Reference 1 - Statement of Need ForceTec_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Statement of Need for ForceTec tooling from the 60MXS Fabrication Flight at Travis AFB to support C-5, C-17, and KC-46 aircraft maintenance operations. The document outlines the requirement for additional ForceTec tooling kits beyond the single kit currently on hand, to ensure uninterrupted maintenance operations and provide backup capability.
The request specifies a detailed list of ForceTec tooling components from Fatigue Tech (FTI), including starting drills, reamers, trimming tools, combination gages, mandrel check gages, FTCX nosecaps, mandrels, and flared sleeves in various sizes (Quote #216087). The equipment comes with a 12-month warranty and includes freight, handling, and labor charges in the quote. Delivery is to be made to 350 Ragsdale ST, Travis AFB CA, 94535. The tooling is specifically required per Technical Orders T.O 1C-M-3 Para 1.21.62.5 and T.O 1C-17A-3-1 Table 4-3 for installing ForceTec nut plates, which create a high interference fit between the barrel and structure while cold expanding the fastener hole.
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Statement of Need for
ForceTec Tooling
Description: The 60MXS Fabrication Flight is requesting to procure additional ForceTec tooling to support C-5, C-17, and KC-46 aircraft assigned to Travis AFB.
Currently, we have one ForceTec tooling kit on hand, but we need additional kits to ensure uninterrupted maintenance operations and to provide a spare kit in case one needs to be taken off-site.
The ForceTec tooling is a vital component in our maintenance operations, specifically designed for installing ForceTec hardware, including nut plates, on aircraft such as the C-5M, C-17, and KC-46. The ForceTec nut plate system is installed using the ForceTec tooling, which radially expands the nut plate retainer barrel into the hole, creating a high interference fit between the barrel and the structure, while also cold expanding the fastener hole in the parent structure.
As per Technical Orders T.O 1C-M-3 Para 1.21.62.5 and T.O 1C-17A-3-1 Table 4-3, the installation of ForceTec nut plates requires the use of ForceTec tooling. The quote provided includes all the necessary components to create a complete ForceTec kit, as there is no standard, pre-configured kit available. The tailored quote ensures that we receive all the required items to support our maintenance operations and meet the requirements of our aircraft fleet
The contractor shall provide the following:
1. Equipment: Brand/Model Number – Fatigue Tech (FTI)/ ForceTec tooling
ForceTec Tooling Quote #216087
NOMENCLATURE PART# QTY
DRILL, STARTING FTSD-3-0-3-C 1
REAMER, STARTING FTSR-3-0-3-C 1
ASSEMBLY, TRIMMING TOOL FTTT-3-0-3 1
ASSY, COMBINATION GAGE FTG-3-0-3 1
GAGE, MANDREL CHECK (0.2081) FTMG-3-0-3 1
ASSY, FTCX NOSECAP FTN-3-0-3 1
MANDREL, FTCX FTM-3-0-3-16 1
SLEEVE, FTCX FLARED FTS-3-0-3-16 100
REAMER, STARTING FTSR-3-1-3-C 1
ASSY, COMBINATION GAGE FTG-3-1-3 1
DRILL, STARTING FTSD-4-0-3-C 1
REAMER, STARTING FTSR-4-0-3-C 1
ASSEMBLY, TRIMMING TOOL FTTT-4-0-3 1
ASSY, COMBINATION GAGE FTG-4-0-3 1
GAGE, MANDREL CHECKG (0.2706) FTMG-4-0-3 1
ASSY, FTCX NOSECAP FTN-4-0-3 1
MANDREL, FTCX FTM-4-0-3-16 1
SLEEVE, FTCX FLARED FTS-4-0-3-16 100
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