Part Number
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO PROTECT A PROTRUDING AND/OR VULNERABLE PART OF AN AIRCRAFT, SUCH AS ANGLE OF ATTACK PROBE, TRANSMITTER VANE, AILERON TRAILING EDGE, COMPARTMENT WINDOW, AND THE LIKE. IT PREVENTS PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE PART AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONNEL WHILE THE AIRCRAFT IS ON THE GROUND. IT IS USUALLY RED IN COLOR AND HAS A WARNING STREAMER ATTACHED TO INDICATE REMOVAL BEFORE FLIGHT. EXCLUDES SHIELD, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING; SCREEN, AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING; GUARD (AS MODIFIED); BUMPER (AS MODIFIED); COVER (AS MODIFIED); PAD (AS MODIFIED); AND PROTECTOR (AS MODIFIED).
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 78286 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION |
Federal Supply Class
Title
AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPM
Inclusions:
INCLUDES ENERGIZERS; ENGINE PREHEATERS; MOORING ASSEMBLIES; WHEEL CHOCKS; BEACHING EQUIPMENT; AILERON, ELEVATOR, AND RUDDER LOCKS; PASSENGER LOADING RAMPS; MAINTENANCE PLATFORMS; AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND BOARDING LADDERS; AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SLINGS AND HOISTS; AIRCRAFT FIN TILTING JACKS; AIRFIELD SPECIALIZED LIFT TRUCKS AND TRAILERS; FITTED COVERS FOR AIRFRAME COMPONENTS; AIRCRAFT ENGINE COVERS.
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES AIRFIELD SPECIALIZED TRUCKS AND TRAILERS DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR TRANSPORTING AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES (FSC 1740); MAINTENANCE STANDS DESIGNED FOR SUPPORT OF AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLIES DURING REPAIR OR OVERHAUL (FSC 4920); TEST STANDS (FSC 4920); GENERAL PURPOSE JACKS (FSC 5120); SLINGS (FSC 3940), AND HOISTS (FSC 3950); TRAILERS (FSC 2330), LIQUID OXYGEN, AIRCRAFT SERVICING (FSC 1660).
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ALCD | USAGE DESIGN | MAIN ROTOR PROTECTOR |