Bomblift Test Weight Requirement Document.docx

The AGE Flight needs to replace 7000lb Bomblift Test Weight.

Purpose: The current Bomblift Test Weight is degrading and if it reaches below minimum tolerances, the bomblifts load testing can’t be accomplished in accordance with unit T.O. The AGE flight response is to be proactive and acquire a replacement 7000lb test weight so prevent bomblifts from not having proper load testing equipment.

Impacts: If the current 7000lb bomblift test weight degradation continues and it falls below the minimum tolerance of 6,700lbs. The AGE flight will be forced to red X all bomblifts on their annual inspections or after replacing any hydraulic components, as these two actions require load test after the inspection or maintenance. This will affect all agencies that rely on using our bomblifts to accomplish task such as uploading munitions onto aircraft. The wing wouldn’t be able to fly sorites with munitions that require a bomblift to load them.

Summary: The AGE flight is taking the initiative to prevent our flight of MHU-83 Bomblifts from being the single point of failure. Degradation of our current concrete test weight has already started and it needs to be replaced before the bomblifts become unserviceable.

Parts Research: The custom design test weight should be all steel construction and weigh 7000 pounds with a tolerance of +/- 250 pounds at the time of build. It should be marked with the exact weight, have a data plate stating the actual weight, and come with a traceable certificate of weight. Additionally, it should be designed as depicted in figure 1 and 2 below: with two steel support beams on the sides that can catch the weight if the bomblift fails during lifting as well as a lift point between the two supports measuring approximately 24 inches wide and 24 inches deep.

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