CDRL_B001_MAFTD_Monthly_Report-10.docx

MONTHLY PERFORMANCE SUMMARY REPORT

CDRL B001

MAFTD (MOBILE AIRCRAFT FIREFIGHTING TRAINING DEVICES)

N61340-14-C-6101

22 September 2017

MAFTD Monthly Performance Summary Report August 1 – August 31, 2017 N61340-14-C-6101

CDRL B001

1. Summary This report is being submitted for the period 1 – 31 August, 2017, based on CDRL B001 requirements as set forth in contract N61340-14-C-6101.

2. Tasks and Accomplishments

· Responding to training and maintenance request by regions to reduce travel cost.

3. Problems

None

4. Other issues

5. Site Visits

Date of Visit: 8/8/17 – 8/11/17 Location Visit: MCAS Yuma Reason for Visit: MAFTD Repairs Personnel Required for Visit:

Trip Summary:

8-7-17 – Travel day

8-8-17 – Brought system on-line. Installed the video connections and inside camera is now operational. Was informed by site staff that during last use of trainer, the Flight Deck, Wheel Fire, and Apu were not working. Found that the Wheel Fire and APU problems were a result of not being set up properly. Tech corrected the problem and burned both Fireplaces satisfactorily. Performed Operational check and found Flight Deck and LW Cabin were in need of pilot cleaning. Was informed by site staff that they had only (1) person knowledgeable of operating the trainer and informed GSgt to contact the COR for Training.

8-9-17 – Cleaned out the pilot orifice on the Flight Deck Fireplace and the Low Wing Cabin Fireplace. Burned both Fireplaces satisfactorily and filled all water-bath Fireplaces with water and found that the outside Fuselage check valves (4) were leaking, causing the propane manifold to fill with water therefore causing some Fireplaces to fail. Found no spares to replace defective check valves. Informed staff of the problem and will place a requisition for the check valves. Informed staff trainer can still be used for training safely.

8-10-17 – Training Class

8-11-17 – Training Class

HOURS EXPENDED BY LABOR CATEGORY THIS TRIP:

Date of Visit: 8/12/17 - 8/16/17 Location Visit: MCAS 29 Palms Reason for Visit: MAFTD Repairs Personnel Required for Visit:

Trip Summary:

8-12-17 –Travel day

8-13-17 –Arrived on-site and installed new safety switch connector and SSOV valve for the STDB Cabin Fireplace

8-14-17- Brought system on-line and performed operational test of system. Cleaned pilots on all outside fireplaces. Noted all fireplaces burned satisfactorily. Noted that the propane hose for the STBD Pass Cabin main flame was getting brittle. Will place a req for a new one.

8-15-17 –Travel day

8-16-17 –Travel day

Date of Visit: 8/18/17 – 8/22/17 Location Visit: MCAS Cherry Point Reason for Visit: MAFTD Repairs Personnel Required for Visit:

Trip Summary:

8-18-17 – Travel day

8-19-17 – Completed setup of trainer. Found laptop for calibration of gas sensors to be not working. Replaced main gas hose connection on front of trainer after finding threads stripped on fitting. Pulled gas line for wheel fire unit due to leak at compression fitting. Performed software backup of plc computer in main console. Started performing inspection of trainer. Found switch assembly missing for galley fire and numerous missing lens covers on console. Repaired power connections on console to trainer connections.

8-20-17 –Found flight deck fireplace not working. No temperature display from pilot assembly. Pulled assembly apart and replaced thermocouple unit- checks good. Also found cover for pilot housing and nose enclosure in flight deck fireplace cone. Reinstalled in proper locations. Repaired electrical connection for tail engine and completed connections. Drained all interior and exterior water baths. Worked on 3D fireplace- found bad 3way pipe fitting and improper pipe installed. Headed out to pick up parts. Spoke with marines about gas calibration software for laptop.

8-21-17 – Replaced gas line for wheel fire assembly- checks good. Worked on LW engine fireplace and 3D fireplace. Installed new pipe and 3-way union on 3D fireplace. Cleaned all valves and pilot on LW engine but still have issue with pilot not lighting. Will order replacement solenoid rebuild kits for fireplace.

