3WGI21-101 — Crashed, Damaged, Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar)

3WGI21-101 governs crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery requirements and procedures for CDDAR operations.

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  • Publication number: 3WGI21-101
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED, OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR)
  • Date: 2024-10-23

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3WGI21-101 establishes roles for CDDAR operations and covers response sequences, on-base and off-base recovery, and crash procedures. It requires controls for aircraft access, personnel and equipment, hot brakes, barrier engagements, and external assistance.

Topics covered

  • CDDAR operations
  • On-base aircraft recovery
  • Off-base aircraft recovery
  • Crash response procedures
  • Hot brakes
  • Barrier engagements
  • Crash recovery vehicles and equipment
  • External recovery assistance

Questions and answers

How many members must the Crash Response Team have?

Provide a Crash Response Team (CRT) of at least three members from the Crash Recovery/Wheel and Tire (W&T)/Repair and Reclamation Section to respond to aircraft emergencies. (paragraph 1)

When can CRT personnel approach an emergency aircraft?

NOTE: CRT personnel will not approach an emergency aircraft until cleared by the IC. (paragraph 1)

Who may enter the mishap area before it is declared safe?

No one other than first responders may enter the mishap area. (paragraph 1)

What must happen before the aircraft is disturbed or removed?

The incident aircraft and its equipment must not be disturbed or removed unless directed or released by the IC, Interim Safety Board President/Safety Investigation Board President, or Impound Official/3 MXG representative. (paragraph 1)

How long must personnel wait before checking suspected hot brakes?

If hot brakes are suspected, the brakes will not be checked until 10-15 minutes have passed since the last application of brakes/initial temperature readings, due to heat transfer from the brakes to the wheel assemblies. (paragraph 6)

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