C-5 Airlift Squadrons (IF)

Abstract

The C-5 Core Mission Computer (CMC), Weather Radar, and Mission Systems Equipment Program is a comprehensive sustainment modification to mitigate the obsolescence of the current CMC and weather radar. This effort centers around modifying the current mission computer to obtain sufficient capacity/capability to support integration of new system capabilities with margin for growth by replacing the Core Processing Module (CPM) cards. Also, the effort includes replacement of the weather radar with a commercial off-the-shelf color weather radar. Mission systems equipment includes, but is not limited to, a redesign of the C-5 lavatory system. Examples of other mission systems equipment include troop seats, crew entry door and ladder, and interior trim. The current C-5 CMC has reached maximum capacity and cannot integrate required aircraft systems and capabilities to include the weather radar; flight management system (FMS); and communication, navigation, surveillance (CNS)/air traffic management (ATM) requirements. These requirements include capabilities such as the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out (ADS-B Out), and identification, friend or foe (IFF) mode 5. The new CMC will allow for current and future throughput growth of additional processing requirements to meet CY 2020 CNS/ATM mandates. The modification helps to maintain aircraft availability as the new color weather radar replaces the current APS-133 weather radar system, which is experiencing severe diminishing manufacturing source (DMS) issues. Failure to replace the CMC to support a new weather radar will create a significant operational impact due to parts obsolescence of the current weather radar. Equipment DMS issues will be resolved to support continued production and installation of requirements for the C-5 fleet. Further, DMS issues will be resolved to support continued operations through studies, bridge buys, life-of-type buys, development, and redesign efforts. The current C-5 lavatory system suffers inoperability and leakage of liquid sodium hypochlorite causing severe corrosion and burnt wires in the landing gear control panels. A redesign of the Mission Systems Equipment program will increase safety, mitigate risk, and reduce man-hours required to repair extensive damage. BA7 - This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2015
• Source ID: 0401119F_7_3600_PB_2015
• Change Summary Explanation: FY13: Reductions due to SBIRs, Sequestration and ATR to support O&M funding requirement. FY14: Congressional mark of $12.875M due to program decrease. FY15: Adjustments for prior reductions and change in procurement strategy.
• Service Agency Name: Air Force

Entities

Organizations

• United States Air Force

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Force
• Air Traffic
• Aircrafts
• Availability
• Computers
• Contracts
• Developmental Tests
• Elements
• Engineering
• Landing Gear
• Meteorological Radar
• Program Management
• Radar
• Radar Equipment
• Sense And Avoid Systems
• Squadrons
• Technical Information Centers

Fields of Study

• Engineering
• Environmental science

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.