8-22-17 – Training Class

HOURS EXPENDED BY LABOR CATEGORY THIS TRIP:

Date of Visit: 8/22/17 – 8/25/17 Location Visit: NAS Corpus Christi Reason for Visit: MAFTD Repairs Personnel Required for Visit:

Trip Summary:

8-22-17 – Brought system on-line and noted that system came up and was in an alarm state and would not reset. Began trouble-shooting. Found that a zip relay had failed causing the alarm condition. Found a used zip relay and installed the Relay and was able to bring the system on-line with no alarms.

8-23-17 – Brought system on-line and ran an operational system test. Found low-wing cabin, tire fire and low-wing engine would not operate. Found that when both safety triggers were closed, the High-Wing Engine and Tire Burst would activate without being selected. Also noted that the safety valve (Snappy Joe) was not working, it was not remaining open to allow gas flow.

8-24-17 – Arrived on site and began trouble-shooting noted faults. Was notified by Firefighting Training Chief that the base was being secured to non-emergency personnel due to approaching hurricane and left the site.

8-25-17 – Researched needed zip relay and safety valve and placed a requisition.

HOURS EXPENDED BY LABOR CATEGORY THIS TRIP:

Date of Visit: 8/23/17 – 8/25/17 Location Visit: MCAS Beaufort Reason for Visit: MAFTD Repairs & Training Personnel Required for Visit:

Trip Summary:

8-23-17 – Training Class

8-24-17 – Performed repairs on wheel fire assembly. Replaced both flame rod assemblies in wheel unit. Fireplace checks good. Performed operational testing on remaining fireplaces- all checked good.

8-25-17 – Repaired threads on galley fire water pan plug. Checks good. Replaced connector on safety pendant and performed operational testing on fireplaces. All checked good.

Date of Visit: 8/27/17 – 8/30/17 Location Visit: NAS Patuxent River Reason for Visit: MAFTD Repairs Personnel Required for Visit:

Trip Summary:

8-27-17 – Travel to NAS Patuxent River to work on MAFTD, Mobile Structural and Helicopter trainers. Stopped at base and confirmed trainers were setup at airfield.

8-28-17 – Tested MAFTD trainer and found APU, Low Wing Cabin, Wheel Fire, Low Wing Engine, and Flight Deck not working. Also, rear ramp winch didn't work. Found connection for flame rod on flight deck fireplace loose- repaired connection- checks good. Found wiring that had been chewed through for APU fireplace- repaired, checks good. Found Low Wing Cabin fireplace to be missing burner control box. Determined issue with CB2 tripping constantly to be shorted burner control box in Low Wing that handles Low Wing Engine and Wheel Fire. Removed from circuit to allow power to remain on. Worked on locating replacement parts.

8-29-17 – Completed inspection of trainer. Found wiring for rear winch and camera to be pulled out of terminal board in rear electronics enclosure. Completed parts order for Low Wing fireplaces.

8-30-17 – Reconnected wiring for rear winch and camera. Found wire shorted in rear pendant control panel on back of trainer. Repaired wiring and sealed panel to keep water from entering pendant control box. Winch and camera check good. Backed up PLC computer software. Inspected Helicopter trainer. Found power inverter to be bad along with electronics enclosure box and winch pendant connector. Connected trainer to truck generator and performed burn tests- all checked good. Started inspection of Mobile Structural trainer but was unable to get propane powered generator to run. Will locate local repair facility to repair generator.

6. Work Planned for Next Reporting Period

· Planned repair and training trips for September 2017

· Andersen AFB August 26 -September 18

· MCAS Miramar September 6 -12

· MCB Kaneohe Bay September 20 -24

· NAS Point Mugu September 25 -27

· NAS Pax River September 25 -27

· NAS JRB Forth Worth September 27 -28

· Portsmouth PSY September 21 -22

· NAS Pax River September 25 -27

· NAS Corpus Christi September 28 -30

7. Funding Status Report

· See Attached