Posted on Nov 2, 2017
Minor quality control issue creates new problem for F-35 enterprise
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SSgt Robert Marx good solid/share “ rather have safety” in the mix. Well received and much appreciated my friend!
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Minor...hmm. Corrosion under the fastener holes is more than a minor issue. Whoops we forgot to apply the required primer- no biggie....right MSgt (Join to see)
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MSG Andrew White
I GO TO LUKE AFB EVERY WEEKEND TO THE COMMISIONARY, AND WHEN I LOOK AT THE 35'S SITTING IDLE!!! I WONDER WHAT ALL IS WRONG, DID THEY RUSH THE JOB, WHEN WILL ONE POSSIBLY FALL OUT THE SKY?, I PRAY NOT!!! IT'S SCARY NOT KNOWING!!
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SSgt Robert Marx
The various metal working rivet holes can easily become fouled with corrosion in any airframe. The ability of rivets to withstand corrosion makes the difference in an aircrafts longevity.
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Maj Marty Hogan
SSgt Robert Marx - I was NDI for 16 years- worked most of the fighters at the time. This is more than a minor issue. This is a complete failure of the QA process as well.
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Thanks for sharing the news SSgt Robert Marx. I am glad that the USAF and Lockheed Martin seem to be joined at the hip to discover maintenance issues before they become critical.
Thankfully the fastener holes corrosion was found under the fuselage panels of a F-35A undergoing scheduled maintenance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Discovering problems in scheduled maintenance is the most efficient way to improve the fleet.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Maj Marty Hogan PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins
Thankfully the fastener holes corrosion was found under the fuselage panels of a F-35A undergoing scheduled maintenance at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
Discovering problems in scheduled maintenance is the most efficient way to improve the fleet.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Ivan Raiklin, Esq. Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright Maj Marty Hogan PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SP5 Robert Ruck SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SPC Margaret Higgins
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