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SUBJECT: Statement of Need for RQ4 Vert Fixture

1. Purpose: Fixture will be used for corrosion control and maintenance operations.

2. Scope or mission: Aircraft Structural Maintenance is tasked with organic coating refurbishment and corrosion control of the RQ4 airframe.

3. Impact: Will provide additional aircraft corrosion control capabilities.

4. Background: Beale AFB does not have an efficient means of painting RQ-4 Vertical stabilizers.

5. Special Requirements: Please see specifications listed below.

a. The stands must be constructed of steel and/or aluminum coated with industrial grade primer and epoxy or urethane paint. Paint color scheme must be Age Gray 26173 for all paintable surfaces and Safety yellow, color code 23538, on and around all pinch points and handrails to industry standard. Addition hazard markings will be painted to industry standard. Stands must meet all OSHA/industry safety standards and meet requirements in AFI 91-203 Chapter 16. AFI 91- 203 will be attached to this Statement of Need.

b. The RQ-4 Vert fixture must offer us a ridged structure which to mount the RQ-4 Vert. The fixture must be able to rotate 360 degrees on its axis to facilitate our sanding/painting requirements.

c. The fixture must have a Tow Bar attached and structurally sound enough to facilitate towing operations.

d. The fixture must be equipped with a detailed instruction manual capable of training an individual of all functions and safe operability pertaining to the piece of equipment.