Appendix_2_-_Specifications__Medium_Fixed_wing.pdf

NORTH WARNING SYSTEM AIRLIFT

Appendix 2

Fixed-Wing Heavy / Medium Airlift Services

Appendix 2 Medium Fixed-Wing Airlift – 9,000 lbs, Zone 1-5

1.0 Specifications for Fixed Wing Airlift Zones 1-5, 9,000lb capacity

1.1 Cargo and Personnel Movement. The Contractor shall provide fixed wing aircraft equipped with removable and/or foldable passenger seating with seat belts, which must have the capacity of transporting any combination of passenger(s) and/or cargo totaling minimum of 9,000 pounds. This payload does not include aircraft crewmembers and Contractor equipment required for the performance of this contract. The aircraft shall be capable of transporting the total payload a range of 350 GCSM nonstop. The aircraft shall be in compliance with established Canadian safety requirements and be equipped with tie-down devices to restrain the movement of cargo.

1.2. The airlift contractor must furnish an aircraft capable of completing the missions without requiring regularly scheduled maintenance. No scheduled major overhaul or repairs except en-route or turnaround service shall be performed at NWS stations.

1.3 The Contractor shall position the aircraft at the applicable LSS a minimum of two (2) hours prior to scheduled flight departure time. All flights shall originate at the applicable LSS. The Contractor shall be responsible for transporting personnel and cargo from origin to Long Range Radar (LRR) sites. (NOTE: The airstrips at the LRR sites are gravel inactive airstrips that are not maintained and are not under NOTAM Regulations. The type of aircraft ordered will be the smallest aircraft commensurate with mission requirements.

1.4. The airlift contractor shall supervise loading the aircraft and be responsible for proper weight and balance of all cargo loaded on the aircraft. Actual weight shall be used for each mission when transporting passengers and or cargo. Actual weight is defined as interrogated or scaled weight when transporting passengers. Scaled weight shall be used when loading and transporting cargo.