Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE)

Abstract

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Aircrew Performance Branch is the single USAF focal point for Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Safe-to-Fly (STF) testing certification, addressing Safety Investigation Board (SIB) recommendations, along with studies and analysis. STF projects are urgent responses to real-time capability gaps identified by the warfighter which may be satisfied quickly by procuring and qualifying commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products and/or performing minor development efforts. In addition, previous successful STF efforts may evolve into enduring capabilities as other users / MAJCOMs seek to incorporate these STF assets into their inventory. The Cold Weather Aviation System (CWAS), Aircrew Body Armor (ABA), BA-X Low Profile Parachute (LPP) and Nuclear Flash Blindness Goggles (NFBG) are currently the active STF programs within Life Support Systems (LSS).

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
71d965a097f026c99bb2a03f6811f97d

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Materials Science

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