35FWI21-102 — Crash, Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Repair (cddar) Procedures

35FWI21-102 governs crash-damaged or disabled aircraft recovery, hot brakes, barrier engagement, and in-flight emergency operations at Misawa Air Base.

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  • Publication number: 35FWI21-102
  • Title: CRASH, DAMAGED OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT REPAIR (CDDAR) PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2022-01-27

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35FWI21-102 assigns duties for the CDDAR program and sets requirements for training, safety, communications, equipment inventories, and recovery coordination. It also defines normal and major responses and roles within the Crash Recovery Team.

Applies to: This instruction implements AFPD 21-1, Air and Space Maintenance, and AFI 21-101, Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management, and is applicable to all units assigned or attached to the 35th Fighter Wing.

Topics covered

  • Crash-damaged or disabled aircraft recovery
  • Hot brakes
  • Barrier engagement
  • In-flight emergency operations
  • Crash recovery training
  • Crash recovery communications
  • CDDAR equipment inventories
  • Normal and major responses

Questions and answers

What safety guidelines must CDDAR procedures follow?

Procedures must follow Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS) and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. (paragraph 1)

When can aircraft wreckage be moved during crash recovery?

Wreckage will not be disturbed IAW AFI 91-204, Safety Investigations and Reports, with the exception of essential rescue operations. Wreckage may be moved to prevent interference with vital air operations as deemed necessary by 35 FW/CC or the Incident Commander (IC). (paragraph 1)

What must personnel involved in crash recovery operations follow?

All personnel involved in crash recovery operations will adhere to training and safety procedures established in governing directives and standards. (paragraph 10-2)

Is communication on the Crash network mandatory during aircraft recovery?

Communication between the 35 CES Fire Emergency Services Flight, and Crash Recovery on the “Crash” network is mandatory to ensure aircraft recovery actions are performed as safely and quickly as possible. (paragraph 10-2)

How are aircraft recovery actions coordinated?

All aircraft recovery actions are coordinated through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to the IC. (paragraph 2)

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