NCAR Aviation: PastNCAR Aviation: Past
Queen Airs (2) 1960-Queen Airs (2) 1960-70’s70’s
DeHavilland Buffalo 1960’sDeHavilland Buffalo 1960’s
NCAR Aviation: Past cont’d
Sabreliner ‘69-’93Sabreliner ‘69-’93
Schweitzer Schweitzer Sailplane ‘80-90’sSailplane ‘80-90’s
NCAR Aviation: Past cont’d
Beech King Beech King Air ‘82-’96Air ‘82-’96
General DynamicsGeneral DynamicsWB-57F ‘93-’97WB-57F ‘93-’97
NCAR Aviation: PresentNCAR Aviation: Present
Lockheed Electra Lockheed Electra 1973-Present1973-Present
Lockheed C-130 Lockheed C-130 1993-Present1993-Present
Staff CapabilitiesStaff Capabilities
• Project engineeringProject engineering• Worldwide field supportWorldwide field support• In-field maintenanceIn-field maintenance• Scientific researchScientific research• Instrument R & DInstrument R & D• Airframe modificationAirframe modification• Shop fabricationShop fabrication• Sheet metal fabricationSheet metal fabrication• FAA DER approvalFAA DER approval
• TechniciansTechnicians• Pilots or Co-pilotsPilots or Co-pilots• Flight EngineersFlight Engineers• MechanicsMechanics• Scientists/Project ManagersScientists/Project Managers• Engineers (aero, EE, software)Engineers (aero, EE, software)----------------------------~37 Total~37 Total
Global Project SupportGlobal Project Support
Frequent Complexities: Frequent Complexities: • Remote locationsRemote locations• Limited airport capabilitiesLimited airport capabilities• Poor access to parts and servicesPoor access to parts and services
• Scientist(s) as “customers” Scientist(s) as “customers” • 2-4 projects/year, each aircraft 2-4 projects/year, each aircraft • Any continentAny continent• Unique payloadsUnique payloads
Project PreparationProject Preparation
• Utilize max floor space, volumeUtilize max floor space, volume• Access to apertures, inlets criticalAccess to apertures, inlets critical
• Highly customizedHighly customized• 3-12 week prep period3-12 week prep period• Changing instruments, inletsChanging instruments, inlets
External SensorsExternal Sensors
Humidity sensorHumidity sensor Wing tip particle probesWing tip particle probes
Pod-mounted probesPod-mounted probes Shrouded air inletsShrouded air inlets
Maintenance NeedsMaintenance Needs
Needs Needs
• Accommodation for low yearly flight hoursAccommodation for low yearly flight hours
• Capability for field serviceCapability for field service
• Cost-effectivenessCost-effectiveness
• Minimized down time for inspectionMinimized down time for inspection
Maintenance Practices Maintenance Practices Current PracticesCurrent Practices
• Progressive (quarterly) maintenance plansProgressive (quarterly) maintenance plans
• Maintain store of spare parts & spare aircraftMaintain store of spare parts & spare aircraft
• Flyaway kit for deploymentsFlyaway kit for deployments
• Staffing: 6 A&P mechanics plus Maintenance ChiefStaffing: 6 A&P mechanics plus Maintenance Chief
UCAR Staff FunctionsUCAR Staff Functions Vendor FunctionsVendor Functions
Quarterly maintenanceQuarterly maintenanceRoutine airframe inspec.Routine airframe inspec.AD’s and Svc BulletinsAD’s and Svc BulletinsUnscheduled maint.Unscheduled maint.Engine/prop exchangesEngine/prop exchanges
Major engine repairsMajor engine repairsOverhaulsOverhaulsC-checksC-checksAvionics supportAvionics support
Special Repair CapabilitiesSpecial Repair Capabilities
Fabrication and replacement of Fabrication and replacement of WB-57F wing spar.WB-57F wing spar.