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- Assisted inspection of 17 bomblifts during 2005 NSI pre-inspection; ensured 100% technical data compliance
- Craftsman! Manufactured/installed two bomb lift brake lines; guaranteed asset for weapons loader training
- Diagnosed leaking MJ-1B table center post; rebuilt internal components--prevented environmental damage/EPA fines
- Diagnosed munitions lift truck with no steering; repaired steering pump coupling--saved the Air Force $3,818
- Discovered bomb lift with binding brakes; replaced brake disk/caliper--unit munitions loading ready in 2 hours
- Discovered bomblift difficult to steer; replaced leaking steering pump--returned unit for munitions uploads
- Discovered bomblift steering cylinder leaking; rebuilt cylinder in 2 hours--saved AF $534 in replacement cost
- Discovered bomblift with binding brakes; replaced brake disk/caliper--unit munitions loading ready in 2 hours
- Discovered broken wheel studs on bomblift; replaced studs--prevented possible "Dull Sword" incident
- Discovered internal MHU-83 pump coupling failure; overhauled hydrostatic pump <12 hours--saved $1.5K pump cost
- Discovered leaking bomblift brake valve; salvaged part off condemned unit--save AF $370 in replacement cost
- Discovered leaking bomblift break pedal; salvaged parts of condemned unit prevented brake rotor damage
- During inspection found stand without lock pin mod; coordinated immediate allied shop repair--safe for use
- Encountered bomblift with loose steering; located/replaced loose tie rod end--allowed safe weapons loading
- Expedited eqpt defect; sourced/replaced leaking MHU83 bomb-lift--secured 31x MK-82 CALFEX releases GF 20-10
- Found bomblift with improper table movement; changed control valve lines--averted possible upload accident
- Identified a bomb lift with shorted starter wires; repaired wires; quickly returned unit for aircraft operations
- Identified bomblift with no steering; replaced coupling--averted steering failure during B-52 weapons upload
- Identified internally defective munitions lift truck tire; replaced in 30 min--prevented possible tire explosion
- Identified internally defective munitions lift truck tire; replaced inner tube/tire--ensured reliable for munitions
- Identified leaking bomblift exhaust; installed retro-fit kit--increased engine life/decreased future maintenance
- Identified leaking bomblift master brake cylinder; replaced cylinder--ensured safe/operational parking brake
- Identified leaking hydraulic hoses on bomblift truck; replaced hoses--prevented potential Dull Sword incident
- Identified shorted bomb lift starter wires; repaired in 10 minutes--key to upload of 29 general purpose bombs
- Identified trng gap; trained three personnel on proper bomblift service inspections--boosted flight proficiency by 10%
- Identified worn bomblift hydraulic hoses; replaced damage hoses--prevented possible system capitation
- Identified/replaced leaking bomblift hydrostatic motor; saved AF $1,782--guaranteed safe for flight line use
- Inspected bomblifts prior to 2005 NSI; ACC IG rated AGE near perfect for tools, test, and handling equipment
- Observed bomblift failing to hold load; isolated/adjust system relief valve pressure <2 hrs--svd $3K valve replacement
- Performed nine steering sector TCTO inspections; ensured 100% technical data compliance of all bomb lifts
- Pinpointed MHU-83 hydraulic leak; identified/replaced lift cylinder--avoided injury to personnel/potential Dull Sword
- Rebuilt manipulator head assembly on MHU-83C/E; reduced unit downtime--saved $8,227 over replacement
- Removed/replaced leaky bomblift hydrostatic pump in 4 hours; dispatched $58K asset for weapons load crew
- Repaired chaffing bomblift high pressure hose; alleviated main piston pump failure--saved AF over $1,750
- Repaired leaking hydrostatic pump on bomb lift truck; saved $1,773 pump costs--restored flight to EWO levels
- Replaced bomblift longitudinal cylinder; completed 3-hour job in 1--prevented potential Dull Sword incident
- Replaced corroded bomblift preheat solenoid; averted possible electrical fire--saved AF $22,321 engine cost
- Researched/routed 2 AFTO 22's on bomblift testing procedures; added operational test after all maintenance
- Spearheaded one-time inspection on four MHU-83 C/E munitions handlers; averted possible aircraft mishap
- Superior Technician; Id'd/replaced decaying hydraulic hose <15 mins--adverted boom failure/bolstered 92% FMC rate
- Supervised repair of over 90 discrepancies on 3 bomblifts; ensured 100% compliance during 2005 ACC NSI
- Tackled MHU-83 charging system fault; located/repaired severed wire--adverted 120 hrs potential down time/$13k svd
- Trained 5-level on bomblift hydrostatic pump replacement; dispatched $58K asset for weapons load crew
- Trained airman on bomblift bearing inspection/IPI procedure; ensured safe/reliable unit for weapons uploads
- Trained subordinate on bomblift brake caliper replacement; ensured proper bleeding of critical component
- Troubleshot bomblift engine malfunction; dislodged FOD from fuel lines--resurrected $59K asset after 2 yr downtime
- Troubleshot bomblift engine smoking excessively; replaced head gasket--returned for weapons load training
- Troubleshot MHU-83C/E lacking power; adjusted hydrostatic system pressure--saved $12,280 in costly parts
- Uncommanded movement of bomblift; concluded bad centering mechanism--adjusted/FMC in 10 minutes
- Unmatched hydraulic system knowledge; rebuilt MHU-83C/E manipulator head center shaft--saved $9219
- Utilized salvaged hydrostatic pump off bomb lift truck; accomplished in 2 hours--saved AF $1,773 pump costs
- Utilized salvaged roll cylinder of MHU-83C/E bomb lift truck--saved Air Force $773 in replacement costs
- Verified erratic MJ-1C movement; adjusted centering mechanism <30 min--weapons loading continued uninterrupted
