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- Assisted inspection of 17 bomblifts during 2005 NSI pre-inspection; ensured 100% technical data compliance
- Craftsman! Manufactured/installed two bomb lift brake lines; guaranteed asset for weapons loader training
- Diagnosed munitions lift truck with no steering; repaired steering pump coupling--saved the Air Force $3,818
- Discovered bomb lift with binding brakes; replaced brake disk/caliper--unit munitions loading ready in 2 hours
- Discovered bomblift difficult to steer; replaced leaking steering pump--returned unit for munitions uploads
- Discovered bomblift with binding brakes; replaced brake disk/caliper--unit munitions loading ready in 2 hours
- Discovered broken wheel studs on bomblift; replaced studs--prevented possible "Dull Sword" incident
- Discovered leaking bomblift brake valve; salvaged part off condemned unit--save AF $370 in replacement cost
- Discovered leaking bomblift break pedal; salvaged parts of condemned unit prevented brake rotor damage
- During inspection found stand without lock pin mod; coordinated immediate allied shop repair--safe for use
- Encountered bomblift with loose steering; located/replaced loose tie rod end--allowed safe weapons loading
- Found bomblift with improper table movement; changed control valve lines--averted possible upload accident
- Identified a bomb lift with shorted starter wires; repaired wires; quickly returned unit for aircraft operations
- Identified bomblift with no steering; replaced coupling--averted steering failure during B-52 weapons upload
- Identified broken bomb lift table leveling tab; coordinated one-time fix--ensured no potential weapons mishaps
- Identified internally defective munitions lift truck tire; replaced in 30 min--prevented possible tire explosion
- Identified leaking bomblift exhaust; installed retro-fit kit--increased engine life/decreased future maintenance
- Identified leaking bomblift master brake cylinder; replaced cylinder--ensured safe/operational parking brake
- Identified leaking hydraulic hoses on bomblift truck; replaced hoses--prevented potential Dull Sword incident
- Identified shorted bomb lift starter wires; repaired in 10 minutes--key to upload of 29 general purpose bombs
- Identified worn bomblift hydraulic hoses; replaced damage hoses--prevented possible system capitation
- Identified/replaced leaking bomblift hydrostatic motor; saved AF $1,782--guaranteed safe for flight line use
- Inspected bomblifts prior to 2005 NSI; ACC IG rated AGE near perfect for tools, test, and handling equipment
- Orchestrated 3 day completion of nine MJ-1B TCTOs; replaced 90 hub bolts--prevented loss of rear wheels
- Oversaw completion of TCTO on nine MJ-1B hub bolts; ensuring reliability of nuclear certified equipment
- Performed nine steering sector TCTO inspections; ensured 100% technical data compliance of all bomb lifts
- Removed/replaced leaky bomblift hydrostatic pump in 4 hours; dispatched $58K asset for weapons load crew
- Repaired chaffing bomblift high pressure hose; alleviated main piston pump failure--saved AF over $1,750
- Repaired leaking hydrostatic pump on bomb lift truck; saved $1,773 pump costs--restored flight to EWO levels
- Replaced bomblift longitudinal cylinder; completed 3-hour job in 1--prevented potential Dull Sword incident
- Replaced corroded bomblift preheat solenoid; averted possible electrical fire--saved AF $22,321 engine cost
- Replaced steering pump on MJ-1B bomb lift in 1 hour; allowed uninterrupted munitions uploading operations
- Researched/routed 2 AFTO 22's on bomblift testing procedures; added operational test after all maintenance
- Supervised repair of over 90 discrepancies on 3 bomblifts; ensured 100% compliance during 2005 ACC NSI
- Trained 5-level on bomblift hydrostatic pump replacement; dispatched $58K asset for weapons load crew
- Trained airman on bomblift bearing inspection/IPI procedure; ensured safe/reliable unit for weapons uploads
- Trained subordinate on bomblift brake caliper replacement; ensured proper bleeding of critical component
- Troubleshot bomblift engine smoking excessively; replaced head gasket--returned for weapons load training
- Uncommanded movement of bomblift; concluded bad centering mechanism--adjusted/FMC in 10 minutes
- Utilized four salvaged tilt cylinders from a MJ-1B bomb lift truck; saved Air Force $400 in replacement cost
- Utilized salvaged hydrostatic pump off bomb lift truck; accomplished in 2 hours--saved AF $1,773 pump costs
