WHITEMANAFBI21-1018 — Aircraft/equipment Emergency Response And Crash, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (cddar)

WHITEMANAFBI21-1018 governs aircraft and equipment emergency response and crashed, damaged, disabled aircraft recovery.

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  • Publication number: WHITEMANAFBI21-1018
  • Title: AIRCRAFT/EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND CRASH, DAMAGED, DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR)
  • Date: 2021-04-14

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It identifies CDDAR personnel roles, team composition, supplies, equipment, and vehicles. It requires certification evaluations, recurring training, and documentation in IMDS.

Applies to: This instruction applies to organizations within the 509th Bomb Wing (509 BW) and the 131st Bomb Wing (131 BW) involved with aircraft operations and maintenance.

Topics covered

  • CDDAR team personnel
  • CDDAR team composition
  • Protective equipment
  • CDDAR recovery vehicles
  • Aircraft lifting equipment
  • CDDAR certification
  • CDDAR recurring training

Questions and answers

How many members should a CDDAR team have?

The CDDAR Team should consist of five members: the CDDAR Team Chief, one 7-level technician, and three 5-level technicians. (paragraph 1)

What protective equipment must CDDAR team personnel receive?

The 509 MXS will equip all 509/131 MXS CDDAR Team personnel with hooded protective coveralls, leather gloves, nitrile gloves, steel toed boots, full face respirators and high efficiency particulate air- and acid vapor- filter cartridges. (paragraph 4)

When is the 50-ton crane used for CDDAR events?

The 509/131 MXS CDDAR will notify 509 MUNS for use of the 50-ton crane when required for CDDAR events. (paragraph 4)

What evaluation is required for CDDAR Team Chief certification?

CDDAR Team Chiefs will complete at least one practical evaluation (aircraft lift) for initial certification and every 36 months thereafter for recertification. (paragraph 5)

How often must CDDAR team members complete recurring training?

CDDAR Team Chief and team members will complete training on crane operations, CDDAR trailer equipment familiarization and video refresher training every 12 months for assigned B-2A and T-38A aircraft. (paragraph 5)

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