LITTLEROCKAFBI21-104 governs crashed, damaged, or disabled aircraft recovery procedures, including runway removal and off-base mishap response.
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It establishes the CDDAR program objective, removal conditions, response and recovery phases, and host and tenant base responsibilities. It requires approval before physical aircraft removal and addresses aircraft movement safety, off-base recovery, and tenant aircraft support.
Applies to: This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive (AFPD) 21-1, Maintenance of Military Materiel and applies to all 19th Airlift Wing (19 AW), 314th Airlift Wing (314 AW), 913th Airlift group (913 AW).
The primary objective of the CDDAR program is to return the mishap runway(s) to operational status as soon as practical after a mishap. (paragraph 2)
The Wing Commander will determine the degree of emergency and make a decision regarding the urgency with which the runway is cleared. (paragraph 2)
No one other than first responders may enter the mishap area during the initial response. (paragraph 3)
The incident aircraft and its equipment must not be disturbed or removed unless directed or released by the IC, ISB/SIB President or Impoundment Official/MXG Representative. (paragraph 3)
Physical aircraft removal procedures will not be implemented until approved by the On Scene Commander (OSC), the Incident Commander (IC), Interim Safety Board (ISB)/Safety Investigation Board (SIB) President or Fire Chief. (paragraph 1)