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FY09 COMBINED UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS LIST
C-130, C-5, C-17 LOADMASTER WIRELESS INTERPHONE
BACKGROUND
• Current intercom systems for short-range communications in and around airlift and tanker aircraft
utilize 50–100 ft cords that physically connect the maintainers and aircrew to the aircraft.
• These cords restrict user movement and become tangled with other cords and equipment.
• Maintenance must be conducted beyond the reach of the cords forcing maintainers to use hand signals
which can be misinterpreted.
REQUIREMENT
• Procure a wireless intercom system that provides hands-free, full duplex communication which allows 31
users on a single channel. Six personnel can speak simultaneously to aircraft ground crews during cargo
loading, aircraft maintenance, engine runs, refueling/defueling, pre- and post- ight checks and other
external operations faster and safer. The system is more economical than using current long cord wires.
IMPACT IF NOT FUNDED
• Continue using antiquated, troublesome and dangerous corded systems.
• Existing interphones cords get hung up on equipment or tangled with other cords. This restricts
movement and in extreme cases prevents the loadmaster or maintainer from performing critical duties
in a timely manner, thus reducing mission effectiveness.
UNITS IMPACTED
• 94th Airlift Wing, Dobbins ARB, GA
• 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson AFB, CO
• 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB, AL
• 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown ARS, OH
• 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh IAP, PA
• 440th Airlift Wing, Pope AFB, NC
• 914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls IAP, NY
• 934th Airlift Wing, Minn-St Paul ARS, MN
• 433rd Airlift Wing, Lackland AFB, TX
• 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
• 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March ARB, CA
CONTRACTOR(S)
• Telephonics Corporation, Farmingdale, NY
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