates a few of the typical areas of technical concern for airworthiness: Design, Manufacture, Materiel Support, and Maintenance

The USCG has established an Aircraft Configuration Control Board (ACCB) to review all proposed aircraft modifications and changes. The ACCB process, as outlined in this process guide, is intended to supplement general instructions governing aircraft testing, modifications, and changes. It is used in lieu of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness certification processes and procedures to enable the USCG to self-certify under the public use clause. The ACCB forwards a recommendation on all standard aircraft configuration changes and aeronautical equipment changes for final review by the Chief, Office of Aviation Forces (CG-711) and Chief, Office of Aeronautical Engineering (CG-41).

The ACCB process ensures safety, mission effectiveness, configuration control, life cycle support and the continued airworthiness of the system. Through a systematic, careful, consideration of critical factors involved, risk can be identified and mitigated early. These risks not only apply to the safe operation of the aircraft or subsystem itself, but also include all elements of an integrated logistics support plan. Through prototypes and trial installations, the change or modification can be tested in the operating environment to reveal any shortcomings or design changes that may need to be incorporated in the final design. In addition, this serves as a key decision point for CG-711, CG-1131, and CG-41, with input from CG-64 and CG-931, to jointly weigh the cost versus benefit of a proposed change before it is procured and implemented fleetwide.

The primary airworthiness reference is MIL-HDBK-516B Airworthiness Certification Criteria. Enclosure (2) of MIL-HDBK-516B breaks down airworthiness into functional areas and matches their certification criteria with corresponding FAR and Joint Service Specification Guides (JSSG).

TECHNICAL AIRWORTHINESS ASSURANCE CERTIFICATION

1. General A documented decision by the Technical Airworthiness Assurance Authorities that an aircraft system has been judged to be airworthy indicates that an aircraft system complies with governing documents and requirements.

2. Certification Documentation for Sustained Aircraft Requests for airworthiness certification for existing aircraft will be developed and drafted by the appropriate TAAC. Approval of that documentation comes via the ACCB process. For new aircraft acquisition, the CG-9 PEO will coordinate airworthiness documentation and certification with CG-711 and CG-41. The preferred method for requesting certification is via the ACCB Item Record.

a. Airworthiness Certification The Interim or Full Airworthiness Certification is an integral part of the ACCB Item Record Phase 1 and Phase 2 documents. The ACCB Item Records provide airworthiness certification, operating limitations, and restrictions necessary for safe flight of a new or modified air vehicle. This certification document is required prior to the first flight of a new or modified air vehicle.

b. Interim Airworthiness Certification An interim airworthiness certification, as indicated on the ACCB Item Record Phase 1, provides temporary certification to operate (nonstandard) aircraft configurations not promulgated by existing Coast Guard Technical Orders or by existing Commandant Instructions. This certification is typically given for a finite period (calendar days, flight hours, system cycles, etc.) to evaluate a potential configuration change. If an interim airworthiness certification is required, the ACCB Item Record Phase 1 shall document all applicable operating conditions and limitations necessary to maintain safety of flight in the airworthiness qualification statement section.

c. Full Airworthiness Certification A full airworthiness certification, as indicated on the ACCB Item Record Phase 2, provides certification for unrestricted use in accordance with promulgated Coast Guard Technical Orders or Commandant Instructions