LUKEAFBI21-114 — Crashed Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery

LUKEAFBI21-114 governs crash-damaged or disabled aircraft recovery procedures at Luke Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: LUKEAFBI21-114
  • Title: CRASHED DAMAGED OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY
  • Date: 2023-09-01

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The publication covers CDDAR response, recovery equipment, personnel training, agency coordination, and aircraft removal. It requires annual exercises, trained recovery teams, safety measures, and approval before physical removal procedures begin.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all maintenance and operations personnel assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, to include Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and the Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Topics covered

  • Aircraft recovery and removal
  • CDDAR response coordination
  • Recovery team training
  • Recovery equipment and PPE
  • Aircraft mishap evidence preservation
  • Annual CDDAR exercises

Questions and answers

When can physical aircraft removal procedures begin?

Physical aircraft removal procedures will not be implemented until approved by the Incident Commander (IC) or Senior Fire Official (SFO).

How often must CDDAR-affiliated wing agencies train and exercise?

All 56 FW Agencies affiliated with the CDDAR process will conduct and participate in annual training and exercises. (paragraph 2)

How many people must be available on the CDDAR team during airfield operating hours?

Ensure a fully trained and equipped CDDAR team, to include but not limited to a Team Chief, tow supervisor, tow vehicle operator, and brake rider will be available during airfield operating hours (minimum 4 people). (paragraph 2)

What must happen before additional personnel perform actual CDDAR operations?

All additional personnel will be given a safety brief and not used in actual CDDAR operations unless properly trained. (paragraph 2)

What equipment must the CDDAR team trailer contain?

Maintain an applicable CDDAR trailer, for weatherproof storage and mobility, with at least the minimum required equipment authorized by appropriate Table of Allowance. (paragraph 2)

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