1. F-16 RLCRS Program Update
Rik Crowther
Senior Engineer
OO-ALC/EN
SME: Rik Crowther
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DISTRIBUTION A. Approved for public release: Distribution Unlimited. HAFB ref# _AMXG_041
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2. Overview Plastic Media Blast RLCRS process data Benefits and issues
Planned Improvements
Future Implementations

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PMB Process
2000 lbs. of haz. waste per AC
Multiple operators in PPE
10-14 Flow days
500+ man hrs. (prep, blast, de-prep, pre & sand for paint)
Reduces fatigue life of OML skins
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4. RLCRS 10-12 lbs. of waste 40-50% man hrs. reduction
30% reduction in flow days
Removes worker from PMB environment
No impact to Airworthiness

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Process Data Summary
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6. RLCRS Average Process Hours
RLCRS prep & operations: 139 hours
RLCRS flow time: 67 hours
RLCRS flow days w/2 shifts: 4
Sanding: 138 hours
Total Process: 278 hours
Total Process flow: 7 days

7. RLCRS vs. PMB Reductions: Total Process hrs: 200-300 Flow days: 2-4
Hazardous Waste: 2000 lbs.

8. The “Not So Great” Reductions: Increase in sanding hours
40-80 additional hours of sanding
Mostly bottom of AC
Stress/Strain complaints from AC painters
Increase exposure to sanding dust

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RLCRS Improvements
EZP building RLCRS for Testing:
Optimization for multiple AC
Variable coating stack ups
Dem/val future system upgrades
Planned Upgrades for RLCRS:
Reduce robot time 15-20% (30-50 hrs)
Evaluating robotic assist sanding technologies
Evaluating improved vacuum systems for sanding equipment
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RLCRS Future Systems
Repurpose C-130 system for increased F-16 workload at OO-ALC (F-35, F-22, A-10, Off air frame components)
B-1 program
AMARG program
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Questions?
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12. RLCRS De-painted AC

13. RLCRS De-painted AC

14. RLCRS De-painted AC