robertsj35

Check out this site: http://www.telephonics.com/

Does anyone know of a wireless headset system currently being used in the back of the C130. I hate getting the intercom lead caught in the dual rail, seats, load etc. Any leads would be great......

Check out this site: http://www.telephonics.com/

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

C-130,

The AC-130U uses an HF Probe on the right wing. Who knows if it is the same part # but the U Model -4 might be a good place to start.

Jim

Sonny,

Are you doing the report because of ballscrews breaking during the crash or because of the rags being left near them causing them to malfunction?

Jim