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2014-8 IN

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2014-8 IN

Date
Category
ANG
State
Indiana
Type Draft
New Resolution
State Association First Name
Teresa
State Association Last Name
IN
Proposal Statement
Provide additional funding for C-130 CDU Program in the ANG C, EC, HC, MC –130; KC-135, KC-10, C-17, C-5, HH-60 aircraft in the FY2015 Defense Appropriation Bill and beyond until complete.
Recommendation Information
Air National Guard (ANG) C-130, KC-135, C-17 aircraft require a Center Display Unit (CDU) to position their avionics to be in line with the Variable Avionics Access Program that HQ AMC is proposing to improve available processing power and replace aging flight instruments. A modern “glass” flight deck can be achieved through leveraging the CDU material solution developed for the ANG F-16 aircraft. Implementing this technology will increase mission capability and training effectiveness rates with higher equipment reliability, lower maintenance costs, and enhanced safety. Updated avionics will address CNS/ATM mandates when new regulations come into effect, increase operational effectiveness and efficiency by opening up airspace that requires more stringent navigational requirements. In addition, a glass cockpit will reduce crew workload due to the ability to present a consolidated situational awareness picture. This additional processing capacity provides pilots with the ability to insert mission planning data pre-mission, while opening low cost pathways for the integration of new capabilities without the costly and time consuming process of changing the aircraft OFP software. Pilot selectable display options will provide electronic instrument flight displays (attitude, performance, and navigation) when required. The Night Vision Instrument System (NVIS) lighting compatibility included with the CDU will ensure compliance with AFI 11-2C130 V3/MIL-STD-3009 and increase capability/sustainability to operate safely in night environments. NVIS upgrades are required immediately prior to CNS/ATM upgrades.
Fiscal Year
2015
State Association Email
State Association Phone Number
317-247-3196