SHEPPARDAFBI21-207 — Crashed, Damaged Or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar)

SHEPPARDAFBI21-207 governs crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery procedures, responsibilities, equipment, inspections, training, and support hours.

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  • Publication number: SHEPPARDAFBI21-207
  • Title: CRASHED, DAMAGED OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR)
  • Date: 2019-07-30

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Its procedures address runway reopening, prevention of secondary aircraft damage, evidence preservation, team composition, equipment, inspections, training, and response timing. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and its program instruction does not take precedence over aircraft-specific technical data.

Applies to: It applies to all units and activities assigned and/or attached to Sheppard Air Force Base (SAFB), including tenants.

Topics covered

  • CDDAR recovery operations
  • Aircraft mishap response
  • Recovery equipment inspections
  • CDDAR team chief qualifications
  • Crash recovery exercises
  • CDDAR support hours

Questions and answers

What does CDDAR recovery require after an aircraft crash?

Requirements will consist of opening runways for operational use, prevention of secondary damage to the aircraft, and preservation of evidence for mishap or accident safety investigation. (paragraph 1)

What takes precedence over the CDDAR program instruction during recovery?

The CDDAR program instruction is procedural and will not take precedence over aircraft specific technical data in the recovery of crashed, damaged or disabled aircraft. (paragraph 1)

Who is responsible for immediate CDDAR response and evidence preservation?

80 FTW is responsible under the host/tenant support agreement for immediate response, recovery, and preservation of evidence for mishap or accident investigations. (paragraph 2)

When can a disabled aircraft be moved?

Until release by Incident Commander, aircraft movement will not be attempted. (paragraph 2)

How often must recovery equipment be inspected?

Periodic equipment inspections must be accomplished in accordance with intervals established in technical orders, commercial manual or annually, as a minimum. (paragraph 5)

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