ELLSWORTHAFBI21-102 — Crashed Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar) Program

ELLSWORTHAFBI21-102 governs responsibilities and procedures for recovery of crashed and disabled aircraft within the 28th Bomb Wing.

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  • Publication number: ELLSWORTHAFBI21-102
  • Title: CRASHED DAMAGED DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-07-22

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It covers CDDAR support during deployed operations, core and after-hours response, team chief duties, member qualifications, and team duties. It requires training, equipment inspections, documented qualifications, recall procedures, and safe recovery operations.

Applies to: This instruction applies to maintenance activities within the 28th Bomb Wing (28 BW).

Topics covered

  • CDDAR response exercises
  • Aircraft recovery equipment inspections
  • Deployed CDDAR operations
  • Core-hours and after-hours recall procedures
  • CDDAR team chief training
  • CDDAR team member qualifications
  • Aircraft recovery site duties

Questions and answers

What safety conditions must be met before a CDDAR recovery operation?

WARNING: Prior to any crash recovery operation, ensure that it is safe to approach the aircraft. Ensure all explosives, ejection seats, cartridges and flares are de-armed, expended, or proclaimed safe by the fire department and (or) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). (paragraph 1)

How often must recovery equipment be inspected?

Inspect all recovery equipment for serviceability before and after each exercise and real world use. Periodic equipment inspections must be accomplished IAW intervals established in TOs or as a minimum annually. (paragraph 2)

How is CDDAR support evaluated for deployed operations?

CDDAR support for deployed operations will vary. Requirement for each operation will be evaluated by the 28 MXG/CC and CDDAR Team Chief. (paragraph 2)

What response is required from CDDAR team members during flying hours?

CDDAR support during flying hours will require immediate response by all CDDAR team members. (paragraph 4)

What training is required for CDDAR team members?

All team members will receive annual training following initial training consisting of academic and hands-on. All training will be documented in TBA and IMDS. (paragraph 10-2)

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