Status Of Bomb Renovation Processes

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Status Of Bomb Renovation Processes

• David L. Butler NCI
• David F. Ellicks AFCPCO

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Status of Bomb Renovation Processes

• Automated Wire Arc Spray Systems (85/15
  Zinc/Aluminum) For General-Purpose Bomb
  Renovation
• 30 Year Corrosion Protection
• Kadena AB, Okinawa (1996)
• Andersen AFB, Guam (2000)
• Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky (2002)

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AFCPCO Takes Lead in Coating General Purpose
Bombs For the USAF

• AFCPCO Introduced the USAF To Metalizing
• General Purpose Bombs
• Accepted By Both The USAF and U.S. Navy
• New Production Being Metalized At McAlester
• Army Depot Oklahoma
• Renovations Being Done At Kadena AB Okinawa,
  Bluegrass Army Depot Kentucky

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Survey Finds Problems

• Corrosion Survey Conducted Spring 01
• Found Kadena Plant and Andersen Plant Not
  working.
• Formed Team To Survey Problems and Propose Fixs
• Team Briefs Hq. USAF/ILM Hq. PACAF/LG, and AFCPCO
• AFCPCO Directs Repair Of Kadena Plant

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Kadena AB Okinawa Bomb Renovation
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BEFORE AND AFTER
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Kadena AB, Okinawa

• Plant Is Up And Running
• Recent Upgrades/Repairs
• Repaired Shot Gates
• Rebuilt Blast Wheels
• Upgraded Wire Arc-Spray Controls
• Provided Diagnostic Equipment
• Repaired Blast Machine Doors
• Trained Personnel On Diagnostic Equipment
• Processing Approx. 60 Bombs Per Day

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Bomb Renovation Andersen AFB Guam
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Andersen AFB, Guam

• Plant Is Not Operational
• Personnel Not Trained To Maintain
• Computer Control System Not Working
• Blast Machine Not Working
• Typhoon Has Destroyed Gantry System
• Future Status In Doubt

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Bluegrass Army Depot Kentucky
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Bluegrass Army Depot (BGAD)

• BGAD Approached AFCPCO Wanting Capability
• Initial Contract To Do 6000 AF MK-82s
• Processing Approx. 60 Bombs Per Day
• Looking To Upgrade Reno Plant And Expand
  Workload
• Process Specification Developed And Is Being
  Used By BGAD Personnel

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Conclusion

• Metallizing Process Works And Is Providing
  Outstanding Corrosion Protection To Bombs
  Processed At Kadena and Bluegrass
• Andersen Is Out Of Commission But Can Be
  Restored To Operational Status
• Repair
• Reconfiguration/Simplification